Some of my Reformed Christian friends have begun an interesting site to document their ecclesiastical activities. The recent minutes of their last meet-up describe the movement as follows,
RED is not a network or idea, but is an intra-church force for unification within the larger ecclesiastical bodies and denominations. RED is something we do and not something we are in title. Even with the differences, we should be working for unity within the respective orbital poles, for the sake of Christ, His Gospel and His Church.
Their mission is spelled out further in the "About" section...
Why don’t Reformed churches dialogue with one another? Why don’t they work together? Why don’t they cooperate to share pulpits, plant churches, and spread the gospel to the ends of the earth?
RED exists to change all of that. The (R)eformed (E)cclesiastical (D)ialogue works to promote genuine ecclesiastical fellowship within Confessionally Reformed churches. We have four means to accomplish this goal: 1) Pulpit exchange: RED Members (REDS) commit to sharing their pulpits with pastors of other NAPARC churches. 2) Tradition Interchange: REDS first and foremost teach through the confessions of their own Reformed church, but secondarily supplement their own confessions with those of other Reformed churches. We adhere to the Six Forms of Unity: the Westminster Confession of Faith, Westminster Larger Catechism,Westminster Shorter Catechism, Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, and Canons of Dort. 3) Church Planting: REDS devote themselves in every way possible to assist in planting Confessionally Reformed churches. 4) Overseas Missions: REDS desire to see the gospel extend to every corner of the globe and actively work to make that happen.So I guess you have to ask yourself: Do I want to be a part of an intrachurch organization that helps Reformed churches grow more united to one another while working together to accomplish the Great Commission? Will you be part of the RED Planet?
I'm all for bridging gaps to unify Christ's body to the extent that doing so doesn't compromise our conscionable commitment to the Word, particularly as we express it confessionally. RED seems to be committed to just that. Fight on, RED.
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