Puritanboard Freshman
Yes, I pastor a church that is affiliated with a largely Arminian, Finneyistic, liberal denomination (although really not much more liberal than the RCA is at large). Yet, my church is biblically solid and (I pray, increasingly under my ministry) confessional and devoted to the doctrines of grace.
God bless you all and to him be all glory, honor, and praise!
Last edited by RevZach; 07-28-2009 at 09:56 PM. Reason: fixing typo that was formerly invisible
Rev. Zachary Bartels
Pastor, Judson Memorial Baptist Church
(American Baptist Churches, USA)
Lansing, Michigan
My websites:
www.pastorzach.com
www.calvinati.com
Berean (08-03-2009), Calvinist Cowboy (07-28-2009), Christusregnat (08-10-2009), Jesus is my friend (07-28-2009)
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There are four of you? That's more than I thought!
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Calvinistic Baptist
Ukiah, California
To follow Christ was the best decision God made for me!
Christusregnat (08-10-2009)
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sarah
providence (Only Perfect Church)
wi coldest snowiest state in the union
RN working towards photographer
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welcome!
Ben Castaneda
Intern at New Life Presbyterian Church (PCA)
MDiv student at WSC
Escondido, CA
"Not all prison bars are made from metal, And not all prisoners walk about in chains." -Lysander from Weatherby, Earl of Gloucester
Puritanboard Senior
Welcome. Did I jump ship before the reformation? I left ABC in May.
Rich Koster
Browns Mills NJ USA
Member of Covenant Baptist, Lumberton NJ (1689ers)
http://cbclumberton.wordpress.com/
The Often Goofy Reformed Eccentric
Romans 7:14-25
Puritanboard Postgraduate
Oh yeah, welcome! I forgot that part!
Andrew Thornquist
Calvinistic Baptist
Ukiah, California
Puritanboard Sophomore
Welcome Zachary
John Komenda
Symphony Bible Church
Conservative Baptist
Buffalo, New York
Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear. Is.65:24 ESV
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Welcome!!!
Janis
Christ Church ARP, NC
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved." Eph. 1:3-6 ESV
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Welcome.
Chris
Pastor (PCUSA)
West Virginia
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8 KJV)
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Welcome Brother!!
Inactive User
Howdy y'all!
William Price
Attending [URL="http://www.millsroadbaptist.org"]Mills Road Baptist Church, Houston, Texas[/URL]
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LBCF 1689
Norseman Moderator
Welcome to the PB.
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R. Martin Snyder
1689er
http://www.puritanboard.com/blogs/puritancovenanter/
"Our object should not be to have scripture on our side but to be on the side of scripture; and however dear any sentiment may have become by being long entertained, so soon as it is seen to be contrary to the Bible, we must be prepared to abandon it without hesitation."
William Symington
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Hello there
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Rangerus
Southern Baptist
Austin, TX
Teacher and Volunteer
1689 LBCF & BF&M 2000
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Albert, The Republic of the Philippines
Pasig United Covenant Reformed Church (a Reformed church plant)
United Covenant Reformed Churches in the Philippines
Three Forms of Unity and Westminster Confession of Faith
Psalm 27:1a (AV) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
“Perseverance is the badge of true saints. The Christian life is not a beginning only in the ways of God, but also a continuance in the same as long as life lasts.” -
Meum cerebrum nocet
Welcome Zach! I spent more than 50 years in the ABC (ordained in '78), served on numerous national committees and task forces, am CEO of an ABC related retirement community, and was part of the region that withrew 3 years ago (PSW, now Transformation Ministries).
You are a better man than I am. In SoCal, we just couldn't take the AWAB domination of national life and the lack of biblical convictions by top leadership in VF any longer. God bless you.
Dennis E. McFadden, Ex Mainline Baptist (in Remission)
Atherton Baptist Homes, CEO
First Baptist Church of Alhambra, Member, Transformation Ministries (CA)
Click to get: Board Rules -- Signature Requirements -- Suggestions?
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It seems that those who are considered remnants are attracted to the PB. If we keep adding to all the other remnants, though, will there come a point when the remnant is no longer a remnant?
Welcome by the way, and you can ignore my inane question.
Steven J. Carr (Sven)
http://beholdingthebeauty.blogspot.com/
Eagan, MN
PCA
"Weak is the effort of my heart / And cold my warmest thought / But when I see thee as thou art / I'll praise thee as I ought."--John Newton
Trophy Wife/Arm Candy: Crystal AnnChildren: Steven Jr. and Hannah Grace
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Benjamin P. Glaser, M. Div, Licentiate, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Ruling Elder Fairmount ARP Church
Pittsburgh, PA
"I am as happy as perhaps creation can make me. I enjoy all the necessaries and most of the conveniences of life. I have a peaceful study as a refuge from the hurries and noise of the world around me, the venerable dead are waiting in my library to entertain me..." --Samuel Davies
Deo Vindice
Puritanboard Graduate
Welcome to the board.
soli Deo gloria!
~Nicholas~ Ordained Pastor
Member, Fulton PCA; GPTS Student
Christians are like snow covered dung; it is the purity of the covering which the Father sees. -Luther-
There is nothing more ugly than a Christian orthodoxy without understanding or without compassion.
-Francis Schaeffer-
Puritanboard Doctor
Howdy. Keep the faith. And, keep your shield up!
We shall not adjust our Bible to the age; but before we have done with it, by God's grace, we shall adjust the age to the Bible. - Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Lawrence Underwood, Jr.
Pastor - Providence Family Fellowship / Mobile, Alabama
1644/46 LBC
My Blog - Imprimis
Puritanboard Sophomore
Welcome!
Nate
Protestant Reformed Churches in America
Grand Rapids, MI
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McFadden,Originally Posted by DMcFadden
I'm AmillPresup from the blogger kingdom (or more recently, since I've begun blogging myself, ZSB). Good to know I'm a better man than you are.
BTW, I found your analysis of the failed re-organization vote very interesting...
Soli Deo Gloria,
Zach
-----Added 7/29/2009 at 10:46:36 EST-----
THANK YOU, all for the warm welcome. I often feel quite alone as a Reformation-minded minister with a proper understanding of Law and Gospel, an eschatology that wasn't cooked up since the Civil War, and a confessional understanding of the faith.
My colleagues seem to be mostly divided into ultra-liberals and political conservatives who have "bought the kit" and are emulating Saddleback or Willow Creek. It's hard to be involved in clergy groups, etc., considering that I disagree with the presuppositions behind almost every "church growth strategy" and new "relevant" fad.
So, anyway, I'm glad you're all here.
Rev. Zachary Bartels
Pastor, Judson Memorial Baptist Church
(American Baptist Churches, USA)
Lansing, Michigan
My websites:
www.pastorzach.com
www.calvinati.com
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Welcome
Michael P Doyle
Waukesha WI
Member of http://www.cornerstone-pca.com/
Attending http://www.lampseminary.org/
Puritanboard Postgraduate
Greetings!
Ben
Chaplain, US Army
Ft. Riley, KS
TE Ohio Valley Presbytery, PCA
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Welcome to the PB family.
Jim
1689 LBCF
Independent Bible Church
North Texas, USA
Meum cerebrum nocet
Ah huh! So you are THAT Zach (= ZSB). I honestly was too clueless to put it all together. Glad to have you with us, Zach. My youngest (our 5th child) will be a freshman at your alma mater in a few weeks.McFadden,
I'm AmillPresup from the blogger kingdom (or more recently, since I've begun blogging myself, ZSB). Good to know I'm a better man than you are.
BTW, I found your analysis of the failed re-organization vote very interesting...
Soli Deo Gloria,
Zach
-----Added 7/29/2009 at 10:46:36 EST-----
THANK YOU, all for the warm welcome. I often feel quite alone as a Reformation-minded minister with a proper understanding of Law and Gospel, an eschatology that wasn't cooked up since the Civil War, and a confessional understanding of the faith.
My colleagues seem to be mostly divided into ultra-liberals and political conservatives who have "bought the kit" and are emulating Saddleback or Willow Creek. It's hard to be involved in clergy groups, etc., considering that I disagree with the presuppositions behind almost every "church growth strategy" and new "relevant" fad.
So, anyway, I'm glad you're all here.
Dennis E. McFadden, Ex Mainline Baptist (in Remission)
Atherton Baptist Homes, CEO
First Baptist Church of Alhambra, Member, Transformation Ministries (CA)
Click to get: Board Rules -- Signature Requirements -- Suggestions?
Puritanboard Senior
Welcome to the board brother!
Brian E
Attending Falls OPC
Menomonee Falls, WI
The Lord is my Strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song i give thanks to Him.
Puritanboard Doctor
Welcome, Pastor Zach
Norm
IA PCA
"What fools are they who, for a drop of pleasure, drink a sea of wrath." -Thomas Watson
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Welcome.
Brian Eschen
Ruling Elder, PCA
Pleasanton, California
"When the Lion roars, all the beasts of the forest tremble: when King Jesus speaks, the Kings of the earth should keep silent."
-Samuel Davies to King George II (1755)
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Welcome to the PB Sir
Nikki Edmond
Desert Springs Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Tucson, AZ
Principle and Practice Blog
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Welcome to the PB community.
Sandra, Lady of the Lake
CBA, Acton ME
http://www.viewsfromthedeck.blogspot.com
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16
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I will be heading back for an advanced Greek course (it's been almost ten years; gotta keep it fresh...) at the seminary myself in a few weeks. What degree program is he/she entering?
Rev. Zachary Bartels
Pastor, Judson Memorial Baptist Church
(American Baptist Churches, USA)
Lansing, Michigan
My websites:
www.pastorzach.com
www.calvinati.com
Puritanboard Doctor
This is a great place to learn reformed theology and grow in grace toward one another.
Scott
PCA
North Carolina
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised)"
Hebrews 10:23
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Greetings, and welcome to the PB.
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Welcome to the board, pastor.
Andrea
Presbyterian, attending Baptist church
Perugia, Italy
Owner: federiformata.it
"Quos et vocavit nos non solum ex Iudæis sed etiam ex gentibus" (Rom. 9.24)
Puritanboard Freshman
Well, this thread is encouraging!
We've been attending an American Baptist Church here in Fayette County, Pennsylvania for 6 years (we moved here from Lancaster Co 7 years ago).
I'm a Deacon (have been for a while) and teach the Adult Sunday School class.
After living in the buckle of the Bible belt (16 years), it has been quite shocking to see how empty a region can be.
Dan
Puritanboard Freshman
As with any mainline denomination, you have a HUGE spectrum of churches in the ABC (from pro-gay clergy, Gospel-denying left wing political machines to very biblical, very evangelical, Christ-obsessed parishes). Most of the ABC churches in Michigan are more like the latter. I'm not familiar with ABC-PA. But what matters most to me is whether the Gospel is being proclaimed faithfully and the sacraments administered properly.
Heck, we just brought our youth group up north to Sault Sainte Marie for a mission trip with several other churches, and they didn't hear anything about the sovereignty of God until one night when we joined a WESLYAN church for their youth group service, which included a 1/2 hour sermon.Miracles do happen.
Rev. Zachary Bartels
Pastor, Judson Memorial Baptist Church
(American Baptist Churches, USA)
Lansing, Michigan
My websites:
www.pastorzach.com
www.calvinati.com
Puritanboard Freshman
Agreed!As with any mainline denomination, you have a HUGE spectrum of churches in the ABC (from pro-gay clergy, Gospel-denying left wing political machines to very biblical, very evangelical, Christ-obsessed parishes). Most of the ABC churches in Michigan are more like the latter. I'm not familiar with ABC-PA. But what matters most to me is whether the Gospel is being proclaimed faithfully and the sacraments administered properly.
Heck, we just brought our youth group up north to Sault Sainte Marie for a mission trip with several other churches, and they didn't hear anything about the sovereignty of God until one night when we joined a WESLYAN church for their youth group service, which included a 1/2 hour sermon.
I'm a graduate of the very Wesleyan Houghton College -- if you didn't attend Houghton Wesleyan Church, you had a drive to any alternative!
But at Houghton I learned critical thinking skills in speaking, writing, and listening, and the tension between faith, thought, and practice.
(Charles Wesley is still my favorite hymn-writer -- read through his hymns and you'll learn all about the sovereignty of God!)
Regarding American Baptist -- we've found the local ABC to be Southern-Baptist Lite. Our previous pastor (a good friend) was solidly Bible-based.
The current leadership sees absolutely "no problem" with Rob Bell, Nooma, Evelyn Underhill, Breath Prayers, Mytical practices, or Henri Nouwen (to name a few).
I've been frustrated and have scheduled face-to-face talks many times. I suppose the problem is completely mine.
But it seems to me we have a real problem in the ABC with focus on anything but the Bible.
Dan
Puritanboard Freshman
Your avatar humors me. I don't know exactly what to think of it...
You're an interesting character as I browsed about on your site.
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Jakob (But you can call me Jake if you like)
Pastor in Training
Reformed Baptist
Missouri
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Greetings and Salutations.
Donald Jacobs
Roanoke VA.
Covenant Reformed Episcopal Church.
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