The Art of Worship

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Allen S. Nelson IV

1689 Federalism | Amillennialism

Allen S. Nelson IV is the pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Perryville, AR, where he resides with his wife Stephanie, and their 6 children. Allen is the author of From Death to Life: How Salvation Works, Before the Throne: Reflections on God’s Holiness, and A Change of Heart: Understanding Regeneration and Why it Matters. He is an M.Div graduate of Grace BIble Theological Seminary in Conway, AR.

Jon Speed

1689 Federalism | Post Millennialism | General Equity Theonomist

Jon Speed is married to Kim and they have five children and two grandchildren. He is the Pastor of Missions and Evangelism at By the Word Baptist Church in Azle, TX. Speed is the author of Evangelism in the New Testament and co-produced Babies Are Murdered Here (2014) and Babies Are STILL Murdered Here (2019). He planted Christ is King Baptist Church in Syracuse, NY (2011-2019) and is a co-founder of Loor.tv.

D. Kofi Adu-Boahen

Progressive Covenantalism | Historic Premillennialism

D. Kofi Adu-Boahen is the Teaching Pastor at Redeemer Bible Fellowship in Medford, OR. He’s been at the church since 2019 and serving as pastor since 2021. Kofi is the host of the Deep Dive Discipleship podcast on The B.A.R. Network and currently pursuing Theological Studies at Log College and Seminary in Sumter, SC. Kofi’s married to Laura and they have one son, Gareth Kwabena.

David Webber

1689 Covenantalism | Historic Premillennialism

David Webber is married to Mary and they have four children and four grandchildren. He is the Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Longview, TX. Webber earned a BS in History from the University of Texas at Tyler, TX, and attended Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, TX. Throughout his ministry, he has served as a guest preacher and teacher in many churches and various Bible conferences.

Barrett Case

1689 Covenantalism | Amillennialism

Barrett Case has served as Pastor of Rich Hill Christian Church in Rich Hill, MO since October 2010. Case served as preaching pastor, associate pastor, and interim pastor in churches throughout Kansas before moving to Rich Hill. He graduated from Manhattan Christian College in 2005 with a BA in Pastoral Ministry. Barrett and his wife, Meghann, were blessed to adopt four incredible children: Magal, Miracle, Patience, and Makai.

Brandon Scalf

1689 Federalism | Post Millennialism

Brandon Scalf is the Preaching Pastor at Heritage Tulsa in Tulsa, OK, where he resides with his wife, Lacey. He is the President of Cruciform Media and a graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brandon is also pursuing his Doctorate in Preaching at The Master’s Seminary.

Patrick Williams

1689 Covenantalism | Amillennialism

Patrick Williams is married to Allison and together they have three daughters: Naomi Grace, Elizabeth Faith, and Lydia Christine. He is the Pastor of Redemption Fellowship, a new church plant in Ashland City, TN, and an author focusing on theology for children and family worship. Williams is currently pursuing a dual BA and M. Div in Global Engagement at Gateway Seminary in Los Angeles, California.

Joseph Pliska

1689 Covenantalism | Amillennialism

Joseph Pliska is a church-planting missionary to Tokyo, Japan. He was ordained and sent out of Landmark Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. He is a husband to Sierah and father of a beautiful baby girl. He has a masters from Southern Seminary and records and produces Christian audiobooks on the side when not studying Japanese. Joe and his team in Japan have a heart to plant Baptist churches in urban Japan, led by mature and qualified men with the heart and training to evangelize and disciple others.

Travis Lee

Dispensationalism | Dispensational Premillennialism

Travis Lee is a Nashville recording artist and ordained minister of Hope Church in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. He founded Faithwalk Ministries in 2009 and has authored several books including DEEPER: Launching a Faithwalk with God and the children’s book series entitled Adventures of Fred and Sylvia. The Travis Lee Band currently tours the United States and abroad teaching God’s Word at churches, recovery groups, and prisons. Travis and his wife Allegra, minister together and travel with their six young children, Arrow, Sabre, Scythe, Lance, Dagger, and Mace.

Austin Rouse

1689 Federalism | Post Millennialism | General Equity Theonomist

Austin Rouse is the Pastor of Families and Students at Southern Heights Baptist Church in Russellville, KY, where he and his wife, Addie, reside with their two children, Naomi and Tommy. He will graduate from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary this fall with his BA in Biblical Studies and is on track to graduate with his M.Div in the fall of 2024. Austin shepherds Southern Heights in the areas of family worship and discipleship, mission strategization, corporate worship, and student ministry, and co-hosts The Council podcast with a fellow elder of the church.

Lee Jones

1689 Federalism | Post Millennialism

Lee Jones is a lay elder at Redemption Bible Church in Bellefontaine, OH. He is a podcaster with The B.A.R. Network, hosting Reformed Meditations and cohosting The Literary Baptists. Jones is fanatic for his Savior, sound theology, the Regulative Principle of Worship, and also pencils.

Joseph L Hamrick III

1689 Federalism | Amillennialism

Joseph L Hamrick III is a Reformed Baptist Christian who serves as a deacon at Commerce Community Church (C3) in Commerce, TX, where he and his wife, Jesse, live. Joseph holds a BA in Liberal Studies from the Texas A&M University-Commerce and works for the Herald-Banner in Greenville, TX where he writes about the Christian life in his column entitled “Things to Consider”. When he is not at work, he can usually be found with a Bible, a work of Dostoevsky, or some other book in his hands.

Matthew Smith

1689 Covenantalism | Post Millennialism | Reconstructionist Theonomist

Matthew Smith lives in McCune, Kansas, alongside his wife, Nichole, and their 9-year-old son. He experienced the regenerating working of The Holy Spirit after 32 years of disobedience, thanks to God’s grace. This transformation occurred through the expositional preaching of a faithful pastor, who shed light on God’s word, drawing Matthew to repentance. His life’s purpose now revolves around serving God and His people.

Joel Riaz

1689 Federalism | Amillennialism | General Equity Theonomist

Joel Riaz lives in Abbottabad, Pakistan, with his wife, Irum. Having grown up in a Christian community, Riaz is well-acquainted with the Christian Faith and is the first person in his community to embrace Reformed Baptist Doctrine. He serves as an elder at Jesus The Holy Lamb, a Reformed Baptist Church. Additionally, he is currently pursuing his studies at The Master’s Academy International in Los Angeles, California.

Elijah Cisneros

1689 Covenantalism | Historic Premillennialism

Elijah is a member of Faith Baptist Church in Longview, Texas, where he teaches Sunday school. He and his wife, Taylor, have one son, Ezra, and two cats, Calvin and Luther. Elijah graduated summa cum laude from Liberty School of Divinity with a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and Theology with a minor in psychology. He currently works in the mortgage industry and has a passion for systematic theology and historical theology.

Nick White

Dispensationalism | Dispensational Premillennialism

In the last seven years, Nick White has fulfilled the roles of a church planting pastor in Boston, Massachusetts, and a senior pastor in New Hampshire. He possesses a Bachelor of Theology degree from a small Baptist college and is also certified in Expository Preaching by The Academy for Expository Preaching in Dallas, Texas. Nick is happily married to Chelsea and is a father to two daughters, Grace and Abigail.

Trevor Bates

1689 Federalism | Post Millennialism | General Equity Theonomist

Trevor Bates serves as the Senior Pastor of Muldraugh Baptist Church in Muldraugh, Kentucky. He and his wife, Sarah, are proud parents of two daughters. Trevor holds to the 1689 Baptist Confession and Post Millennial Eschatology. His deepest passion lies in preaching the whole counsel of God’s Word. Additionally, he has authored six books.

Jake Beal

1689 Covenantalism | Amillennialism | General Equity Theonomist

Since 2018, Jake Beal has been working as a realtor in Spokane, WA. He also holds a master’s degree in Music Composition. His interest in theology was sparked during his studies at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Jake has been happily married to his wife, Heide, since 2015.

Jacob Tanner

1689 Federalism | Post Millennialism

Jacob Tanner serves as the pastor of Christ Keystone Church located in Middleburg, PA. He lives with his wife, Kayla, and they are parents to two sons, Josiah and Owen. Jacob earned his M.Div from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023 and has also authored several books.

Wesley Russell

1689 Federalism | Post Millennialism

Wesley Russell is the Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Pikeville, KY. Originally from the small town of Pond Ridge, Kentucky, he is passionate about expository preaching, the abolition of human abortion, evangelism, and discipleship. The Lord has given Wes a heart for small, rural local churches in the Appalachian region of Kentucky and he has been beyond blessed to pastor in the region for nearly a decade now.

Juan Salas

Westminster Covenantalism | Post Millennialism

Juan Salas is married to Karen, and together they are parents to four children. He previously held the role of Teaching Elder at Heritage Reformed Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is currently involved in church planting at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church. Juan also serves as the CEO of Credo Press and is the author of Holocausto Silencioso, a book centered on the topic of abortion in Latin America. Juan has earned a Church Planting degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is actively pursuing a master’s degree in Pastoral Theology at William Ames Reformed Theological Seminary.

Chance Summers

1689 Covenantalism | Amillennialism | General Equity Theonomist

Chance Summers currently serves as an elder at Maranatha Baptist Church and Head Master at Oak Grove Classical Christian Academy in Oak Grove, Kentucky. He is a Co-Host of the Starving For Truth Podcast. Summers pursued his education at Shawnee Baptist College, located in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, where he fortified both his faith and knowledge. Although three children have gone before him, he remains steadfast in his hope, much like David, that one day he may be reunited with them.

The Criteria

"If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind, is not jealous, does not brag, is not puffed up; it does not act unbecomingly, does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered; it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; it bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails, but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away.

For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child. When I became a man, I did away with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.

But now abide faith, hope, love—these three; but the greatest of these is love."

~ 1 Corinthians 13:1–13

"In Essentials Unity, In Non-Essentials Liberty, In All Things Charity"

~ Rupertus Meldenius ~

In the tradition of transparency, The Art of Worship is run by those who would hold to the following doctrinal statements fully and wholeheartedly. Some would call us Calvinists, Spurgeonists, Edwardians, Reformed, etc. In order to guide the recruitment of writers for the site, we prayerfully and carefully decided to use the following statements as a litmus test of gathering those whom the Lord would draw to this vision.

With the exception of republished works by Men and Women of Old Christendom, all writers of The Art of Worship have signed a contract to abide by the following Doctrinal Statements in their writings on the site. While our writers are a mixture of full-subscriptionists and partial-subscriptionists, each writer has agreed to write within the constraints of these statements in the spirit of doctrinal and theological cohesiveness.