Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred begin PCA BCO Chapter 35 on Evidence. They discuss the competency of witnesses, the rights of the accused and accuser, procedures for handling testimony, and the judgment of evidence in church courts. 

Jared and Scott are joined by RE John Bise to work through matters pertaining to process against TEs.

Steve Dowling joins the polity bros to work through BCO 33: Special Rules Pertaining to Process Before Sessions.

Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred continue their discussion and explanation of BCO 32.

Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred deal with the first six sections of BCO 32.

Ben, Jared, Half-Scott, and Steve are back to finish BCO 31. 

Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton to dive into BCO 31, which outlines the key players and procedures involved in formal judicial processes within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). They start off with a bit of fun...

In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Dr. Guy Waters of Reformed Theological Seminary to discuss Chapter 30 of the PCA Book ...

In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Ruling Elder John Bise to discuss Chapter 29 of the PCA Book of Church Order: Offenses. The conversation tackles the dist...

Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton --the fourth polity bro-- to discuss BCO 28: Disciplining of Non-communing Members.

Steve Dowling joins Ben, Jared, and Scott to discuss BCO 27 on the nature, subjects, and ends of church discipline.

Procedural Checklist for PCA BCO Rules of Discipline

In this special installment of Motion to Reconsider, we return to our interview with TE Adam Parker regarding his article on Assistant Pastors

In this special episode, Ben sits down with co-host Scott Edberg for an inside look at the history and future of the BCO Amendment Tracker—a project that started as a grassroots effort to bring transpa...

In this episode of Polity Matters, Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, Scott Edburg, and special guest Zachary Groff take a deep dive into the ordination vows for teaching elders in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The conversation explores the...

In this milestone episode, Ben, Jared, and Scott conclude their journey through the Form of Government section of the PCA Book of Church Order. The discussion centers on BCO Chapter 26, which outlines the process for amending th...

In this episode of Polity Matters, we delve into Chapter 25 of the PCA Book of Church Order, focusing on congregational meetings. We discuss the structure, rights, and responsibilities of the congregation, including voting rights, quorum requir...

BCO 24 Election, Ordination, and Installation of Ruling Elders and DeaconsScott's Superior Navigator's Reading Plan

BCO 23 The Dissolution of the Pastoral Relation and the Procedure for Honorable Retirement

Polity Matters with Adam ParkerAdam P...

Jared, Scott, and Ben are joined by David Strain to discuss good faith subscription in the PCA.David Strain

Jeff Smith wrote in concerning BCO 21.

Ordination services! Ben, Jared, and Steve finish up BCO 21.

Steve joins Ben and Jared to discuss BCO 21 on the Ordination and Installation of minister. 

We jump right in to finish up BCO 20 on the election of pastors.