Repeat the Sounding Joy
I remember the first time I heard “Joy to the World.” I don’t mean the very first time. After all, it’s such a popular Christmas carol it’s hard to have not heard some recording of it if you live in...
View ArticleSignificant Books for Pastors in 2017
“Real reading of real books, reading designed to augment the reader’s creative strength, never loses it power.” Wise words from David Mikics, who wrote Slow Reading In a Hurried Age to help us slow...
View ArticleSovereign Grace Churches Response to Christianity Today Article
On January 31, 2018, Sovereign Grace Churches became aware of an article published that same day in Christianity Today. The article is an interview with Rachael Denhollander. Rachael was the first to...
View ArticleA Response to Allegations Against Sovereign Grace Churches
Over the past several days, Rachael Denhollander has twice raised allegations—first in an interview in Christianity Today (CT) and then in a Facebook post—concerning Sovereign Grace Churches (SGC) and...
View ArticleDr. Douglas Moo Returns to the Pastors College
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Douglas Moo is scheduled to return to the Pastors College December 11-14, 2018. He will be teaching a course entitled “Paul for Pastors.” The course will focus on...
View ArticleSovereign Grace Churches Statement to Christianity Today
On Monday, March 19, 2018, Christianity Today contacted Sovereign Grace Churches to inform us that they were planning to post an online editorial asking us to do an independent investigation regarding...
View ArticleMichael Reeves Interview from the Pastors College
Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Michael Reeves to the Pastors College to teach on the Reformation–our history, theological roots, and the profound implications of both upon our lives,...
View ArticleThroughout the World
We say this often in Sovereign Grace: "church planting is in our DNA.” From our start nearly 40 years ago we have planted churches because we want people to hear the good news of the gospel. Currently,...
View Article2018 Pastors College Graduation
We had the privilege of celebrating our 20th graduating class of the Sovereign Grace Pastors College on Saturday, June 2nd. It was a joyful, yet bittersweet time, as we bid farewell to the 10 men and...
View Article10 Reasons to Lead Your Family Through "Listen Up"
Marty Machowski has written another gem for children and their families. He is already an author of numerous resources on the Bible’s big story, systematic theology, and a devotional on Proverbs. Now...
View ArticleMeet the Class of 2019
Two weeks ago we kicked off the 21st year of the Sovereign Grace Pastors College. The beginning of the school year never becomes rote for us, and we are marveling yet again at the quality of students...
View ArticleHurricane Florence Update
Dear Sovereign Grace family, It has been a difficult last week for the residents of southeast North Carolina. As you have all seen, Hurricane Florence made landfall just south of Wrightsville Beach...
View ArticleAdopted: Emmanus Road Church - Bozeman, MT
There is a section on our website that reads: "The history of Sovereign Grace cannot be told without the stories of existing churches being led by God to join us in our partnered mission through the...
View ArticleBook Review: "Parenting First Aid: Hope for the Discouraged"
I’ve always wanted to write a book on parenting. The dream has been real since before I had kids, but it was most alive when I had 4 kids under the age of 7. A short look at my family would have...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Gospel Partnership
There’s rarely a day that goes by where I don’t thank God for you and the gospel partnership we have in Sovereign Grace. Our shared mission to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ by planting and...
View ArticleOne Prayer and Desire for Sovereign Grace Churches in 2019
As we step into 2019, I have one prayer and desire for Sovereign Grace Churches. My prayer is that God would give the members and pastors of Sovereign Grace churches opportunities to share the gospel...
View ArticleFebruary 15, 2019 Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Prater, Executive DirectorTel: 610-361-0606Email: mark.prater@sovereigngrace.com Glen Mills, PA. February 16, 2019 - The Leadership Team of Sovereign Grace Churches...
View ArticleThe Reconciling Power of the Gospel
Sovereign Grace is a family of churches who partner together to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ by planting and strengthening churches throughout the world for the glory of God. As we advance the...
View ArticleFAQ - Concerning Allegations Against Sovereign Grace Churches
In recent months, questions have been raised about past accusations made against Sovereign Grace Churches (SGC) concerning child sexual abuse. The accusations stem from a civil lawsuit that was...
View ArticleThoughts on the Call for an “Independent Investigation” of Sovereign Grace...
Different people in various public contexts have called for Sovereign Grace Churches (SGC) to undergo an “independent third-party investigation” of our denomination to determine if sexual abuse has...
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