News Items

NOTE: The content below expresses the views of the individual named as the author and does not necessarily reflect the position of the WRF as a whole.

WEF Member Duncan Peters Provides a Translation of the Gospel of Luke For Work With Muslims

Holy Injil, Luke – A New Translation from the Original Greek Text with Commentary: The highly successful 2017 edition has been revised and improved and is now available. Features include:

The 2019 Christmas Musical Tour of WRF Members Keith and Kristyn Getty

Keith and Kristyn Getty, members of the WRF, will be presenting the Gospel through Christmas music in the following U.S. cities Detroit, Michigan; Longview, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Washington, D. C.; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Wilmington, Delaware; New York City; St. Louis, Missouri; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Nashville, Tennessee. 

An Excellent New Book by WRF Member Dr. Tim Trumper

Tim J. R. Trumper, Christianese or Christ? Jesus’ Timely Challenge of the Parable of the Sower (Grand Rapids, MI: Reaching America Ministries and From His Fullness Ministries, 2019). 254 pages; $9.99.

WRF Member Dr. Susan Post Leads Effort to Fulfill Isaiah 58 and Matthew 25

Update on a Powerful Kingdom Ministry Led by a WRF Member: In 1989, after years of prayer and with broad community support from churches, individual donors and others, Esperanza Health Center opened its doors as a small, second-story walk-up clinic at 2927 N. Fifth Street in “El Centro de Oro” (Center of Gold), the heart of Philadelphia’s Latino community. 

WRF Denominational Member The Presbyterian Church of Australia Publishes a Statement on Sex, Gender, and Marriage

The Presbyterian Church of Australia seeks to be faithful to God by holding to the teaching of Scripture in faith and life.

A WRF Member in the United States Describes and MODELS a Biblical Response to Immigrants

NOTE: The headline of this article was created by the WRF.  The material below the headline was written by (and therefore about) a ministry in which WRF member Barbara Perrin is participating. Barbara is the widow of Dr. Rick Perrin who, for many years, guided the work of the WRF as the Chairman of our Board of Directors. 

What Does the Term "REFORMED" Mean?

At the inaugural meeting of the World Reformed Fellowship in October 2000 in Florida, a Theological Commission was appointed and instructed to prepare a new Statement of Faith for the 21st century. 

Reformed Theological Seminary Makes Major Announcement

July 30, 2019: Dr. Craig Sheppard Appointed as Executive Director of Center for Reformed Theology -- The Board of Trustees of Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Craig Sheppard as the Executive Director of the Center for Reformed Theology (CRT) in Indonesia.

Report from ECO -- 2019

ECO Synod Council Update: Greetings, ECO brothers and sisters, I hope you are enjoying your summer and all that God is doing in your lives and your churches. The Synod Executive Council meets a handful of times during the year, and I am going to be giving regular updates on what we are discussing together.

WRF Member Churches, Organizations, and Individuals Discuss Same-Sex Attraction and Relationships

WRF Member Churches, Organizations, and Individuals Discuss Same-Sex Attraction and Relationships July 2, 2019, Dr. Samuel Logan -- The following items are available as attachments below.

Presbyterian Theological Seminary Dehradun India: A Retrospective

 PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, DEHRADUN, INDIA: THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE, THE STORY IN A NUTSHELL, By WRF Board Member Dr. Matthew Ebenezer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

The Annual Report of WRF Denominational Member The Sudanese Reformed Churches

The Annual Report of WRF Denominational Member The Sudanese Reformed Churches April 7, 2019 Patrick Wic -- As of April 1, 2019, the Sudanese Reformed Churches has sixteen congregations plus 18 groups in various locations including refugee camps.  The total membership is approximately 6000.  See the attachment for the Annual Report of the Sundanese Reformed Churches.

An Opportunity to Serve the Lord in South Africa

An Opportunity to Serve the Lord in South Africa February 7, 2019, by  Jack Whytock: DUMISANI THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE & BIBLE SCHOOL, King William’s Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Teaching opportunities for WRF members in Manila and Myanmar.

January 23, 2019 (Sam Logan): Dear Sam, I wanted to alert you and the World Reformed Fellowship about a couple of opportunities to serve by teaching in Southeast Asia. While lodging and meals would be provided, airfare would be the responsibility of whomever would answer these calls to serve.

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR WRF GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JAKARTA IN AUGUST,2019

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR WRF GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JAKARTA IN AUGUST, 2019 (January 12, 2019), by Sam Logan

Announcing the RPCA Church Leaders Conference of 2019

Announcing the RPCA Church Leaders Conference of 2019 November 6, 2018, by Robert Mabonga

A Major Announcement from the Rutherford Centre for Reformed Theology

Many of you who are reading this will know of the work of Rutherford House.  It was founded by the Rev William Still and others in the early 1980s.  Perhaps you stayed there at some time, or used its library.  Perhaps you attended one of the bi-annual Dogmatics Conferences, or attended a Study Group.  After a period of reflection by the Board, Rutherford House is moving in a new direction, both literally and figuratively!

Requesting Prayer for the Indonesian People

The World Reformed Fellowship has received a request that we all join in prayer for the Indonesian people in light of the recent earthquake and tsunami.More than 1500 people have died to date and many more are suffering the effects of this disaster. For full information, see the attached material.

Encouraging One Another in Christ

 The WRF has just received a copy of a letter one of our members in Australia sent to one of our members in Ethiopia.

The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Africa Announces Its Leaders Conference

The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Africa (Uganda) announces its leaders conference to be held October 21 – 26, 2018, at Bungokho Presbyterian Church in Mbale, Uganda.

A New Publication on "The Insider Movement"

We have just received the message below: Dear Dr. Logan, There is a book that came out about a month ago that I think is of special interest to World Reformed Fellowship members.

Report on the Forty-Sixth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America

Actions of the Forty-sixth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America, by L. Roy Taylor, Stated Clerk

Christian Teachers Are Needed in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe

Training Leaders International (TLI) exists to strengthen the global church by working with national partners to plant and staff pastoral training schools in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. As the number of schools we partner with increase, so also does our need for qualified instructors to teach modules.  

An Historic Meeting in Jerusalem

From June 18 through June 22, 2018, more than 1900 evangelical Anglican leaders from 50+ countries met in Jerusalem to discuss the challenges facing their communion and working out biblical responses to those challenges. The organizational name under which these meetings occurred is GAFCON ("Global Anglican Future Conference").

Apiary Publishing Company Announces the Publication of TOM WRIGHT AND THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH

Apiary Publishing Company Announces the Publication of "TOM WRIGHT AND THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH" by Tom Holland