Reforming the Ozarks

We talk a lot about the ordinary means in our churches, but what does that, well...mean? In this episode, Dustin and Levi discuss the means of grace that Jesus gives to his church, specifically the Word, Sacraments, and Prayer, and why they are so important.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Dustin and Levi are back, finally! After a long summer away, we provide some updates on everything going on in our churches and a look ahead to some plans for future episodes.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Levi and Dustin are joined again by Aaron Raines to discuss the PCA General Assembly, what it is, why it's important, and some of the items that will be discussed at the meeting from June 23-27.

For more information on the different issues and overtures, check out these helpful resources:

• https://pcahistory.org/ - At the very top of the page you will find links to different overture guides.

Other podcasts and videos on the overtures:

• Presbycast overtures episode with TE Fred Greco
• The Westminster Standard podcast
• Polity Matters
  

In this episode Levi and Dustin debunk some common questions and misconceptions about Reformed theology, Calvinism, creeds and confessions, and Presbyterianism.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

In this latest episode about Reformed Worship and the order of liturgy, Levi and Dustin discuss the benediction—God's blessing that ends our worship and sends us out into the world.

OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

What is preaching and why do Reformed churches emphasize it so much in the service? Dustin and Levi talk about the importance and centrality of preaching in this latest episode of Reforming the Ozarks.MENTIONED ON THE SHOWThomas Murphy, Pastoral Theology - https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/pastoral-theology-the-pastor-in-the-various-duties-of-his-office-9781948102728OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Why do we have a confession of faith in the worship service? Dustin and Levi talk about the importance of corporately confessing our faith on Sunday mornings in this episode of Reforming the Ozarks.MENTIONED ON THE SHOWSamuel Miller, The Utility and Importance of Creeds and Confessions - https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/the-utility-and-importance-of-creeds-and-confessions-9781948102544OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

In this episode, Dustin and Levi discuss church the Scripture reading in worship, what it is, why it is so important, and who is called to lead this important part of the service.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

In this episode, Dustin and Levi discuss church membership, why it is biblical and the benefits that it provides.

HELPFUL LINKS

https://ctkjoplin.com/blog/membership-visible-church

https://tabletalkmagazine.com/posts/why-church-membership/

https://www.challies.com/articles/why-i-believe-in-church-membership/

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/why-membership-matters/

OUR CHURCHES:

Christ the King PCA, Joplin

Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

In this week's episode we pick up our Liturgy Series and talk about the confessional sequence of our worship. That is, the reading of the law, the corporate and private confession of sin, and the assurance of pardon. This is one aspect of our service that might feel the most strange to people unfamiliar with Reformed worship. We hope that this conversation will help you understand what we are doing in our time of confession and why we think it is so important. In fact, it's one of, it not our favorite, part of every Sunday!

OUR CHURCHES:

Christ the King PCA, Joplin

Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield