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Voices of Reformed Theology

Theology Matters publishes ordained ministers, seminary faculty, and confessional scholars working within the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition. Below is the full roster of writers whose work has appeared in the journal and online.

209 contributors · 458 articles from 147 issues, 1995 to 2026

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Elizabeth Achtemeier2 essays
Elizabeth Achtemeier (1926–2002) was Adjunct Professor of Bible and Homiletics at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.
P. Mark Achtemeier1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, Rev. Dr. P. Mark Achtemeier was a Presbyterian pastor and professor of systematic theology at…
Steven D. Aguzzi1 essay
Steven D. Aguzzi has a PhD from Duquesne University and writes on Christian theology, end-of-life ethics, and Christian-Jewish relations.
Jerry Andrews10 essays
Jerry Andrews is Senior Pastor Emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church, San Diego, California, and serves as a Director on the Board of Theology Matters.
Mark Atkinson11 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2011, Rev. Dr. Mark Atkinson was a pastor in PA and on the Board of Directors of Presbyterians for Faith…
Gabrielle Avedian1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2009, Gabrielle Avedian was Executive Director of the Presbyterian Forum, a renewal group that sought…

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Kenneth E. Bailey4 essays
Kenneth E. Bailey (1930–2016) spent forty years studying and teaching the New Testament in the Middle East.
M. Craig Barnes2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, Dr. M. Craig Barnes was senior pastor of National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C. He was…
Peter Barnes2 essays
Peter B. Barnes is Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church (ECO), Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Charles Bartow1 essay
Charles L. Bartow is Egner Professor of Speech Communication Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Keith Edward Beebe1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2000, Keith Beebe was adjunct professor at Whitworth College, Spokane, WA and pastor of Knox Presbyterian…
Thomas Bergler2 essays
Thomas E. Bergler is Professor of Christian Thought and Practice at Huntington University, Indiana, where he has taught Bible, theology, and ministry courses…
James D. Berkley2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2004, Rev. James Berkley, Bellevue, WA, was the Issues Ministry Director of Presbyterians For Renewal…
John Berstecher1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2006, John Berstecher was a minister in the Presbytery of Philadelphia.
J. Todd Billings2 essays
J. Todd Billings, Th.D. (Harvard University), is the Gordon H. Girod Research Professor of Reformed Theology at Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan.
David Blankenhorn1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2004, David Blankenhorn was President of the Institute for American Values in New York and coeditor…
The Board of Theology Matters16 essays
The Board of Directors of Theology Matters comprises pastors, theologians, and elders committed to the journal's vision of biblical, Reformed, evangelical…
Michael Boyland1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1999, Michael Boyland was Director of the Presbyterian Center for Mission Studies, Pasadena, CA.
Carl E. Braaten1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2000, Dr. Carl E. Braaten was the Executive Director of the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology…
Richard Brondyke1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2006, Richard Brondyke was pastor of Fort Square Presbyterian Church in Quincy, Massachusetts…
Clay Brown1 essay
Clay J. Brown, Ph.D., is Associate Pastor for Equipping Ministries at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church (ECO), Houston, Texas.
Toby Brown1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2005, Rev. Toby Brown was pastor of First PC, Cuero, TX and member of the Presbyterian Historical Society.
Christine A. Bruce1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2002, Rev. Christine Bruce was a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy…
F. F. Bruce1 essay
Frederick Fyvie Bruce (1910–1990) was a Scottish biblical scholar at the University of Manchester.
Robert A. Bryant1 essay
Robert A. Bryant, Ph.D., is the Kristen Herrington Professor of Bible at Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina.
J. Budziszewski1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2001, Dr. Budziszewski taught in the Departments of Government and Philosophy, The University of Texas…
Jeffrey Bullock1 essay
Jeffrey F. Bullock is President Emeritus of the University of Dubuque and its Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa.
John P. Burgess7 essays
John P. Burgess is James Henry Snowden Professor of Systematic Theology, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Richard Burnett18 essays
Richard E. Burnett is Executive Director of Theology Matters and E.J. Rice Professor of Reformed Theology at the Institute for Theological Education.
Bryan D. Burton1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1995, Rev. Dr. Bryan D. Burton, Ph.D. was the Interim Sr.
Michael D. Bush2 essays
Michael D. Bush (1964–2017) was Professor of Church History at Erskine Theological Seminary.

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John Calvin1 essay
John Calvin (1509–1564) was the French Reformer of Geneva and the author of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, from which this passage on church…
Nigel M. de S. Cameron1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2001, Nigel M. de S. Cameron was Principal, Strategic Futures Group, LLC, Deerfield, IL; Executive Chairman…
William P. Campbell2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2011, Rev. William P. Campbell was senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, NC.
Julie Canlis1 essay
Julie Canlis, Ph.D., is the author of Calvin's Ladder: A Spiritual Theology of Ascent and Ascension, teaches at Whitworth University, and works with…
Allan Carlson1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2005, Allan Carlson was president of the Howard Center in Rockford, Il (www.profam.org).
Pride Carson1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1995, Pride Carson was at Faith Presbyterian Parish, Bowling Green, MO, and a member of the PFFM Board…
Simon Chan1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2008, Dr. Simon Chan was Earnest Lau Professor of Systematic Theology at Trinity Theological Seminary…
Maureen L. Condic2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2002, Maureen L. Condic, was Assistant Professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Utah…
Stephen D. Crocco3 essays
Stephen Crocco recently retired as Library Director of the Yale University Divinity School Library.
Sue Cyre35 essays
Susan Cyre is Executive Director Emeritus of Theology Matters and a longtime advocate for Reformed and confessional witness within the Presbyterian Church…

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Bob Davis2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2004, Rev. Bob Davis was Executive Director of the Forum, a renewal group that relates to the PCUSA.
Marva J. Dawn1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2000, Marva J. Dawn, Ph.D. was adjunct professor of spiritual theology at Regent College.
Gerrit Scott Dawson7 essays
Gerrit Dawson is Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church (EPC), Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
J. Andrew Dearman2 essays
J. Andrew Dearman, Ph.D., is Professor of Old Testament Emeritus at Fuller Seminary and a Teaching Fellow for the Institute for Theological Education.
William A. Dembski2 essays
William A. Dembski is Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture.
Presbytery of San Diego1 essay
The Presbytery of San Diego is the presbytery whose members wrote these Essential Tenets and Reformed Distinctives, approved by the presbytery on June 18…
Robert Dooling2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, Rev. Robert Dooling was senior pastor at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, Loveland, CO.
Sylvia Dooling1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2008, Sylvia Dooling was executive director of Voices of Orthodox Women.
Christopher Dorn1 essay
Christopher Dorn is pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Ionia, Michigan, and author of several books, including The Lord's Supper in the Reformed Church…
Nancy J. Duff1 essay
Nancy J. Duff is Stephen Colwell Associate Professor Emerita of Christian Ethics at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Leanne Van Dyk1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2010, Dr. Leanne Van Dyk was Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Reformed Theology…

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James Edwards20 essays
James R. Edwards, Ph.D., is the Bruner-Welch Professor Emeritus of Theology at Whitworth University.
William D. Eisenhower2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, William D. Eisenhower, Ph.D. was an adjunct professor of Fuller Theological Seminary, and a parish…
Mateen Elass1 essay
When this prayer appeared in Theology Matters in 2010, Mateen Elass was senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Edmund, OK.
Stephen Eyre8 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1998, Stephen Eyre was Pastor for Ministry Support and Christian Discipleship at College Hill Presbyterian…

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Karen Petersen Finch1 essay
Karen Petersen Finch is Professor of Pastoral Leadership at the Presbyterian College, Montreal, and a longtime PCUSA minister.
Kevin Finch1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2005, Kevin Finch was Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Spokane, WA.
Daryl Fisher-Ogden1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, Daryl Fisher-Ogden was professor of polity and historical theology at Fuller Theological Seminary…
Douglas F. Fletcher1 essay
Douglas F. Fletcher, Ph.D., is Senior Pastor Emeritus of First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and author of The Only Prayer You'll…
Theresa Ip Froehlich9 essays
When these studies appeared in Theology Matters in 1997 and 1998, Rev. Theresa Ip Froehlich was parish associate at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clovis, CA…

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Robert A. J. Gagnon2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2001, Dr. Robert A. J. Gagnon was Assistant Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary…
Maggie Gallagher1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2004, Maggie Gallagher was a syndicated columnist and president of the Institute for Marriage and Public…
Tee Gatewood2 essays
Tee Gatewood is a Presbyterian pastor whose contributions to Theology Matters reflect on Reformed identity, the Reformation's legacies, and the small things…
Robert P. George1 essay
Robert P. George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University.
Richard Gibbons3 essays
Richard Gibbons is chairman of the Theological Task Force of the ECO and Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church (ECO), Greenville, South Carolina.
Thomas Gillespie1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2008, Dr. Thomas Gillespie was the retired past-President of Princeton Theological Seminary.
Mike Goeke1 essay
When this testimony appeared in Theology Matters in 2008, it was reprinted from OneByOne Ministries and included in the resource packet Theology Matters…
James C. Goodloe3 essays
James C. Goodloe IV is the former Executive Director of the Foundation for Reformed Theology, Vice President of Theology Matters, and President of…
Patricia Crout Gwinn1 essay
Patricia Crout Gwinn is Pastor of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Mauldin, South Carolina.

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Jack Haberer1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, the Rev. Dr. Jack Haberer was senior pastor of Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX.
Donna F. G. Hailson1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1998, Rev. Donna F. G. Hailson was a visiting lecturer at GordonConwell Theological Seminary and was…
Charles E. Hambrick-Stowe1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2003, Charles Hambrick-Stowe, Ph.D., was the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, Pittsburgh…
Gary Neal Hansen1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2001, Gary N. Hansen, Ph.D was assistant professor of Church History, University of Dubuque Theological…
Darryl G. Hart1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2012, D. G. Hart was a church historian, the author of a biography of J. Gresham Machen, Defending the Faith…
Nancy L. Harvey1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Nancy L. Harvey taught French in Cuba High School, Cuba, MO.
Ralph Hawkins1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2005, Ralph Hawkins was pastor of Altavista Presbyterian Church in Altavista, VA.
David W. Henderson1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, David W. Henderson, D.Min., was a pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
James P. Hering1 essay
James P. Hering is Pastor of Warrenton Presbyterian Church in Abbeville, South Carolina.
Roberta Hestenes1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2001, Roberta Hestenes was International Minister, World Vision, Monrovia, CA and the former senior pastor…
G. Thomas Hobson2 essays
G. Thomas Hobson is a pastor and biblical scholar whose writings engage the New Testament canon, biblical inspiration, and the formation of Christian…
Michael Horton1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2009, Michael S. Horton was professor of church history at Westminster Seminary, CA.
Edwin Hurley2 essays
Edwin Hurley is a Presbyterian pastor whose writing for Theology Matters reflects on the Reformation's continuing inheritance for congregational ministry today.
Raymond Hylton2 essays
Raymond I. Hylton serves as Senior Pastor of National Presbyterian Church in Washington, District of Columbia.

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James V. Heidinger II1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2006, Rev. James V. Heidinger II was president and publisher of the United Methodist renewal organization…

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Herbert Jacobsen1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2014, Herbert Jacobsen was a professor in the Bible/theology/archaeology department at Wheaton College…
Tim Janiszewski1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2002, Rev. Tim Janiszewski, Ph.
Darrell W. Johnson2 essays
Darrell W. Johnson is a PCUSA pastor, honorably retired, and the author of numerous books and articles, including his major work The Glory of Preaching (IVP…
Kristin Johnson1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2008, Kristin Johnson, M.Div., was the Executive Director of OneByOne.
Merwyn Johnson1 essay
Merwyn Johnson, Ph.D. (University of Basel), taught Systematic Theology for more than thirty-seven years and is theological advisor to In Christ Supporting…
Phillip E. Johnson1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1999, Phillip E. Johnson had taught law for 30 years at the University of California, Berkeley.
L. Gregory Jones1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, L. Gregory Jones, Ph.D., was in the Department of Theology at Loyola College, Baltimore, MD.
Faith Jongewaard1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2008, Faith Jongewaard was associate pastor of San Pedro Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, TX.
Alvin F. Kimel, Jr.1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2006, Alvin Kimel, Jr. was pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion (Episcopal), Charleston, SC.

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Edward A. Kazmarek1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2004, Edward A. Kazmarek was a PCUSA elder in Atlanta, GA.
Philip W. Keevil2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2000, Philip W. Keevil, D. Min. was pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA.
Katherine Kersten1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Katherine Kersten was chair of the Center of the American Experiment in Minneapolis and a commentator…
Berit Kjos1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Berit Kjos, a Presbyterian, was the author of several books including Brave New Schools, Your Child…
Diane Knippers1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2003, Diane Knippers was President of the Institute for Religion and Democracy which includes Presbyterian…
Amy Kosari1 essay
Amy Kosari is a minister in the PCUSA who serves two rural congregations.

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Viola Larson5 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2006, Viola Larson was an elder at Fremont Presbyterian Church, Sacramento, CA, has an MA in History…
Eric Laverentz4 essays
Eric Laverentz is Lead Pastor of First Presbyterian Church (ECO), Edmond, Oklahoma, Coordinator of the Elder Leadership Institute, and a Flourishing Life…
Leah Koncelik Lebec1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2000, Leah Koncelik Lebec was a mother and a writer living in Connecticut.
Paul Leggett7 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Paul Leggett, Ph.D. was senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, Montclair, NJ.
John Leith1 essay
John H. Leith (1919–2002) taught Reformed theology at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia for thirty-two years.
William Lewis1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1999, the Rev. Dr. William Lewis, PC(USA) pastor in PA, was also a visiting lecturer at Princeton…
Rhonda Lindamood1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2003, Rhonda Lindamood, RN II, was coordinator/counselor of the Mother/Baby unit at the Carilion New River…
Bradley Longfield1 essay
Bradley J. Longfield is Professor Emeritus of Church History at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.
Kathryn R. Ludwigson1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1999, Kathryn R. Ludwigson was Professor of Literature at Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Georgia.

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John T. Mabray1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2005, John T. Mabray was senior pastor of Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, VA.
J. Gresham Machen3 essays
J. Gresham Machen (1881–1937) taught New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary and helped found Westminster Theological Seminary in 1929 and…
Frederica Mathewes-Green2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1995, Frederica Mathewes-Green was a syndicated columnist whose columns were distributed by Religion News…
Ulrich Mauser2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2000, Dr. Mauser was recently retired from Princeton Theological Seminary where he taught New Testament.
Tracie Mayes-Stewart1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2010, Tracie Mayes-Stewart was a co-author, with Bill Teng and Lisa Van Riper, of the Minority Report of…
Teresa M. McAnally1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1998, Teresa M. McAnally was interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Hackensack, NJ.
Timothy P. McConnell1 essay
Timothy McConnell is Lead Pastor of First Presbyterian Church (ECO), Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Gerald R. McDermott2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2003, Gerald McDermott, Ph.D. was Professor of Religion at Roanoke College, Roanoke, VA and author…
Suzanne McDonald3 essays
Suzanne McDonald is Cecilia A. Earl Professor of Reformed Theology at Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan.
Josh McDowell1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2013, Josh McDowell was a popular author and lecturer.
Paul C. McGlasson1 essay
Paul C. McGlasson is a Reformed theologian and biblical scholar with a PhD from Yale University.
Terry McGonigal1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2002, Terry McGonigal, Ph.D. was Dean of the Chapel at Whitworth College, Spokane, WA.
Alister E. McGrath2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1995, Alister McGrath was lecturer in Christian doctrine and ethics at Oxford University in England.
David McKechnie1 essay
David McKechnie is a Presbyterian pastor whose preaching and writing draw on the Reformation tradition and the doctrine of grace as articulated by Luther…
Jennifer Powell McNutt1 essay
Jennifer Powell McNutt holds the Franklin S. Dyrness Chair in Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College.
Allen C. McSween1 essay
The Reverend Allen C. McSween, Jr., is Pastor Emeritus of Fourth Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Greenville, South Carolina.
Gilbert Meilaender1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Gilbert Meilaender was professor of theological ethics at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Bruce Metzger3 essays
Bruce M. Metzger (1914–2007) was George L. Collord Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary.
James Miller1 essay
James D. Miller, Ph.D., recently retired as senior pastor and head of staff of First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he served for thirty-one years.
Robert P. Mills4 essays
Robert P. Mills is the Director of Music at Northminster Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Madison Heights, Virginia.
Presbyterian Renewal Ministries1 essay
Presbyterian Renewal Ministries is the name under which representatives of renewal organizations in the Presbyterian Church (USA), gathered in Chicago…
C. Ben Mitchell1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2001, C. Ben Mitchell, Ph.D., was Senior Fellow at the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, Bannockburn…
Louis J. Mitchell1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2003, Louis Mitchell, Th.
D. Paul La Montagne1 essay
D. Paul La Montagne, Ph.D., is the author of Barth and Rationality: Critical Realism in Theology and former stated clerk of the former Presbytery of New…
Donn Moomaw1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2002, Rev. Donn Moomaw, D.D. pastored Bel Air Presbyterian Church from 1964-1993.
Scott N. Morschauser1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Scott N. Morschauser, Ph.D., was pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Haddon Heights, NJ.
Richard J. Mouw1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Rev. Richard Mouw, Ph.D. was President of Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA.

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Mary Holder Naegeli3 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2006, Rev. Mary Naegeli was pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Concord, CA.
Adam Neder1 essay
Adam Neder is Professor of Theology and University Theologian in Residence at Belmont University, Nashville.
Presbyterian Renewal Network1 essay
The Presbyterian Renewal Network included renewal leaders from 15 independent renewal organizations (as described in Theology Matters, 1999).
Sara Jane Nixon5 essays
Sara Jane Nixon is Senior Pastor of Crestview Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati.
Stephen F. Noll1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2000, Stephen F. Noll, Ph.D. was professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry…

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Thomas C. Oden1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, Dr. Thomas C. Oden was professor of theology and ethics at Drew University and the author of Requiem…
Dennis L. Okholm4 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1999, Dennis L. Okholm, Ph.D. was professor of theology at Wheaton College.
Hughes Oliphant Old2 essays
Hughes Oliphant Old (1933–2016) was the foremost American liturgical scholar of the Reformed tradition.
Randall E. Otto6 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1998, Rev. Dr. Randall E. Otto was senior pastor of Deerfield Presbyterian Church in Deerfield, NJ.

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Earl F. Palmer2 essays
Earl F. Palmer (1931–2023) was Pastor Emeritus of University Presbyterian Church, Seattle, and one of the most widely admired expository preachers of…
Wolfhart Pannenberg1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1998, Wolfhart Pannenberg, Ph.D. was Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Munich…
Charles Partee2 essays
Charles Partee (1934–2025) was P. C. Rossin Professor of Church History at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Mark R. Patterson3 essays
Mark R. Patterson, Ph.D., is the Lead/Teaching Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church, Ventura, California.
Eugene H. Peterson1 essay
Eugene H. Peterson (1932–2018) was a Presbyterian pastor and Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College.
Board of Directors of PFFM1 essay
The Board of Directors of PFFM was the board of Presbyterians for Faith, Family and Ministry, the publisher of Theology Matters, and included clergy and lay…
David Popenoe2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2004, David Popenoe was a professor and former social and behavior sciences dean at Rutgers, co-director…
Julius B. Poppinga1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Julius B. Poppinga was an elder at Grace Presbyterian Church in Montclair, NJ and was chair of…
Carolyn Poteet1 essay
Carolyn Poteet is a Presbyterian pastor and writer in the Reformed tradition.
Douglas G. Pratt1 essay
Douglas G. Pratt is Pastor Emeritus of First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs, Florida.
The Presbyterian Coalition4 essays
The Presbyterian Coalition was a renewal organization in the Presbyterian Church (USA) that held national Gatherings of evangelical Presbyterians, presented…
Andrew Purves3 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Rev. Andrew Purves, Ph.D. was Hugh Thomson Kerr Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Pittsburgh…

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Richard A. Ray6 essays
Richard A. Ray (d. 2024) was chairman of the board of the Presbyterian Heritage Center in Montreat, North Carolina.
Association for Church Renewal1 essay
The Association for Church Renewal brought together renewal leaders in various North American Protestant denominations, many of whom gathered October 17-18…
Lisa Van Riper2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2011, Lisa Van Riper was an elder in SC and a member of the Board of Directors of Presbyterians for Faith…
Christopher H. Rosik2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2008, Dr. Christopher Rosik, Ph.D. was with Link Care Center & Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA.

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Herbert Schlossberg1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1998, Herbert Schlossberg, Ph.D. was a Presbyterian elder and author of numerous articles and books…
Terry Schlossberg10 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, Mrs. Terry Schlossberg was Executive Director of Presbyterians Pro-Life and was co-author with Dr…
Herman Selderhuis1 essay
Herman J. Selderhuis is Professor of Church History at the Theological University Apeldoorn (Netherlands) and Director of Refo500.
Carol Shanholtzer4 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2001, Carol Shanholtzer was an elder in Minneapolis, MN.
Timothy Matthew Slemmons1 essay
Timothy Matthew Slemmons is Professor of Homiletics and Worship and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at the University of Dubuque Theological…
Joseph D. Small6 essays
Joseph D. Small is the former director of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Theology and Worship, and now serves as a consultant to the Presbyterian…
Lorenzo Small2 essays
Lorenzo R. Small Sr. is Lead Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Shirley Smith1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, Rev. Shirley Smith was pastor of Mt.
Steven D. Smith1 essay
Steven D. Smith is Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego.
Charles Socarides1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, Dr. Charles Socarides was a clinical professor of psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Andrew Sparks1 essay
Glenn T. Stanton1 essay
Glenn T. Stanton is Director of Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family.
Scott R. A. Starbuck1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1998, Scott R. A. Starbuck, Ph.D., was senior pastor of Wellshire Presbyterian Church, Denver, CO.
D. Matthew Stith1 essay
D. Matthew Stith, Ph.D. (Princeton Theological Seminary), is pastor of Round Hill Presbyterian Church (EPC), Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.
Jonathan Sundermeier1 essay
Jonathan Sundermeier is a student in the Master of Arts in Reformed Theology Program at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.
Scott W. Sunquist1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1999, Scott W. Sunquist was the W. Don McClure Associate Professor of World Mission and Evangelism…
David D. Swanson2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2007, Dr. David Swanson was senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Orlando, FL.

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Walter L. Taylor4 essays
Walter L. Taylor is Senior Pastor of Oak Island Presbyterian Church (EPC), Oak Island, North Carolina.
John L. Thompson2 essays
John L. Thompson is the Gaylen and Susan Byker Professor of Reformed Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Deborah Thorpe1 essay
When this prayer appeared in Theology Matters in 2001, Deborah Thorpe and her husband, Lyle, had adapted it from Scripture and Ruth Myers’ book 31 Days…
Adam D. Tietje1 essay
Adam D. Tietje is a U.S. Army chaplain and an Operations Officer at the U.S. Army Chaplain School, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and a Th.D. candidate…
James R. Tony2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2010, Rev. James R. Tony was pastor of Community Presbyterian Church, Palos Park, IL.
Thomas F. Torrance1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2000, Thomas F. Torrance was the Professor of Christian Dogmatics at the University of Edinburgh for nearly…
Carl Trueman1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2014, Carl Trueman was Paul Woolley Professor of Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary.
Dean Turbeville1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, Dean Turbeville was senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville, NC and a member…
Philip Turner2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1996, Philip Turner was Dean of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University.

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Mark Valeri1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2003, Mark Valeri, Ph.
Kevin Vanhoozer1 essay
Kevin J. Vanhoozer is Blanchard Professor of Systematic Theology at Wheaton College.
B. Holly Vautier2 essays
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 1997, B. Holly Vautier, an ordained Presbyterian minister, was copastor of the First Congregational Church…
Gene Edward Veith1 essay
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2004, Gene Edward Veith was culture editor of World magazine, where it was first published.
Ed Vitagliano1 essay
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