What Is a Presbyterian—and Why Does Presbyterian Government Matter?
From Christ the Center by Reformed Forum
March 20, 2026
About this episode
The episode explores Presbyterian identity and the significance of Presbyterian government through a discussion with Matthew Adams and Ben Ratliff.
People in this episode
Guests: Matthew Adams, Ben Ratliff
Topics covered
- Presbyterian identity
- church government
- ecclesiology
- plurality of elders
- accountability
- connectionalism
Keywords
- Presbyterianism
- church polity
- ecclesial culture
- PCA
- OPC
- URCNA
- elders
- presbyteries
- general assemblies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: First Presbyterian Church, Gospel Reformation Network, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Polity Matters, PCA, OPC, URCNA
Books & works: Grassroots Presbyterianism ≠ Congregationalism
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