The Ordinary Means of Grace: Calibrating Ministry and Expectations

What are the ordinary means of grace and how do they shape the Christian's expectations and the church's ministry? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac explore the Reformed view of the means of grace and how it is distinct from the emotionally-driven, morally-driven, and seeker-driven church models. 

For more information, see: 

Heidelberg Catechism, questions 65-82

Belgic Confession, articles 28-35

What Happens When We Worship by Jonathan Cruse 

Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview (ch. 17) by J. Brandon Burks 

Liturgical Worship: A Lutheran Introduction (pp. 9-15) by Jordan Cooper

With Reverence and Awe: Returning to the Basics of Reformed Worship (ch. 9) by D.G. Hart and John Muether 

Reformed Dogmatics, volume five: Ecclesiology, the Means of Grace, Eschatology (ch. 3-5) by Geerhardus Vos 

Reformed Dogmatics, volume four: Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation (ch.8-11) by Herman Bavinck