Recommended Resources

What Is Presbyterianism? by Sean Michael Lucas

A brief, accessible introduction to what Presbyterians believe, how we worship, and how our churches are governed.

Welcome to a Reformed Church by Daniel Hyde

A friendly guide for newcomers that explains what it means to be a Reformed Christian and why belonging to a confessional church matters.

The Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by Matthew Barrett

A deeper resource showing that the Reformation was not a break from historic Christianity but a renewal of its catholic and apostolic faith. Barrett demonstrates how the Reformers saw themselves in continuity with the early church and the great creeds.

What Happens When We Worship by Jonathan Landry Cruse

A clear and engaging book that explains the meaning and shape of Reformed worship. It helps us see that in worship, God is the primary actor—meeting with His people and shaping us by Word and sacrament.

Church Membership: How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus by Jonathan Cruse

A short, practical book that answers why joining a local church matters. It shows that church membership is not optional but biblical, giving believers both accountability and a family in Christ.

Confessing the Faith: A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn

An accessible, pastoral commentary on the Westminster Confession, written by a leading scholar of the Assembly. Van Dixhoorn helps modern readers understand the meaning, relevance, and scriptural foundation of this historic statement of faith.

The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism edited by Gregg Strawbridge

A collection of essays from Reformed pastors and theologians giving biblical, historical, and theological reasons for baptizing the children of believers.