Doug Richey: Being a Part of the Body of Christ (Part Two)

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Doug Richey, pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, MO, will address the theme: "The Body of Christ: Practical Implications of Our Corporate Experience (Part two)".

During today's interview, Pastor Doug will address how and why our corporate identity motivates, informs, and holds accountable our . . .

· Shared identity (flock – Jn. 10:16; temple – Eph. 2:21, 22; household – Eph. 2:19; body – Eph. 1:22-23; church – Matt. 16:18, 1 Tim. 3:15; bride – Rev. 19:7, 21:9; new humanity – Eph. 4:22-24).
· Evangelistic efforts (Jn. 17:21; Phil. 1:3-5, 7, 27-30; 1 Pt. 2:9-10).
· Worship of Christ Jesus (Matt. 5:23-24; Rom. 15:5-6; 1 Pt. 2:9-10).
· Appreciation of the roles we all play in God’s work (1 Cor. 3:6-8; 12:1-31).
· Approach sin (1 Cor. 3:16; 5:6-8; 6:19; 2 Cor. 6:16).
· Understanding of liberty (Rom. 14:1-15:2; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Gal. 2:11-21; Col. 2:16-23).
· Efforts of reconciliation within the church (Philemon 1-25).
· Sacrificial, benevolent giving (2Cor. 8:13-15; 9:12).
· Purpose in ministry (Eph. 4:7-16).
· Mutual service (1 Cor. 12:1-31; 14:26).
· Humble reception of one another in spite of differences in gifting, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic standing, etc. (Rom. 1:14-17, 2:9-11, 12:1-5; 1 Cor. 12:1-31; Eph. 2:13-22, 4:1-6; Gal. 3:26-29).
· Zealous efforts of protecting the unity of the body (Eph. 4:1-6).
· Work in spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:10-18).
· Marital relations (2 Cor. 6:14-16; Eph. 5:22-33; 1 Pt. 3:7).

Doug Richey has served as Pisgah’s Pastor-Teacher since 2005. He earned a B.S. in Finance from Central Missouri State University in ’94. Doug subsequently earned an M.Div. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in ’00 and is currently a candidate for an M.A. in Biblical Languages. Doug also serves as a Trustee for Missouri Baptist University and is President for both the National Alumni Association for MBTS and the Pastors' Conference for the Missouri Baptist Convention.

Married in March of ’96, Doug and his wife Jennifer are the proud parents of 2 daughters, Brennan and Olivia. Fountain pens and foreign language translations of the Bible are objects of Doug’s collecting pursuits.

Doug’s primary desire in ministry is to faithfully proclaim the Word of God. Learn more about Doug and his ministry, or contact him, at:


http://www.facebook.com/pastor.doug.richey
http://twitter.com/dougrichey
http://www.togetherforchrist.com/
dougrichey@juno.com

You can listen to Part One of this interview with Doug, which aired Wednesday, October 14, by clicking here.

Doug Richey : Being a Part of the Body of Christ (Part One)

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Doug Richey, pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, MO, will address the theme: "The Body of Christ: Practical Implications of Our Corporate Experience (Part One)".

During today's interview, Pastor Doug will address how and why our corporate identity motivates, informs, and holds accountable our . . .

· Shared identity (flock – Jn. 10:16; temple – Eph. 2:21, 22; household – Eph. 2:19; body – Eph. 1:22-23; church – Matt. 16:18, 1 Tim. 3:15; bride – Rev. 19:7, 21:9; new humanity – Eph. 4:22-24).
· Evangelistic efforts (Jn. 17:21; Phil. 1:3-5, 7, 27-30; 1 Pt. 2:9-10).
· Worship of Christ Jesus (Matt. 5:23-24; Rom. 15:5-6; 1 Pt. 2:9-10).
· Appreciation of the roles we all play in God’s work (1 Cor. 3:6-8; 12:1-31).
· Approach sin (1 Cor. 3:16; 5:6-8; 6:19; 2 Cor. 6:16).
· Understanding of liberty (Rom. 14:1-15:2; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Gal. 2:11-21; Col. 2:16-23).
· Efforts of reconciliation within the church (Philemon 1-25).
· Sacrificial, benevolent giving (2Cor. 8:13-15; 9:12).
· Purpose in ministry (Eph. 4:7-16).
· Mutual service (1 Cor. 12:1-31; 14:26).
· Humble reception of one another in spite of differences in gifting, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic standing, etc. (Rom. 1:14-17, 2:9-11, 12:1-5; 1 Cor. 12:1-31; Eph. 2:13-22, 4:1-6; Gal. 3:26-29).
· Zealous efforts of protecting the unity of the body (Eph. 4:1-6).
· Work in spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:10-18).
· Marital relations (2 Cor. 6:14-16; Eph. 5:22-33; 1 Pt. 3:7).

Doug Richey has served as Pisgah’s Pastor-Teacher since 2005. He earned a B.S. in Finance from Central Missouri State University in ’94. Doug subsequently earned an M.Div. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in ’00 and is currently a candidate for an M.A. in Biblical Languages. Doug also serves as a Trustee for Missouri Baptist University and is President for both the National Alumni Association for MBTS and the Pastors' Conference for the Missouri Baptist Convention.

Married in March of ’96, Doug and his wife Jennifer are the proud parents of 2 daughters, Brennan and Olivia. Fountain pens and foreign language translations of the Bible are objects of Doug’s collecting pursuits.

Doug’s primary desire in ministry is to faithfully proclaim the Word of God. Learn more about Doug and his ministry, or contact him, at:


http://www.facebook.com/pastor.doug.richey
http://twitter.com/dougrichey
http://www.togetherforchrist.com/
dougrichey@juno.com

TOM BROCK: Sodom & Gomorrah Come to Wittenberg: The Conservative-Liberal Battle over Same-Sex Marriage in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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TOM BROCK, Pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN , will address: "Sodom & Gomorrah Come to Wittenberg: The Conservative-Liberal Battle over Same-Sex Marriage in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America".

According to a recent Washington Times article, "Conservatives at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's churchwide assembly here [Minneapolis, MN] were still reeling Thursday from losing -- by one vote -- their battle to defeat a new social statement that gives validity to same-sex relationships..." (Read complete article here).

Our guest today, Tom Brock, is a former ELCA pastor who, along with his congregation at Hope Lutheran Church of Minneapolis , pulled out of that denomination and joined the more conservative and more faithfully Lutheran AFLC (Association of Free Lutheran Congregations).

Pastor Tom Brock was born and raised in Omaha Nebraska. He graduated from Bethel College in Biblical Studies and has a Masters of Divinity from Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota. He has served as pastor of Hope Lutheran Church since 1981. Pastor Brock has been a board member of the Fellowship of Evangelical Lutheran Laity and Pastors and the Great Commission Network, both of which were reform groups working for Biblical renewal in the Lutheran Church. He has a television preaching ministry in Minneapolis which has been telecasting since 1988 and a radio ministry broadcasting since 2004. Pastor Brock is an evangelical, theologically conservative pastor who believes that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. He believes the Bible alone is our highest authority and that the Church today needs to reaffirm the authority of Scriptures in all matters of faith and life. He believes the Church today needs to follow the Word and not the world.

MIKE HORTON:CHRISTLESS CHRISTIANITY: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church

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MIKE HORTON, author and co-host of "THE WHITE HORSE INN", will address the theme of his provocative, controversial new book: "CHRISTLESS CHRISTIANITY: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church".

According to the "Christless Christianity" web site: "Christians have always had their differences, but never in church history have there been so many statistics indicating that many Christians today are practicing what can only be described as "Christless Christianity."

Christless Christianity guides the reader to a greater understanding of a big problem within the American religious setting, namely the creeping fog of countless sermons in churches across the country that focus on moralistic concerns and personal transformation rather than the theology of the cross.

Michael Horton's analysis of the contemporary church points believers back to the power of a gospel that should never be assumed.

"Horton has ably helped us see the train wreck that is some much of popular Christianity...A more important and timely volume could not have been written."-Thabiti M. Anyabwile, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman

"His wide ranging carefully researched examples show how our churches and megachurches have pandered to the culture with...moralistic and self-help heresies bereft of the saving action of Jesus Christ." -Rt.Rev. Christopher FitzSimons Allison, Episcopal Bishop


The Rev. Dr. Michael S. Horton is the J. Gresham Machen professor of systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California . He is the main host of " The White Horse Inn" radio broadcast and editor-in-chief of Modern Reformation magazine . He received his M.A. from Westminster Seminary California, his Ph.D. from Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and the University of Coventry , and also completed a research fellowship at Yale University Divinity School .

Dr. Horton is author of more than 20 books, including Putting Amazing Back Into Grace, A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship, The Law of Perfect Freedom, Made in America, Where in the World is the Church, We Believe: Recovering the Essentials of the Apostle's Creed, Covenant and Eschatology, Lord and Servant, Covenant and Salvation, People and Place (forthcoming September 2008), God of Promise: Introducing Covenant Theology, Too Good to be True: Finding Hope in a World of Hype and many others (see a list of Dr. Horton's books here).

Dr. Horton is a minister in the United Reformed Churches of North America . He has served two churches in southern California and currently resides with his wife, Lisa and four children in Escondido, California.

co-hosting the program will be AL STEIN Pastor of the Neighborhood Assembly of God church, Bellmore, NY, and Drew Eenigenburg, Interim Pastor at West Sayville Reformed Bible Church (URCNA) on Long Island.
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MARK DEVER: NINE MARKS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH

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MARK DEVER, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., will discuss the theme of his increasingly popular book: "NINE MARKS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH".


What makes for a healthy church? A large congregation? Plentiful parking? Vibrant music? According to our guest, "The local church is the focal point of God's plan for displaying his glory to the nations. Our vision is simple: Churches that reflect the character of God. Our mission is to cultivate and encourage churches characterized by these nine marks:


1. Expositional Preaching

This is preaching which expounds what Scripture says in a particular passage, carefully explaining its meaning and applying it to the congregation. It is a commitment to hearing God’s Word and to recovering the centrality of it in our worship.

2. Biblical Theology

Paul charges Titus to "teach what is in accord with sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1). Our concern should be not only with how we are taught, but with what we are taught. Biblical theology is a commitment to know the God of the Bible as He has revealed Himself in Scripture.

3. Biblical Understanding of the Good News

The gospel is the heart of Christianity. But the good news is not that God wants to meet people's felt needs or help them develop a healthier self-image. We have sinfully rebelled against our Creator and Judge. Yet He has graciously sent His Son to die the death we deserved for our sin, and He has credited Christ's acquittal to those who repent of their sins and believe in Jesus' death and resurrection. That is the good news.

4. Biblical Understanding of Conversion

The spiritual change each person needs is so radical, so near the root of us, that only God can do it. We need God to convert us. Conversion need not be an emotionally heated experience, but it must evidence itself in godly fruit if it is to be what the Bible regards as a true conversion.

5. Biblical Understanding of Evangelism

How someone shares the gospel is closely related to how he understands the gospel. To present it as an additive that gives non-Christians something they naturally want (i.e. joy or peace) is to present a half-truth, which elicits false conversions. The whole truth is that our deepest need is spiritual life, and that new life only comes by repenting of our sins and believing in Jesus. We present the gospel openly, and leave the converting to God.

6. Biblical Understanding of Membership

Membership should reflect a living commitment to a local church in attendance, giving, prayer and service; otherwise it is meaningless, worthless, and even dangerous. We should not allow people to keep their membership in our churches for sentimental reasons or lack of attention. To be a member is knowingly to be traveling together as aliens and strangers in this world as we head to our heavenly home.

7. Biblical Church Discipline

Church discipline gives parameters to church membership. The idea seems negative to people today – “didn’t our Lord forbid judging?” But if we cannot say how a Christian should not live, how can we say how he or she should live? Each local church actually has a biblical responsibility to judge the life and teaching of its leaders, and even of its members, particularly insofar as either could compromise the church’s witness to the gospel.

8. Promotion of Christian Discipleship and Growth

A pervasive concern with church growth exists today – not simply with growing numbers, but with growing members. Though many Christians measure other things, the only certain observable sign of growth is a life of increasing holiness, rooted in Christian self-denial. These concepts are nearly extinct in the modern church. Recovering true discipleship for today would build the church and promote a clearer witness to the world.

9. Biblical Understanding of Leadership

What eighteenth-century Baptists and Presbyterians often agreed upon was that there should be a plurality of elders in each local church. This plurality of elders is not only biblical, but practical — it has the immense benefit of rounding out the pastor’s gifts to ensure the proper shepherding of God’s church.

Dr. Dever believes "In identifying and promoting these nine marks, we are not intending to lay down an exhaustive or authoritative list. There are other significant marks of healthy churches, like prayer and fellowship. We want to pursue those ourselves as well, and we want you to pursue them with us. But these nine are the ones we think are most neglected in most local churches today, with the most damaging ramifications. Join us in cultivating churches that reflect the character of God."

Here is what some prominent Christian leaders are saying about "Nine Marks of a Healthy Church":

“If you are a Christian leader, be careful of the work you are now holding in your hand: it may change your life and ministry.” — D.A. CARSON Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“This is a foundational work which I highly recommend.” — JOHN MACARTHUR
Pastor-Teacher

“I want God’s word about the church. I turn with hope and confidence to Mark Dever’s radically biblical commitment. Few people today have thought more or better about what makes a church biblical and healthy.” — JOHN PIPER Pastor for Preaching, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis

“This is the best book I have read on this topic of critical importance.” — C.J. MAHANEY
Sovereign Grace Ministries

“Nine Marks of a Healthy Church is required reading for my students in ecclesiology.”
— PAIGE PATTERSON President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

“[This book] belongs in the hands of every faithful pastor and all those who pray for reformation in this age.” — R. ALBERT MOHLER, JR. President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Nine Marks of a Healthy Church is a biblical prescription for faithfulness.” — J. LIGON DUNCAN III Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson MS

Dr. Mark Dever is a Duke graduate , and holds a M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary , a Th.M. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ) and a Ph.D. in Ecclesiastical History from Cambridge University . He is the president of 9Marks and has taught at a number of seminaries. Dr. Dever has also authored several books and articles (see a list of his publications here. He and his wife Connie live and minister on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Co-hosting this broadcast is Pastor Jim Capo of the Massapequa Church of God on Long Island, NY.
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KIM RIDDLEBARGER: DO WE NEED ANOTHER REFORMATION? Has Evangelicalism Abandoned its Reformation Heritage?

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KIM RIDDLEBARGER, co-host with Michael Horton, Ken Jones & Rod Rosenbladt on "The White Horse Inn" radio program, which is broadcast weekly on more than fifty radio stations, visiting professor of systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California and senior pastor of Christ Reformed Church (URCNA) in Anaheim, California will address the theme: "DO WE NEED ANOTHER REFORMATION?: Has Evangelicalism Abandoned its Reformation Heritage?

Today, our guest will address how Modern Evangelicalism has largely departed from the Biblical truths for which our Protestant forefathers risked their lives and often endured torture and death. Some main issues to be discussed are the modern church's abandonment of:


-Biblical theology
-Biblical worship
-Biblical preaching
-A Biblical concept of God
-A Biblical concept of man
-A Biblical concept of the church

A fourth generation Californian, Kim is a graduate of California State University Fullerton (B.A.), Simon Greenleaf University (M.A.), Westminster Seminary California (M.A.R.), and Fuller Theological Seminary (Ph.D.) where he worked under Richard A. Muller.

Kim has served as a visiting lecturer in the graduate program in Reformation studies at Concordia University in Irvine, CA, and was the chairman of the Growing Reformed Churches Conference, cosponsored by First Chino URC and Westminster Seminary California, where he served as a member of the board of trustees. Kim also served as executive vice president of Christians United for Reformation (CURE), the forerunner of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals (ACE).

Dr. Riddlebarger is an ordained minister in the United Reformed Churches(URCNA), is a regular contributor to publications such as Modern Reformation and Table Talk and has written chapters for the books Power Religion , Roman Catholicism: Evangelicals Analyze What Unites and What Divides Us , and Christ the Lord ). His first book, A Case For Amillennialism, was published by Baker Books in February 2003. His second book, The Man of Sin was published by Baker in May of 2006.

Today's broadcast will be co-hosted by Drew Eenigenburg, Interim Pastor at West Sayville Reformed Bible Church (URCNA) on Long Island.

GABRIEL GROSSI: "WHAT IS WRONG WITH PREACHING TODAY?"

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GABRIEL GROSSI, Reformed Baptist evangelist and author of "Preaching With Biblical Passion" and his new book "Preaching the Gospel Message" will address the question: "WHAT IS WRONG WITH PREACHING TODAY?"

According to today's guest:

"American Society is in a state of crippling moral chaos, because the church is in a state of spiritual & doctrinal chaos! The only hope for our country is the preaching of the true biblical Gospel of the Word of God! Both the Evangelical and sadly some Reformed churches are diluting-denying-neglecting-avoiding to emphasize and stress every part of the Gospel Message that was stressed-highlighted and emphasized by Christ and His Apostles! The biblical weight-emphasis and priority in the modern day proclamation falls short of the Gospel Message recorded in Scripture! I am calling preachers back to the Bible to humbly re-evaluate and seriously re-examine their Gospel preaching...

...I can understand the Evangelical Church compromising the Gospel Message but I am appalled and shocked the way some Reformed churches are failing to biblically stress-emphasis and highlight every biblical part of the Gospel Message! The primary purpose of preachers is to be faithful in proclaiming the balanced Gospel committed to their trust by Christ their Lord. This biblically balanced Gospel of Scripture must proclaimed to the members and participants of churches throughout all of our country...

...The Christian Church is the last hope for our country and if we do not emphasize-stress-highlight every part of the Gospel Message, God the Holy Spirit is grieved and will not bring a genuine revival and will not produce genuine conversions unto Christ!...

... The Scriptures, the great Church Confessions and the great preachers of Church history are all to be carefully investigated to see if in fact we have departed from the Gospel Message recorded in the Bible."

Gabriel Grossi was born and raised in Italy as a Roman Catholic. After coming to the United States in 1958, Mr. Grossi was converted to Christ in 1969. He attended Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia, PA from 1970-1973. He has been actively engaged in lay-preaching since 1979. He was privileged to be intimately involved in a church planting work in Mid-town Manhattan in New York. He has also served in the pastorate for two years. Mr. Grossi is married with two adult sons.

Mr. Grossi is offering his book “Preaching the Gospel Message” for only $8/copy+Shipping. For those who cannot afford to pay he will send the book to them free of charge. The spiral paperback book has 233 pages with 360 footnotes. His other book, Preaching with Biblical Passion is on sale for $10 plus shipping & handling.You can contact him at (973)299-1579 or send him an email at gabegrossi@verizon.net.

Gabriel Grossi is scheduled to preach this Sunday, October 12th at 10:30AM at the Massapequa Church of God, 890 Hicksville Road (Route 107), Massapequa, NY 11758 (near the border of Nassau & Suffolk County, Long Island). Call for directions and other details at (516)799-2421 or email Pastor Jim Capo at PastorCapo@optonline.net.

Visit Mr. Grossi's website: GABRIEL GROSSI "Preaching With Biblical Passion"

DR. JAMES R. WHITE: "PULPIT CRIMES: THE CRIMINAL MISHANDLING OF GOD's WORD"

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DR. JAMES R. WHITE, founder & director of Alpha & Omega Ministries , a theologically Reformed Christian apologetics ministry based in Phoenix, AZ, will address the theme of his very controversial book: "PULPIT CRIMES: THE CRIMINAL MISHANDLING OF GOD's WORD."

This may be Dr. White's most provocative book yet. White sets out to examine numerous "crimes" being commited in pulpits throughout the land every week, as he seeks to leave no stone unturned. Based firmly upon the bedrock of Holy Scripture, one "crime" after another is layed bare for all to see.

As Dr. White has very aptly put it, "The pulpit is to be a place where God speaks from His Word: what has happened to this sacred duty in our day? Let pulpit crimes be exposed by the light of God's Word."

SOME OF THE SUBJECTS BEING COVERED

Laying Down the Law: The Bible's Teaching on the Nature of Preaching

Prostitution: Using the Gospel for Financial Gain

Pandering Pluralism

Cowardice Under Fire

Felonious Eisegesis

Entertainment Without a License

Cross Dressing: Ignoring God's Ordinance Regarding the Roles of Men and Women

In addition to his labors for the furtherance of the Kingdom of Christ with Alpha & Omega Ministries, Dr. James R. White is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics. He has authored or contributed to more than twenty books, including "The King James Only Controversy", "The Forgotten Trinity", "The Potter's Freedom: A Defense of the Reformation & A Rebuttal of Norman Geisler's 'Chosen But Free'", "Dangerous Airwaves: Harold Camping Refuted & Christ's Church Defended" and "The God Who Justifies" (see a complete list of Dr. White's books here ).

He is an accomplished debater, having engaged in more than fifty moderated, public debates with leading proponents of Roman Catholicism, Liberal Protestantism, Homosexual Activism, Oneness Pentecostalism, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Mormonism, in addition to having collegial, "in-house" debates with friends & brothers in Christ over issues ranging from the biblical subjects of baptism to the doctrines of Calvinism. He is an elder of the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church, has been married to Kelli for more than twenty-two years, and has two children, Joshua and Summer. Listen to Dr. White's live, call-in Internet program "The Dividing Line" at http://www.aomin.org/.

PASTOR WAYNE ROGERS: "BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS of a TRUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH"

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PASTOR WAYNE ROGERS of Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church in Covington, GA, & the managing editor of The Counsel of Chalcedon will address the theme: "BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS of a TRUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH."

During this interview, Pastor Rogers will address how these 8 main elements constitute a true, biblical, Christian Church:

1.) Worship (Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 10:31).

2.) Biblical Teaching (II Peter 1:3-ff; II Timothy 3:16-17; II Timothy 2:15).

3.) Pastoral Care (Acts 20:20ff.; I Peter 5:1-4).

4.) Biblical Community (Mark 9:50; John 13:34; Romans 12:5; Romans 12:10; Ephesians 4:12-16).

5.) Christ-likeness (Matthew 5:1-12; Colossians 1:28; Ephesians 4:11-16; Hebrews 12:14).

6.) Service (Ephesians 4:11-16).

7.) Evangelism (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:36-47, 8:1-8; Philippians 1:12ff).

8.) Strong Families (Genesis 2:18-25; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Ephesians 5:22-33; 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21).

Pastor Wayne is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States , and a 1972 graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. Before joining the RPCUS denomination, Pastor Wayne has been a member of several other Presbyterian denominations: Presbyterian Church in the United States (PCUS), Founding memer of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), and the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Synod (RPCES).

During this interview, Pastor Wayne will also be promoting an upcoming FREE Christian concert scheduled for this Saturday, August 2 at 7pm at Grace Reformed Baptist Church of Long Island in Merrick, NY, featuring his wife, Christian recording artist JUDY ROGERS . For details call (516)379-2408, or visit http://www.gracereformedbaptistchurch.com/.

WILLIAM SHISHKO: "WHEN IS IT RIGHT TO LEAVE A CHURCH?"

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WILLIAM SHISHKO, pastor of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Franklin Square, Long Island, NY will address the theme: "WHEN IS IT RIGHT TO LEAVE A CHURCH?"

Many people today leave one church after another over petty and trivial matters. Others who have genuinely reasonable concerns over the church to which they belong often leave far too hastily without the benefit of wise counsel or a proper degree of patience in order to witness improvements begin to develop. Still others flee from a church due to their own heresy, sin or pride. On the other end of the spectrum, many have a dogged determination to remain in whatever church, fellowship or denomination they belong to for sentimental reasons, or in fear of offending family and loved ones, or perhaps even mere laziness, in spite of the fact that their leadership has become utterly corrupt in their teachings and practices or morals. Some in this latter category of refusal to depart from a church may have devolved along with their leadership down into corruption and see no reason to leave. Others hold steadfast as members in their theologically, spiritually and morally bankrupt churches with the infinitely more noble (albeit at times naive or misguided) purposes of remaining as an agent of reformation and a voice of Truth, or because they have a theological conviction which forbids them to leave their particular church or religious group for any reason... but WHEN IS IT *RIGHT* TO LEAVE A CHURCH?

Today Pastor Shishko seeks to answer this vital and controversial question biblically, in addition to the obvious questions that flow from it: "When is it *WRONG* to leave a church?" and "When *MUST* a Christian leave a church?"

During Pastor Shishko's time ministering to the Franklin Square congregation the church has been blessed with significant numerical growth, and has overseen the formation of two mission churches, one in Mount Vernon, NY and the other in Bohemia, NY. Pastor Shishko has been privileged to serve on various presbytery committees, and also on the OPC denominational Committees on Coordination, Ecumenicity, Home Missions, and Christian Education. Along with his regular pastoral duties he currently serves as one of the instructors for the Ministerial Training Institute, OPC. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, SC, where he teaches in the department of Applied Theology. He has written numerous articles for the OPC publications NEW HORIZONS and ORDAINED SERVANT, as well as magazines such as The Banner of Truth . His public ministries have taken him to various foreign mission fields, including Suriname, Cyprus, Egypt, Uganda, China, Eritrea, and Wales, and his conference ministries have been carried out in a number of states in our own nation. In addition to these, he continues to make use of his radio training by producing and hosting a variety of programs that are periodically aired in the metropolitan New York area.

BOB DeWAAY: "REDEFINING CHRISTIANITY: Understanding the Purpose Driven Movement "

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BOB DeWAAY, pastor of Twin City Fellowship in St. Louis Park, MN and administrator of Critical Issues Commentary will discuss the theme of his controversial and timely book: REDEFINING CHRISTIANITY: Understanding the Purpose Driven Movement .

Bob DeWaay has received many e-mails over the last two years from people concerned about what has happened to their churches since they became Purpose Driven. This book will explain what has happened, why it has happened, and how a Purpose Driven church is different from a Bible-centered, Gospel church.

Excerpt from Redefining Christianity:

"Jesus said, 'If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you' (John 15:19). Not even the greatest marketing genius can change this without redefining the church. Seeking the approval of the world is precisely what the Purpose Driven movement is all about."

During this interview, we will also discuss Rick Warren's P.E.A.C.E. Coalition and how, according to Pastor DeWaay, there is nothing distinctively Christian about it. As Pastor DeWaay puts it, "The claim that the church can have a second reformation using processes that do not even need Christians as leaders is very alarming."

DR. SAM WALDRON: "FAITH, OBEDIENCE & JUSTIFICATION: Current Evangelical Departures From Sola Fide "

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DR. SAM WALDRON, one of the pastors of the Heritage Baptist Church of Owensboro, Kentucky, and the Professor of Systematic Theology at the Midwest Center for Theological Studies, will address the theme of his book: FAITH, OBEDIENCE & JUSTIFICATION: Current Evangelical Departures From Sola Fide

Dr. Waldron understands precisely what is at stake in the current debate over "the obedience of faith". With an impressive array of historical evidence, Waldron demonstrates overwhelming uniformity within the Reformation heritage concerning the definition of justifying faith. Utilizing this same evidence, he proceeds to weigh the claims of adherence to "Sola Fide" made by three prominent Evangelical writers (Daniel Fuller, Norman Shepherd and Don Garlington), and finds them wanting.

"The undermining of classical Protestant formulations of sola fide is a significant, and disheartening, feature in contemporary evangelical discussion of soteriology . . . Waldron understands this and provides trenchant historical and theological critique in crystal clear prose." Ligon Duncan, Ph.D.

"For those still studying the issues of 'the obedience of the faith' and its meaning in Reformation theology vs. modern 'covenant nomism,' this is a must read." Fred A. Malone, Ph.D.

Dr. Waldron is the author of numerous other books and pamphlets including To Be Continued: Are the Miraculous Gifts For Today?, 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith: A Modern Exposition, The End Times Made Simple, A Reformed Baptist Manifesto: The New Covenant Constitution of the Church and a contributor to the four views book on church government, Who Runs the Church?

VINCENT SAWYER: "MUSIC IN YOUR CHURCH: DOES IT HONOR GOD? (A Checklist for Christians)" "

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VINCENT SAWYER, pastor of Faith Baptist Church and President of Faith Bible Institute in Corona, Queens, NY will address the theme: "MUSIC IN YOUR CHURCH: DOES IT HONOR GOD? (A Checklist for Christians)."

Music plays a vital role in the worship of Christ, but it can also split congregations, make enemies of brethren, and become a mockery of the praise and adoration due to our holy and righteous God. During this interview Pastor Sawyer will ask these questions of our listeners about the music offered to our Lord in your congregation:

-Does the music glorify God?

-Is the music acceptable to God?

-Is the music sensual?

-Is the music worldly?

-Is the music worthy of God's dignity?

-Is the music associated with someone who has a known unchristian reputation?

-Does the music (melody, harmony, and rhythm) match the text of the song?

-What message does the music communicate without the words?

-Is the music good and wholesome?

-Would the music cause others to stumble?

-Does the music edify me or others?

-What physical response will this music produce?

-Is the music well-written? ... and more

Pastor Sawyer also invites you to attend Faith Baptist Church's "NEW YORK CITY SACRED MUSIC CONFERENCE" Friday, June 20, 7pm-9pm & Saturday, June 21, 8:30am-5pm, featuring Dr. Bruce Cox, the music pastor at Suber Road Baptist Church in Greer, South Carolina and Dr. Steve Allen, the music pastor at First Baptist Church of Troy, Michigan and Band Director at Bethany Christian School for 25 years. The benefits of attending this conference include:

1) Four combined choral sessions to learn and sing music together
2) FREE CD and PRINT MUSIC from MincyMedia.com
3) Workshops giving additional practical helps in voice, brass, strings, and piano
4) Fellowship with believers from other NYC churches
5) Continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday
6) Opportunity to participate in a combined worship service with fellow believers from around New York City on Sunday... and more.

For details contact Pastor Sawyer at (718) 457-5651 or email him at FBCSawyer@earthlink.net.

PASTOR JIM CAPO: "THE FEMINIZATION OF EVANGELICALISM"

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PASTOR JIM CAPO of the Massapequa Church of God, Massapequa, Long Island, NY (filling in for PHIL JOHNSON, president of "Grace To You" who was previously scheduled to be our guest) will address the theme "THE FEMINIZATION OF EVANGELICALISM".

Today, Pastor Capo will seek to demonstrate how feminists seeking equal authority between men and women in the church and in the home took advantage of the fact that Evangelical Christianity has become numerically dominated by women, and have largely succeeded in feminizing Evangelicalism, even in many denominations and fellowships which are typically identified as "conservative" and "Bible based". Pastor Capo will also address his own personal opposition to the very denomination in which he is ordained, Church of God, Cleveland, TN, over the matter of the ordination of women into the pastorate.

PASTOR JIM HARRISON: "The Centrality Of Preaching In The Life And Ministry Of The Local Church"

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PASTOR JIM HARRISON pastor of Red Mills Baptist Church, Mahopac Falls, NY, and Chairman of the CB Spurgeon Fellowship will address the topic, "The Centrality Of Preaching In The Life And Ministry Of The Local Church."