The number of PC(USA) members and pastors supporting the denomination redefining marriage grew. In 2005, 23 percent of PC(USA) members supported same-sex marriage; in 2012, the number had increased to 34 percent. Among pastors, support for same-sex marriage in 2005 was at 35 percent; in 2012, it is at 49 percent.     According to... Continue Reading

The uncertainty over the next Archbishop of Canterbury that we have seen in recent days, came about thanks to a deadlock in the Crown Nominations Commission, a new system of appointment. No longer is it the gift of the monarch, or even the prime minister. The commission has 16 voting members.     The Archbishop... Continue Reading

Outrage can be good. It is a natural response to bad things. But it can only be good if it is imbued with grace, patience, and perspective. Without these things our right outrage becomes nothing but self-righteousness expressed loudly.     Take a gander at the current political arena, or media coverage of any crime... Continue Reading

The ordination service, conducted under the authority of the RMP commission, was held in the chapel of African Bible University (ABU), and broadcast to the fellowship hall of Village Seven Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs so family and friends could be present. The service was at 6:00 PM in Uganda which was 9:00 AM in... Continue Reading

Let’s not lend a hand to litigiousness and simply keep the BCO as it is on these uniform filing deadlines. The present 30 days allows plenty of time for reasonable filings of Complaints and Appeals. A vote AGAINST these 3 proposals is a vote FOR closure and for reasonable support for Sessions to do the... Continue Reading

Simply put, a refusal to engage the cultural and political issues of the day is no longer an option for thoughtful conservative Christians in America.  The battle has been forced upon us.  Reasons for this have to do with current political realities, especially the wholesale shift of administrative power to a technocratic elite with a... Continue Reading

The scientific and moral issues are complex. They need to be addressed honestly without claims of scientific misconduct whenever a researcher reaches conclusions that some do not like. Similarly, imperfect studies should not be championed as the final word by people longing to justify their moral beliefs with science. How about an honest pursuit of... Continue Reading

All this to point out that American Presbyterianism is rapidly aging and, well, dying. It doesn’t much matter what your theology is if you don’t have a future generation to bequeath it to. The barrenness and sterility that we see in American Presbyterian churches is in sharp contrast to what we see in Malawian Presbyterian... Continue Reading

A new study finds that few Americans react negatively when professional athletes express their religious beliefs, such as talking about their religious faith in post-game interviews or making religious signs or gestures on the field of play.   The quarterback starts his post-game interview by thanking “my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”  The small forward... Continue Reading

Dale is a seasoned peacemaker who received his conciliator certification from the ICC at a recent conference in Denver. He has years of experience mediating and arbitrating professionally in both Christian and secular settings, involving family, government, community, and churches. He’s also been a mentor/coach for pastors and lay leaders.     The Board has... Continue Reading