The one where we evaluate Witherow's evaluation of the three forms of church government. Who knew we'd be more generous than him? 

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Not as much Christian Nationalism in this episode as you’d expect. Joshua Walker joins us to discuss Witherow’s final principle of the Apostolic church.

Joshua is the pastor of Church of the Resurrection PCA in Flagstaff, AZ.

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With no intention of fulfilling any of their new years resolutions, our three hosts work through Witherow’s fourth principle with the help of Rev. Jason Piland.

Jason is the Associate Pastor at Redeemer Church in Hudson, OH.

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We are pleased to be joined by Job Dalmoba today as we discuss the fourth principle of the apostolic church: ordination is the act of the presbytery–a plurality of elders.

Job is the Pastor at Christ Covenant PCA in Woodstock, Georgia. 

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Welcome to RE Joshua Torrey and apologies that we subjected him to a new game before discussing the third principle of the apostolic church: in each church there ought to be a plurality of elders.

Josh is a ruling elder at Redeemer Pres in Austin, TX. You can find him on Twitter @JoshuaTorrey.

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The Polity Triumvirate is joined by Rev. Jim McCarthy to discuss Witherow's second principle of the apostolic church: the terms elder and bishop are identical.

Jim is the Senior Pastor of Trinity PCA in Statesboro, GA. 

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The polity bros are joined by kindred spirit Jacob Gerber to discuss Witherow’s first principle of the apostolic church: the Office-Bearers are Chosen by the People.

Jacob Gerber, pastor of Harvest PCA
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Jacob's book! (get a copy)
Polity Matters 13: BCO 8.1-8.4 (The Elder)
Polity Matters 14: BCO 8.5-8.10 (The Elder)
Polity Matters 15: BCO 9 (The Deacon)
Called to the Ministry by Ed Clowney

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Welcome to Polity Matters: Before the Book. In this new series we will be reading and discussing The Apostolic Church by Thomas Witherow. Today we delve into chapter 1: The Statement of the Question.

I Will Build My Church by Thomas Witherow

The Apostolic Church, Which Is It by Thomas Witherow

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Before we dive into Witherow's The Apostolic Church next week, the bros sit down with Dr. Jonathan Gibson and discuss his study and work on Thomas Witherow.

Dr. Jonathan Gibson
The Moon is Always Round
I Will Build My Church
Reformation Worship
From Heaven He Came and Sought Us

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TE Adam Parker joined Jared and Ben to discuss his recent article dealing with one of our apparent favorite topics: assistant pastors.

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