EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 33 MIN
How to Use Confessions and Church Covenants in Ministry
from The Everyday Pastor · host Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan
Confessions of faith and church covenants can sound outdated—but they may be more important than ever. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan explore the historic role of confessions, how they protect churches from theological drift, and why church covenants help Christians live together as a real spiritual family. They also discuss Christian freedom, doctrinal boundaries, and how pastors can wisely shepherd churches without demanding agreement on every issue. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Westminster Confession of Faith Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th Centuries in English Translation by James Dennison River City Baptist Church Members’ Covenant The Wesley Covenant Prayer by John Wesley If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan make the case for recovering confessions of faith and church covenants as practical pastoral tools for discipleship, unity, and church health.
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