August 13: George R. M. Gilchrist

A Heart for Missions It was a proud day in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on March 14, 1892, when Elizabeth Rowland Gilchrist and her husband Joseph James Gilchrist welcomed their…

August 12: Princeton Theological Seminary

It was a Very Good Year (1812) It was clear that something had to be done.  Princeton College was no longer fulfilling its mandate to be the source for Presbyterian ministers,…

August 11: Cortlandt Van Rensselaer

Yesterday we had brief mention of Dr. Cortlandt Van Rensselaer [1808-1860, pictured at right], who was noted for a letter he had written to the Rev. James Henley Thornwell. Today…

August 10: How We Got Our BCO

BCO is Presby-speak for Book of Church Order. It is the document that guides the organization, the discipline and the worship of the Church. Every Presbyterian denomination has a similar…

August 9: Gordon Haddon Clark

A Christian Philosopher A Google search on the name of Gordon Haddon Clark will bring up reference after reference  for you to read.  One of them is from the PCA…