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In this special episode, Ben sits down with co-host Scott Edberg for an inside look at the history and future of the BCO Amendment Tracker —a project that started as a grassroots effort to bring transparency and accountability to the amendment process and has become a vital tool for the denomination. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me...

In this episode of Polity Matters, Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, Scott Edburg, and special guest Zachary Groff take a deep dive into the ordination vows for teaching elders in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The conversation explores the significance of each vow, offering practical insights and theological reflections for ministers and members alike. Presbyterian Polity Greenville Presbyter...

In this milestone episode, Ben, Jared, and Scott conclude their journey through the Form of Government section of the PCA Book of Church Order. The discussion centers on BCO Chapter 26 , which outlines the process for amending the PCA Constitution. The hosts explore the complexities of modifying both the BCO and the Westminster Standards, unpacking the historical, procedural, and theological impli...

In this episode of Polity Matters, we delve into Chapter 25 of the PCA Book of Church Order, focusing on congregational meetings. We discuss the structure, rights, and responsibilities of the congregation, including voting rights, quorum requirements, the role of trustees, and property ownership. Join us as we explore the practical and theological implications of how congregations govern themselve...

BCO 24 Election, Ordination, and Installation of Ruling Elders and Deacons Scott's Superior Navigator's Reading Plan Daily Readings by JC Ryle Daily Doctrine by Kevin DeYoung Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben&apo...

BCO 23 The Dissolution of the Pastoral Relation and the Procedure for Honorable Retirement Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

Polity Matters with Adam Parker Adam Parker on Assistant Pastors @ Presbyterian Polity Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

Jared, Scott, and Ben are joined by David Strain to discuss good faith subscription in the PCA. David Strain Good Faith Subscription? (Part 1) Confessional Integrity in the PCA Good Faith Subscription? (Part 2) Confessional Integrity in the PCA Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Ma...

Jeff Smith wrote in concerning BCO 21. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

Ordination services! Ben, Jared, and Steve finish up BCO 21. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

Steve joins Ben and Jared to discuss BCO 21 on the Ordination and Installation of minister.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

We jump right in to finish up BCO 20 on the election of pastors.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

Listen in as the guys begin their discussion of BCO 20 on the Election of Pastors. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

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It's time to talk about licensure! PREPARING FOR LICENSURE & ORDINATION EXAMS by Chapell & Meek Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

The one where Ben comes out against youth ministers. And we talk about BCO 18. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

It's a short chapter today as the boys jump into BCO 17: the Doctrine of Ordination. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

It's all about being called to ministry! BCO 16 is here. Called to the Ministry by Ed Clowney The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter The Call by Os Guinness The Christian Ministry by Charles Bridges Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared&apos...

We're back! Onto BCO 15! Support Polity Matters: buymeacoffee.com/politymatters Read along in the BCO Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

It's our first birthday and we threw a party with some friends! Ryan Biese, Steve Tipton, and Fred Greco joined us for some fun and festivities as we celebrated this milestone. Enjoy! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben...

We are glad to welcome Nathan Eshelman to the show! He brings greetings and updates from the RPCNA. Nathan is pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Orlando . Jerusalem Chamber Podcast Nathan writes for Gentle Reformation and Meet the Puritans and is the author of I Have a Confession published by Crown & Covenant. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org  ...

Scott and Ben catch up with Tyler Wagenmaker of the Christian Reformed Church, following their Synod meeting earlier this summer. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

The guys spend time hearing about the PCA's long lost sister, the OPC. With guest Andrew Miller. Glorifying and Enjoying God: 52 Devotions through the Westminster Shorter Catechism (Boekestein, Cruse, Miller) Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter...

Ben and Jared are joined by Dustin Jernigan from the EPC to get the deets on their 2024 General Assembly. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Facebook : Polity Matters Page Scott's Twitter Jared's Twitter Ben's Twitter

Ben and Jared are joined by ARP minister Benjamin Glaser for a roundup of everything from the 2024 General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterians. Benjamin Glaser’s Hard Goodbyes and New Beginnings: A Report On the 220th General Synod of the ARP Church”  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website : politymatters.org   Support the Show : Buy Me a Coffee Twitter/X : @PolityMatters Fac...