Of TRs and Liberals
I’m not sure when the term “TR” was first coined (35 years ago? More?), but it seems I’ve been hearing it all my life. Sometimes it’s directed at me. Sometimes I must admit it’s used by me in reference to others. But what does it mean and to whom is it referring?The abbreviation “TR” means...
The 2010 Strategic Plan: Answering an Objection
As the PCA’s General Assembly met this year, the item that consumed most of its energy was the Strategic Plan presented by the Cooperative Ministries Committee (CMC). The primary objection raised against the SP from the floor was its lack of scriptural analysis. It was argued that commissioners were voting on a document replete with...
The 2010 Strategic Plan: Dispelling a Voting Myth
The Twittersphere was abuzz as General Assembly convened last week in Nashville, and the tweets weren’t coming only from commissioners. I’d say that people who get so excited about watching GA on their computer screens probably need some counseling or at least a new hobby, but I was one of them! I started attending GA...
Alternative Credentialing: Do We Need New Avenues to Ordination?
This post marks the first in a new series of discussions on Vintage73 focusing on the PCA’s proposed strategic plan. We’ll provide both pro and con positions on different aspects of the plan. To benefit most from these posts we suggest you read the plan itself first. We’re thankful to the Cooperative Ministries Committee (CMC)...
What Does The PCA Need To Hear This Year?
A few years ago John Piper was invited to preach at the PCA’s General Assembly. I’ve wondered what I would preach if given just one chance to address the denomination. Apparently, Piper believed what we needed to hear most that year was the importance of doctrine. Really, Piper? Doctrine? Don’t get me wrong, it was...
