Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This episode examines the controversy surrounding G3 Ministries, the allegations involving Pastor Tom Buck, the resignation of Ethan Jago, and the broader decline of a once influential institution within Reformed evangelicalism.
The episode begins with audio from Pastor Matt Sykes of Praise Mill Baptist Church, the flagship church associated with G3 Ministries, discussing an impending article from Protestia. From there, we examine the controversy surrounding Tom Buck, including questions about sermon preparation, attribution, anonymous allegations, and the role of G3 leadership.
We also examine Phil Johnson's discussion of the controversy, Protestia's reporting, and Ethan Jago's resignation from G3. The larger question is not simply what happened in this particular dispute, but what the controversy says about Christian leadership, institutional authority, virtue, and the future of parachurch ministries.
G3 once occupied an important place in the Reformed evangelical world, attracting prominent speakers and thousands of people to its conferences. But the transcript argues that a series of controversies, fractures, deaths, and disqualifications have brought that era to an end.
The question, then, is: What comes next?
If Christians want to see a bold Christian vision for America, they need Christian leaders who possess biblical qualifications, virtue, and integrity. The future may not look like the large parachurch institutions of the past. It may instead require new models of Christian fellowship, discipleship, church networking, and theological education.
00:00 — The G3 Ministries Controversy
04:19 — Why G3 Matters for Christian America
09:07 — The Rise and Fall of G3 Ministries
15:20 — Tom Buck, Phil Johnson, and the Plagiarism Controversy
21:49 — Ethan Jago Resigns From G3
30:17 — What Comes Next for Christian Ministry?
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This episode examines the controversy surrounding G3 Ministries, the allegations involving Pastor Tom Buck, the resignation of Ethan Jago, and the broader decline of a once influential institution within Reformed evangelicalism.
The episode begins with audio from Pastor Matt Sykes of Praise Mill Baptist Church, the flagship church associated with G3 Ministries, discussing an impending article from Protestia. From there, we examine the controversy surrounding Tom Buck, including questions about sermon preparation, attribution, anonymous allegations, and the role of G3 leadership.
We also examine Phil Johnson's discussion of the controversy, Protestia's reporting, and Ethan Jago's resignation from G3. The larger question is not simply what happened in this particular dispute, but what the controversy says about Christian leadership, institutional authority, virtue, and the future of parachurch ministries.
G3 once occupied an important place in the Reformed evangelical world, attracting prominent speakers and thousands of people to its conferences. But the transcript argues that a series of controversies, fractures, deaths, and disqualifications have brought that era to an end.
The question, then, is: What comes next?
If Christians want to see a bold Christian vision for America, they need Christian leaders who possess biblical qualifications, virtue, and integrity. The future may not look like the large parachurch institutions of the past. It may instead require new models of Christian fellowship, discipleship, church networking, and theological education.
00:00 — The G3 Ministries Controversy
04:19 — Why G3 Matters for Christian America
09:07 — The Rise and Fall of G3 Ministries
15:20 — Tom Buck, Phil Johnson, and the Plagiarism Controversy
21:49 — Ethan Jago Resigns From G3
30:17 — What Comes Next for Christian Ministry?
Jon's Music: jonharristunes.com
To Support the Podcast:
jonharrismedia.com/support
Become a Patron
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Substack: substack.com/@jonharris
Follow Jon on Twitter: twitter.com/jonharris1989
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