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We trust that the following links and digital products will be helpful to our students in their academic work. The following resources are updated each semester, so check back and take a look every now and then.

Our mission is to shepherd the shepherds who will shepherd the flock.

M. A. Milton

“United by the Heavenly Grace of Faith”

We seek to serve God by serving seminary and college students. If this page serves the broader public, we will have also achieved our goal of bringing blessings to the common good.

The end then of Learning is to repair the ruines of our first Parents by regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him, as we may the neerest by possessing our souls of true vertue, which being united to the heavenly grace of faith makes up the highest perfection. 

John Milton, Of Education, 1644.
John Milton (1608-1674). English poet, essayist, statesman in the English Republic, and Puritan author.

New Additions!

  • Access the Princeton Geniza Project for antiquities, in cooperation with the Cairo Genizah archive at Cambridge University: https://geniza.princeton.edu/en/
  • Perseus Digital Library at Tufts University: https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/
  • Using Google Scholar and Zotero
    Using Zotero in Theology and Religious Studies
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Students can search for text and objects from antiquity. Export the metadata into Zotero or Endnote to expand your bibliography. Add depth to your literature review.

The August 2022 Style Guide for Erskine Theological Seminary.

Theological and Personal Commitments

  • Philosophy of Teaching Statement
  • Westminster Standards
  • Online Teaching and Learning Commitments
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Academic Integrity

Michael A. Milton, Ph.D.; Preaching Convocation, Erskine College and Seminary, 2018
  • Plagiarism and academic misconduct (a good source of information at Cambridge University): https://www.plagiarism.admin.cam.ac.uk/definition
  • When to cite: https://www.plagiarism.admin.cam.ac.uk/resources-and-support/referencing/when-cite
  • Study Skills and Training (Oxford University): https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/guidance/skills?wssl=1
  • Collaboration and Plagiarism (Princeton): https://odoc.princeton.edu/curriculum/academic-integrity

On Citations

  • What is a Peer Reviewed Journal Article? https://libanswers.sju.edu/faq/36073
  • Why are they important? “A Taxonomy of References in Writing Graduate-level Theological Papers” by Dr. Michael A. Milton. https://michaelmilton.org/2019/06/21/a-taxonomy-of-references-in-writing-graduate-level-theological-papers/
  • What is the difference between a scholarly journal and a popular journal? https://libanswers.sju.edu/faq/36012
  • What are the best sources for peer-reviewed journal articles?
    • Databases:
      • Theology and Religious Studies: ATLA religion database at Erskine’s McCain Library
      • JSTOR at Erskine’s McCain Library
      • For books (WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/)
      • Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/
  • Turabian Style Guide: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/turabian/citation-guide.html

Templates

August 2022 Erskine Theological Seminary Research Paper Template with built-styles.

Master-level Templates

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Doctoral Templates

Coming soon. This section is being updated.

Syllabi

Apologetics and World Religions: ST-780G-Apologetics-Jan-16-Milton-

Clinical Pastoral Education course (PM774-775):Download
DC-941Z-The Changing Face of the American ChurchDownload
How to Register for CPE at Erskine SeminaryDownload

Independent Study in Chaplaincy Readings: IS-991-Chaplain-Readings

Exploring the Missional Church: DC-945Z_Fall-17_Milton

Introduction to Chaplain Ministries: PM-610Z-Milton

The Changing Face of the American Church: 

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Vocation and Formation: PM-502CO_Wtr-17_Ross-Milton-Ed1

Church Planting and Church Renewal: DF-978Z_Sum-18_Milton_FE

Homiletics Coaching: HomileticsCoachingMilton

Ministry in Context: Milton_DR-902_Syl-Fall-16-Final

Introduction to Preaching (“Basic Preaching”): Dr.-Milton-WP-550A-Basic-Preaching-2016-1

Christianity in Early and Late Medieval England: HT-791-Middle-Ages-Christianity-in-England

Missions and Contextualization: The Sociology of Evangelicalism Since WWII: MS-791-Sociology-of-Christian-Church-Since-WWII

Worship and Preaching: Homiletic Method: WP-791-Homiletic-Method

Vocational Renewal in the Pastoral Ministry:

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Dissertations & Theses Databases

Thanks to Chicago Theological Seminary.

  • CTS Catalog: Search for CTS DMin dissertations. Select Thesis/Disseration in Advanced Search.
  • American Doctoral Dissertations This link opens in a new window
    • The newly enhanced database includes more than 172,000 theses and dissertations in total, including 80,000 new citations for theses and dissertations from 1902 to the present.The new citations include a link to access the full text when available.
  • EBSCO Open Dissertations This link opens in a new window
    • A collection of theses and dissertations from around the world, including links to institutional repositories for access to the full text.
  • Open Thesis This link opens in a new window.OpenThesis is an accessible
    • repository of theses, dissertations, and other academic documents, coupled with powerful search, organization, and collaboration tools.
    • PQDT Open provides the full text of open-access dissertations and theses free of charge.
  • Research in Ministry This link opens in a new window.
    • Research in Ministry(RIM) indexes and abstracts projects and theses from over 100 Doctor of Ministry (DMin), Doctor of Missiology (DMiss), and Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin)programs accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).RIM is a searchable database with entries for authors, titles, thesis/project advisors, schools, and ATLA subject headings. Abstracts can be searched by keyword. The database also supports Boolean and proximity searches, nested searches, and wildcards. Links have also been added to records for schools that also participate in the Theological Research Exchange Network. Don’t hesitate to contact a librarian if you want access to a particular project or thesis.
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    • Tren indexes over 10,000 theological theses/dissertations representing research from as many as 70 institutions. TREN also makes available conference papers at annual meetings of several academic societies, including the Evangelical Theological Society, the American Society of Church History, and the Society for Pentecostal Studies.
  • WorldCat
    • Select the dissertation option to search for dissertations & theses only.

Books by Dr. Milton

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Audible Books

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Teaching and Preaching

  1. Erskine Seminary Presents Faith for Living: Understanding the Bible and living the Christian Life:
    • Faith for Living with Dr. Michael A. Milton: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erskine-theological-seminary-presents-faith-for-living/id1486368700
  2. Chapel Talk with Mike Milton: https://youtu.be/fEu5QYrdPtI
  3. Ministry Minutes with Dr. Michael A. Milton:
    1. Ministry Minute with Mike Milton on Breaker
  4. Letters to our Students: https://servantsofgrace.org/letters-to-students-midnight-fire-how-your-conversion-fuels-your-ministry/

Forms

Application for Independent Study with Dr. Michael A. Milton

Directed Study Contract (Erskine form)

Documents Page at Erskine Seminary, Including DMIN materials

Independent Study Contract (Erskine form)

Sample Papers and Templates

Graduate Theological Education Research Paper Template

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Grading Rubrics

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My Page
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Dr. Milton’s Oral Presentation Rubrics

Online Discussion RubricDownload

White Papers on Seminary Education

A Taxonomy of References for use in Writing Research Papers in Theological Higher Education

Writing a Weekly Research Paper 

A Brief Guide to Writing Research Papers in Graduate Level Courses

What is Theological Reflection and Critical Thinking in Graduate Level Research?

Home: A Theological Reflection

The Difference between Theological Reflection and Critical Thinking

How to Write a Critical Book Review

Following the Footnote Trail

Using Theological Reflection and Critical Thinking in Writing Research Papers in Seminary

How to Write an Online Discussion Board Post

A Guide to Independent and Directed StudyDownload

Style Guides, Writing, and Research

Erskine College and Seminary Library

Turabian Style Guide Quick Reference

Chicago Manual of Style

Article on “Which Bibliographic Software is for You?” (University of Leicester)

A Brief Guide to Writing Theological Reflection Papers (with “Milton’s Theological Reflection Rubric”)

Net-Etiquette

Online Citation Management Systems

Online Bible Study Resources

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center

Princeton Center for the Study of Religion

Academic Phrases and Information from Manchester University (UK)

Hudson Institute: the leading think-tank on religious liberty

Editorial Services
The D. James Kennedy Institute for Reformed Leadership. http://djkleader.org/

D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership

D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership address: https://djkleader.org 

DJK Institute Residency Fellowship: DJK-Institute-Pastoral-Residence

DJK Grant Proposal (summarizes program): DJK-Institute-Proposal

Pinterest Resources

Theology and Religious Studies

Images for Biblical and Theological Studies

The Call to Chaplaincy

Faith for Living Resources

Christianity and Culture

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Homiletics

Liturgical Resources

Book of Common Prayer (2019 Anglican Church in North America)

Anglican Liturgy Resources (helps for those in Reformed churches, as well)

The Book of Common Worship, 1993

The Book of Common Worship, Presbyterian, 1906

Lectionary Page

Revised Common Lectionary

The Text This Week

Daily Office Lectionary of the Anglican Church in North America

The Church of England Lectionaries

Following Jesus through the Church Year by Dr. Winfield Bevans

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther (1483-1546).

Resources for Theology and Religious Studies

Faith for Living, Inc.

The C.S. Lewis Institute is the official site of one of the leading discipleship ministries serving the Church. Founded by Dr. James Houston (founder of Regent College, Vancouver) the CSLI has grown in size and influence as the city directors (London, Washington D.C., and several others) lead people through a Fellows Program that prepares lay people to live and minister out of a spiritually vibrant, literate, and theological foundation. There are rich resources for disciples here.

CommonPrayer.Org is an outstanding site dedicated to providing access to the rich devotional and worship resources from the Book of Common Prayer. There are, also, church year calendars and much other good and enriching materials for spiritual growth in the Christian life.

Oremus is a place for daily prayer with collect, Scripture readings, and hymns. Oremus is the Latin call to prayer, “Let us pray.” This site is based upon the Anglican tradition of the Western liturgy. Other Anglican resources are available here.

Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs – This is a great resource filled with multimedia. The Berkley Center is an indispensable resource for any study of world religions.

Theological Commons (at Princeton Theological Seminary) – The Theological Commons is a digital library of 78,924 books and periodicals on theology and religion, including 29,322 volumes from the Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

L’Abri Fellowship – L’Abri defies categories. Perhaps, the very word, meaning “shelter,” is the best description of where to place this ministry. L’Abri was founded by Dr. Francis Schaeffer and his wife, Edith, in 1955 in Switzerland. It offered what it continues to offer today: a place to come and ask questions and receive answers from those who believe that what the Bible says is true. This is, thus, apologetics, if you will, with a roof and a bed, with light gardening and heavy praying. We commend it to those who are so blessed. May we imitate what they are doing in our communities for the rest of us?

Collections of Religious Imagery: This is an outstanding directory of locations holding, often, high-resolution images related to theology and religious studies.

Eikon Image Database – The EIKON Image Database for Biblical Studies is a faculty-library initiative at Yale Divinity School that provides digital resources for teaching and research in Biblical studies.

Pantheos Library – The Pantheos site has a self-identity that includes being a place for conversations about faith. Besides that, it also happens to have a very nice world religions library.

The Wabash Center – The WABASH CENTER for RELIGION ON THE WEB is a starting page to research by topic.

James N. Anderson, Assistant Professor of Philosophical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina, presuppositional

Apologetic Resource Center – From Briarwood PCA, presuppositional

Center for the Reformed Theology and Apologetics Cross and Word – A British site dealing with heresies, practical

John Frame and Vern Poythress – A wealth of philosophical theology, presuppositional

Monergism – Excellent site with a multitude of resources from historic Reformed theology, various

Third Millennium Ministries – Dr. Richard Pratt’s fine learning platform for Biblical Truth, various

Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry – A comprehensive bibliographic resource site for Christian apologetics, practical

Searchable Qur’an at the University of Virginia

Searchable Book of Mormon at the University of Michigan

The Wabash Center – The WABASH CENTER for RELIGION ON THE WEB is an unsurpassed resource for Christian art and images useful for teaching in church and academy

Authors-on-Line

John Calvin – The Institutes of the Christian Religion on-line

Calvin Commentaries –Online from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library

C.S. Lewis 20th Century Christian Knight – Many, many good links (Inklings, reviews, photos, Narnia stuff)

The Practical Wisdom of C.S. Lewis – Great Lewis links

The Hall of Church History – Standing on the shoulder of giants

The J.C. Ryle Book Shelf – Strong, practical, Biblical, theological, gracious, and Reformed Anglican whose ministry needs repeating today

The Letter of John Newton – Tremendous insights from the Anglican pastor and author of Amazing Grace

John Newton Resources – A wealth of links to the great 18th-century Evangelical

Johnathan Edwards – Select works from Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Johnathan Edwards at Yale – A fantastic site! New and ever-expanding!

Robert Murray M’Cheyne – Links on one of the greatest Scottish worthies

John Knox Writings – Good links to his writings

John Owen Writings – Comprehensive links

Francis Schaeffer writings – A good starter for links

Tolkien Timeline – An introduction to the great Oxford Christian writer

Matthew Henry – The Christian Classics Ethereal Library intro

Reformation Documents – Outstanding links to the essentials

Charles Haddon Spurgeon – The largest collection of Spurgeon in the world

George Whitefield – Sermons of the Reverend George Whitefield

John Donne – The esteemed rector of St. Paul’s sermons are appreciated in an ever-increasing way by evangelicals as we discover the depth of his personal struggles to understand personal assurance, using his vocation as his platform

Classics Library – A comprehensive library of some of the greatest writings ever! A true treasure online and free!

The English Standard Version of the Holy Bible

Geneva Bible 1599 (facsimile)

Geneva Bible 1599 with typesetting by www.TolleLegePress.com

The New King James Bible online

The King James (Authorized Versions) Bible online

Blogs and Reflections

Servants of Grace

Worldview Church

The Gospel Coalition

Albert Mohler

National Review Online

Chaplaincy Links

The Master of Divinity in Chaplain Ministries at Erskine Theological Seminary is the only M.Div. degree at a Presbyterian and Reformed seminary with a unique focus on Chaplain ministries.

Culture and Contexts in the U.S. Armed Forces Chaplaincy: A Diagram

The chaplain endorsing agency of the ARP, OPC, PCA, KAP, URCNA, KAPC, KPCA and the RPCNA is the Presbyterian and Reformed Joint Commission on Military Ministry: http://www.pca-mna.org/chaplainministries/.

Army Chaplaincy Corps Page: http://www.army.mil/chaplaincy

USAR CC Wiki Page: https://wiki.kc.us.army.mil/wiki/Army_Chaplain_Candidate

USAR CC milBook Page: https://www.kc.army.mil/book/groups/us-army-chaplain-candidate-program 

  • Learn about becoming an Army or Army Reserve Chaplain at www.goarmy.com/chaplain 
  • Learn about becoming an Air Force Chaplain: http://www.usafhc.af.mil/howtobecomeachaplain/index.asp 
  • Learn about becoming a Navy Chaplain: http://www.navy.com/navy/careers/arts-education/religion/?campaign=search_Reprise/Google/Chaplain+Navy/navy+chaplain&sid=navy+chaplain

Commentaries on the Bible, Theology, and Christian Studies

Best Commentaries – Includes recommendations on individual books of the Bible, pastoral theology, and other relevant topics for pastors, scholars, and laymen. Recommendations include titles from theologians such as Derek Thomas, John Piper, and Tremper Longman III.

Confessions and Documents of the Christian Faith

The Westminster Standards

Church Historic Documents at Reformed.org

Puritan Resources

Theological Commons (at Princeton Theological Seminary) – The Theological Commons is a digital library of 78,924 books and periodicals on theology and religion, including 29,322 volumes from the Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

Seminaries and Graduate Schools of Theology

Erskine Theological Seminary – “Preparing men and women to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.”

Pastoral. Scholarly. Historic. Confessional. That is Erskine Seminary. Due West, South Carolina, is the site of the national seminary of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. There is an extension in Greenville (at Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church, PCA), and a full campus in Columbia (on the campus of First Presbyterian Church).

Covenant Theological Seminary – The national seminary of the PCA in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dallas Theological Seminary – Not a Reformed seminary, but a seminary with outstanding scholarship and a commitment to the inerrancy and infallibility of God’s Word. DTS remains a bulwark of solid, Biblical scholarship.

Greenville Theological Seminary – A strong academic and pastoral focus in the Southern Presbyterian tradition.

Knox Theological Seminary – Set in the missions-rich field of South Florida, Knox provides an urban atmosphere for ministerial training.

Redeemer Seminary – One of the newer seminaries, Redeemer stands in the Westminster tradition for the Dallas, Texas, area, and region.

Reformed Theological Seminary – Independent Reformed theological education with a multi-campus location scheme.

Regent College – Vancouver, BC—Not only one of the most beautiful places on earth but the home of some top theologians and a seedbed for peerless, cross-cultural missions training.

The Welsh Evangelical School of Theology – Graduate theological education on the beautiful grounds of Bryntirion House in Bridgend, delivering classical “Calvinistic Methodism” theology to prepare students for the pastorate and the mission field. The school is a vital part of the church planting movement in Wales.

Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry – Traditional Anglicanism, evangelistic, and Bible-believing, with a heart for missions.

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School for Ministry – In the tradition of the Evangelical Free Church, this seminary remains a strong evangelical and conservative resource for the Church.

Westminster Theological Seminary – Machen’s vision and a continuing legacy of solid, Biblical training for Gospel ministry in a setting near the historical sites of one of America’s great cities of, Philadelphia. WTS is a guardian of the inerrancy and infallibility of God’s Word.

Westminster Theological Seminary-West – Outstanding combination of classical Reformed scholarship and vision for the pulpit, all set in the beauty of Southern California and with a decidedly United Reformed Church accent!

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary – Under the inspiring leadership of Dr. Albert Mohler, this school promotes a healthy Reformed teaching that prepares preachers, missionaries, teachers, and scholars for ministry in the SBC and beyond.

Books and Publishers

Theological Commons (at Princeton Theological Seminary) – The Theological Commons is a digital library of 78,924 books and periodicals on theology and religion, including 29,322 volumes from the Princeton Theological Seminary Library.

P&R Publishing – A great resource of sound, inspirational and theological works from this most trusted publisher.

Christian Focus – Fast became the leader in Christian biography, children’s books, and new theological and Bible study books.

Fortress Book Service: Charlie and company provide a tremendous service to the Church by providing up-to-date recommendations for your library and publishing new works to build up the Body of Christ.

Crossway – The publishers of the ESV offer commentaries, biographical studies, theological books, and more

Banner of Truth – Leading the way in Puritan works and more

Evangelical Press (EP) – Solid evangelical and Reformed books for the global Church

Wipf and Stock Publishers – Eclectic new works, classic reprints, and several different imprints to achieve their publishing vision

Audio and Video Ministries

Faith for Living with Dr. Michael A. Milton. The weekly podcast of Dr. Michael A. Milton and Faith for Living.

Truth in Action Ministries (home of Truth that Transforms with Dr. Michael Milton; formerly Coral Ridge Ministries): Founded by Dr. D. James Kennedy and continuing to preach the Gospel to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ and to bring Christ to every area of human endeavor for the sole glory of God.

Faith for Living is the evangelistic outreach ministry of Michael Milton.

Atlantic Coast Communications: A tremendous offering of sermons from Reformed and Evangelical preachers arranged by the ministry and then by books of the Bible

Sermonaudio.com – A tremendous resource for finding messages from different parts of the Body of Christ. Our location is here.

Third Millennium Ministries: Dr. Richard Pratt and company have given the Church a tremendous source of pastoral resources and for theological education in Third World emerging churches.

Eikon Image Database – The EIKON Image Database for Biblical Studies is a faculty-library initiative at Yale Divinity School that provides digital resources for teaching and research in Biblical studies.

Devotional

Grace Gems – Dailly devotionals from the Puritans

The Back to God Hour – Daily devotionals from the Christian Reformed Church

One-Year Bible Online

Christian Education Resources

Quarterly Helps: a Sunday School curriculum using books of the Bible as the method and focus for a group study. The “Quarterly” is written from a Reformed perspective.

Great Commission Publications

David C. Cook

Logos Bible Software: Logos is the leading Bible software and is used by pastors, academics, researchers, and many serious Bible study students. There is a helpful resource on Sunday Schools. As a number of churches are wrestling with the place of Sunday School, Church school, and the Sunday integration of Christian Education on the day of worship, this link provides thoughtful responses.

Music

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Michael Kelly Blanchard

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Buddy Greene

Michael Anthony Milton – The music site for Michael Milton.

Choral Evensong – Listen to the BBC broadcasts of these moving, Scriptural services of divine worship.

Music for Missions – Eric Parker’s courageous enterprise aims to offer creations that also support missions. This is the label for He Shall Restore and Follow Your Call.

Updates on my music are here at https://michaelmilton.org/music

More information and reviews of the music of Michael Milton are available at:

  • When Heaven Came Down (Christmas album): On iTunes and Amazon or wherever good music is sold.
  • Reverbnation
  • iTunes
  • Spotify
  • Number One Music

Family and Children

Children in Worship

Focus on the Family – The ministry that remains the gold standard

Veggie Tales – Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and gang

McGee and Me– Lots of fun stuff

Crayola Crayons– Bringing the coloring box into a whole new era!

Colleges and Universities and Resources

Erskine College: One of the oldest continuing evangelical colleges in America, set in a beautiful academic village. This liberal arts college is marked by solid scholarship and a commitment to the Bible.

Belhaven University: One of the leaders in pedagogical innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Belhaven, now in numerous locations, should be on your list of colleges to consider.

Colorado Christian University: This is one of the great Christian universities in America, and the setting is pretty nice too! My old friend, Dr. Don Sweeting led this prestigious Colorado institution.

Covenant College: The denominational college of the Presbyterian Church in America. Covenant is set on beautiful Lookout Mountain and is an attraction for those wanting to combine a strong academic core with the outdoors right at your dorm door. The president of Covenant College is my former parishioner and my friend, Dr. Derek Halvorson.

Evangel College: The College of the Assemblies of God attracts top students from the denominational spectrum. Solid academics, a Christian worldview, and affordable costs in Springfield, Missouri.

Chaplain Ministries

Army Chaplain with Bible.
Army Chaplain with the Bible. By permission.

The Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains is the endorsing agency for the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Church in America, and several other evangelical and Reformed groups. My old friend, Dr. James Carter, leads this ministry. If the Lord is calling you to consider chaplaincy in the military, or in an institutional setting, check out the PCA chaplains’ page.

 

Erskine Theological Seminary offers a Master of Divinity in Chaplain Ministries (a Chaplaincy concentration). This is one of the only Presbyterian and Reformed seminaries in America to offer such training.

Anglican Chaplains: Led by The Rt. Rev. Derek LS Jones, Bishop; and The Rt. Rev. Mark B. Nordstrom serves as a Bishop Suffragan for the Special Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy (SJAFC). Both are friends. This organization represents one of the outstanding ministries in America today.

Churches (a sample of Reformed and evangelical congregations)

In North America

* See the Church Directory at the site of The Presbyterian Church in America and find a church by state or by name

* See the Church Directory at the site for The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

* See the Church Directory at the site for The Evangelical Presbyterian Church

* See the Church Directory at a site for reformed Southern Baptist congregations

* See the Church Locator at a site for the Orthodox Presbyterian Church

* See the Church Locator at the site for the Anglican Church in North America.

Some Favorite Church Sites

Trinity Chapel Charlotte (ARP) – South Charlotte, NC – a Mission that the Lord has placed on our hearts. Oh that this Golden Lampstand may be placed here by Christ Himself. Learn more at our present Information page or our Prospectus page.

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham – The Rev. Dr. Harry Reeder remains one of the most respected and influential pastors in America today.

Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC – The Rev. Dr. Mark Dever is not just pastor to America’s capital city and the public servants and families who live

there, but a national leader in evangelical Christianity.

Christ Church at Grove Farm, Sewickley, PA – The Rev. Dr. John Guest remains one of the most captivating preachers in the English-speaking world.

Christ Covenant Church (ARP) Greensboro, NC – The Rev. Dr. Neil Stewart is Senior Minister at this wonderful Christian community near the beautiful campus of UNC-Greensboro and the historic Guilford County attractions. Dr. Stewart, a medical doctor from Northern Ireland, diagnoses and treats the human soul with faithful Biblical truth delivered with grace.

Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church – Charlotte, NC – The Rev. Mike Ross preaches some of the most powerful Bible messages in the Church today.

First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, GA – Following the legendary Dr. John Oliver is Dr. George Robertson, holding forth the truth.

First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, TN – I served this congregation as their 12th senior pastor in 167 years. 

First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC – The Rev. Dr. Derek Thomas is Senior Minister at this historic and thriving downtown parish ministry.

Fourth Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, MD – The Rev. Dr. Rob Norris remains one of the most enduring voices in the Presbyterian and Reformed pulpit today.

Highlands Presbyterian Church, Madison, MS – The Rev. Joseph Wheat is the innovative and big-hearted minister at this expansive suburban church.

Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, GA – The Rev. Terry Johnson is a fixture in Savannah at this historic landmark, not merely for his length of service, but the amazing consistency of excellence in all of this ministry.

Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, TN – The Rev. Joe Novenson has provided a warm and caring pastoral leadership for this church on the mountain.

Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, TN – The Rev. Dr. George Grant is leading a church planting movement in Franklin and surrounding areas. His vision has become a network of churches that includes Trinity Chapel Charlotte.

Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA – Dr. Liam Goligher began serving as Senior Minister of Tenth Presbyterian Church in May of 2011.

The New Presbyterian Church, Pompano Beach, FL – The Rev. Jim Carter was the first senior minister at this congregation. Dr. Carter assumes the post of leading the Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains. The next pastor will be announced.

Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS – The Rev. Tony Felich (I was the founding pastor of this church, but the elders, deacons, and pastors raised up by the Lord did much more than I could ever do; I cast the vision but they built the “walls” of this great church in Kansas)

Kirk O’ the Isles (PCA), Savannah, GA – The Rev. Pete Whitney serves at this midtown congregation in Savannah (I was founding pastor of this church and again I thank God for the strong elders and deacons and the blessing God has given the church in the outstanding ministers who followed me)

New Hope Presbyterian Church, Olathe, KS – The Rev. James Baxter is the senior minister and is the son of the founding pastor (The Rev. Robert E. Baxter). This is my “home church” and the congregation that was used by the Lord to confirm my call and then to send me to seminary and supports me in the founding of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, Kansas (and Westminster Academy).

First Presbyterian Church, Dothan, AL – The Rev. Robert Oates is the Senior Pastor of this strong missions and discipleship church in south Alabama. The Rev. Robert E. Baxter, my first mentor in the ministry, served here as the interim senior minister and executive pastor. The Rev. Henry Morris is the Minister of Discipleship.

Midway Presbyterian Church, Powder Springs, GA – The Rev. Dr. David Hall is the senior minister of this historic church in Atlanta.

Saint Lukes Anglican, Amherst, New Hampshire

In Australia

The Presbyterian Church in Eastern Australia – A list of congregations at this site.

In Great Britain

The Evangelical Presbyterian in England and Wales – Upholding the Scriptures, the Great Commission, and the Reformed Faith

All Souls, Langham Place (Anglican) – The Reverend Hugh Palmer, Rector

Westminster Chapel, London – The Reverend Greg Haslam

Whitefield Church, Abergavenny, Wales – The Reverend Jonathan Hodgins

La Villiaze Evangelical Congregational Church, Channel Islands, Guernsey – The Rev. W. R. Chapman

Deeside Christian Fellowship, Aberdeen, Scotland, The Rev. Jeremy McQuoid

Gilcomston South Church (Church of Scotland), Aberdeen, Scotland, The Rev. D. Dominic Smart

See the Anglican Communion Network page here

St. Asaph’s Cathedral in Chester, Wales

In Europe

Lausanne Free Church, Lausanne, Switzerland – The Rev. Derrick Dalcher

See the Anglican Communion Network page here

Learn more about confessional Reformed Christianity in Heidelberg, Germany at Reformation21.

In India

Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church – in Dehra Dun; Also see the Anglican Communion Network page here

In Africa

See the Anglican Communion Network page here

The Office of the Anglican Archbishop of Uganda

Worldwide Ministry

World Reformed Fellowship

See the Anglican Communion Network page here

News

The ARP Magazine

The Aquila Report

ByFaithOnline

Christianity Today

The Evangelical Times

World Magazine

First Things

FoxNewsOnline

National Review Online

The Washington Times

The Colorado Springs Gazette

The Waterbury Republican-American

The Wall Street Journal

Think Tanks

Faith for Living, Inc.

The Center for Vision and Values

The Heritage Foundation

The Hoover Institution

Reformed Liturgical Resources

See my sermon on “Living Worship” published by Preaching.com for an expository basis for a Biblical philosophy of ministry on worship in the Church.

Reformed Worship Calvin Insitute on Christian Worship

The Book of Common Prayer Page (with links to the various editions through history); The (Presbyterian) Book of Common Worship (to be uploaded), The Strassbourg Liturgy and The Geneva Liturgy (Calvin’s Form of Prayers): See Jame de Jonge’s article and the inclusion of these Reformed liturgies

The Directory for the Public Worship of God

Non-Profits, Activists, and Places for the Common Good

Samaritan’s Purse International Relief: https://www.samaritanspurse.org 

Outreach North America: http://www.outreachnorthamerica.org

The Voice of the Martyrs: http://www.persecution.com 

World Vision: https://www.worldvision.org

Mesothelioma.net: http://mesothelioma.net/

Cerebral Palsy Guidance: cerebralpalsyguidance.com

The Salvation Army Center of Hope 
For Women and Children | 534 Spratt Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 |  704-348-2560

Charlotte North Carolina Shelters (a comprehensive listing)

Christian Adoption Services | Matthews, NC

 

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