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RE James "Bebo" Elkin and I discuss how the PCA has changed since 1973, the early days of PCA Campus Ministry, and how pastors and ministerial candidates should prepare for a (new) call. Bebo Elkin is one of the first graduates of Reformed Theological Seminary and a founder of the PCA's campus ministry. He has served on the faculty of Covenant Theological Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is currently a principal at https://consultingservicesfoundation.org. Season 1 Episode 3 of The Westminster Standard Podcast.

A number of PCA congregations and church plants have recently announced plans either to leave the denomination or discern whether to remain in the PCA. PCA TEs Biese, Brite, and Leon discuss this and whether it signals greater health and firmer commitment to the Westminster Standards. Thanks to Presbycast for allowing us to react to a recent episode. Bonus episode of the Westminster Standard Podcast brought to you by jude3pca.com Additional resources here: https://rfbwcf.substack.com/p/a-plea-for-patience-in-the-pca-1

TE David Cassidy joins the podcast to discuss an article he wrote detailing his support of Overture 23, now known as Item 2, before the PCA Presbyteries for consideration. Item 2 adds language to our Constitution clarifying that men coming for ordination must exhibit chastity in their character, conduct, and convictions. Find the article here: https://pcapolity.com/2023/07/21/yes-we-need-overture-23/ TE Cassidy is the pastor of www.spanishriver.com. You can find him on twitter: @DPCassidyTKC, and he blogs here: https://www.davidpcassidy.com

There are many resources available for members and officers desiring to appreciate the rich Reformed and Confessional heritage of the PCA. TE Zack Groff is a new pastor and church planter in the PCA serving at https://antiochpca.com. He is the editor of https://pcapolity.com and a graduate of www.gpts.edu. Season 1 Episode 1 of the Westminster Standard, the podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA.

A new podcast coming this August. Join us for interviews and analysis aimed at encouraging confessional integrity and biblical fidelity within the PCA and in support of a renewed appreciation for the Westminster Standards. This is the official podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA.

Paul is explaining how the Christian is to relate to the civil authority; how are we to find God’s “good, acceptable, and perfect will” in relation to the civil authorities.