Why Reformark Exists

Serious theology for ordinary Christians.

The modern church has unprecedented access to God's Word. What many Christians still lack are accessible resources that help them mine its deepest riches.

Many believers faithfully attend church, read their Bibles, and sincerely desire to grow. Yet questions about the Trinity, the church, salvation, worship, or Christian living often seem reserved for pastors, professors, and seminary classrooms.

Theology is for every believer

As a result, many Christians conclude that serious theology simply isn't for them. But Scripture never presents theology as the privilege of a few. Knowing God is the calling of every believer.

The gospel is not the end of the Christian life. It is the beginning. Through Christ we are invited to grow in the knowledge of God, delight in His truth, and mature together in the life of the local church.

That is why Reformark exists.

Why the name Reformark

The name Reformark is a deliberate nod to the Protestant Reformation. One of its greatest gifts was placing God's Word into the hands of ordinary people in language they could understand. We want to continue that work in our own generation.

Bridging the gap

Today there are excellent academic resources for pastors and seminarians, and there are many introductory resources for new believers. Yet there are comparatively few resources for the Christian who wants to move beyond the basics without needing a theological dictionary beside every page.

Reformark exists to bridge that gap.

How Reformark writes

We write for ordinary believers who want to grow deeper in Scripture without requiring a seminary education. We also write for pastors who want trustworthy resources they can place directly into the hands of their congregations.

Our goal is simple: explain profound biblical truths with clarity, accuracy, and pastoral warmth. We refuse to water down historic Christian doctrine, but we also refuse to make it unnecessarily difficult to understand.

Theology is not an academic hobby. Every doctrine shapes how we worship, pray, disciple our children, love one another, and serve Christ together. What we believe about God shapes everything else.

Theology and the local church

Healthy churches are built upon faithful doctrine. Membership, elders, deacons, baptism, the Lord's Supper, church discipline, prayer, worship, evangelism, and Christian fellowship all flourish when they are grounded in Scripture.

The deeper we know God, the more we love Him. And the more we love Him, the more faithfully we serve His church.

Who we serve

Reformark serves two audiences.

Ordinary Christians

Those who want to understand the Bible more deeply and grow in theological maturity.

Pastors

Those who want accessible, trustworthy resources for teaching and discipling their congregations.

What we produce

Whether through articles, essays, videos, conferences, or books, everything we produce is designed to strengthen believers and build healthier local churches.

Looking for something specific? Ask Reformark on the homepage will point you to the right place to start.

Where to begin

If you've ever wanted to go deeper but weren't sure where to begin, you're exactly who we're writing for. Start with one article. Read one book. Watch one video. Keep learning.

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The people behind Reformark

Lance L. English
Theologian In Residence
Lance L. English serves as Theologian in Residence at Reformark. He writes and teaches on biblical doctrine, the life of the church, and the riches of the Christian faith.
Lance@reformark.org
Drake Burrows
Lead Pastor of Trinity Church Kansas City
Drake Burrows is the Lead Pastor of Trinity Church, a church community that exists to make whole disciples of Jesus Christ. Drake earned his bachelor’s degree in Biblical & Theological Studies from Boyce College and is currently finishing an MDiv at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Lydia have three children, and together they are enjoying life and ministry in Kansas City.
Matt Emerson
Director of Campus Outreach - University of Virginia
Matt serves as the Director for Campus Outreach at the University of Virginia and as an elder at Jefferson Park Baptist Church.
Corey R. Colvin
Founder
Corey R. Colvin is the founder of Reformark. He interviews pastors and theologians on Reformed theology, pastoral ministry, and the church's calling to proclaim Christ with clarity and joy.
Corey@reformark.org