A discussion with RE Bob Mattes otherwise known as "Tanker Bob" about this year's GA and his parliamentary duel with PCA Moderator Fred Greco.  Oh yeah, we also discuss his preferred choice of GA Attire.

A discussion with RE Matt Fender about a lot of things PCA, many of which center on the concept of "Review and Control."  Matt served on the Overtures Committee, the Committee on Constitutional Business, and the Review of Presbytery Records Committee for this past GA.  Last year he was the presenter of the O15 Minority Report which sent the Overture to the presbyteries.

Pastor George reads the "Message to All Churches" written in 1973 as the PCA has just reaffirmed it.

Ruling Elder Steve Dowling discusses what its like to Chair the Overtures Committee at this year's General Assembly as well as some of his thoughts on the proceedings.

RE Kevin Miller and Pastor George Discuss the 20 key decisions and events that occurred at the 50th General Assembly in Memphis, TN. This is a Summary for Meadowview Reformed Presbyterian Church where Kevin and George serve. The document they are discussing that enumerates the 20 Key Events they are discussing is on:

https://irreverentreverend.org/2023/06/17/pca-ga-50-summary-of-20-key-events-highlights/

and on https://meadowviewpca.org/2023-pca-general-assembly-summary-of-key-events/

May God Bless the PCA. He has.

Clips from the Opening Worship Service and Election of Moderator of PCA GA 50!

Clips from the Opening Worship Service and Election of Moderator of PCA GA 50! The Nominees for Moderator were Fred Greco and Randy Pope. Hear the Nominating Speeches here.

The PCA GA Pre-Assembly Work has begun.  This episode is the talk that Stated Clerk Bryan Chapell gave to the Commissioners (Voters) at the General Assembly who are serving on the various Committee of Commissioners (CoC).  The purpose of the talk is to explain the role and functions of the CoCs and the Commissioners on them.  Pastor George intros and concludes the talk with Commentary.  Dr. Bryan Chapell has approved of George using this talk.

PCA NC Minister to State Darin Stone Joins Pastor George for this pre-General Assembly discussion on the PCA at age 50 ( https://pca50.org/). Here are links to resources to research the Overtures:

Overture Documents

- https://pcaga.org/resources/#overtures

PCA Polity Overtures Summary:

- https://pcapolity.com/2023/05/29/info-guide-to-overtures-before-pcaga50/

Presbycast Overtures Explanation:

-https://www.youtube.com/live/Vz2BXaG75zM?feature=share

Considering the Overtures:

-https://theaquilareport.com/a-philosophers-guide-to-the-overtures-presented-to-the-pca-general-assembly/

Individual Overture Explanation:

Overture 9 - https://pcapolity.com/2023/06/05/the-authors-rationale-for-overture-9/

Overture 10 & 14 - https://pcapolity.com/2023/06/02/making-the-case-against-overtures-10-14/

Ov. 2021-41 - https://pcapolity.com/2023/06/06/should-atheists-be-able-to-testify-in-church-courts/

George and Ike discuss the Presbyterian Leadership Certificate offered at Birmingham Theological Seminary for Ruling Elders which includes these four classes: -Westminster Standards -PCA Polity (BCO and Roberts Rules) -Covenant Theology -Conflict Resolution Ike Reeder is the President at BTS. Visit the BTS booth at this year's GA to learn all about this Certificate program for Ruling Elders.

This is a brief tribute to Pastor Harry Reederwho went to be with the Lord last week.  After the tribute is a Talk Entitled "Christ's Church" by Harry Reeder from the 2021 Gospel Reformation Network Conference.  This talk is used by permission from the GRN. Original Video : https://youtu.be/_LHNN1vjLo4

You can read Pastor Dr. Harry Reeder's obituary here: https://obits.al.com/us/obituaries/birmingham/name/harry-reeder-obituary?pid=204545873