Those pushing revisionist theology have repeatedly attempted to frame the debate in terms of human sexuality. While that is the issue that has gotten the most coverage in the secular press, it has been stated time and again by those who have come to be known as re-asserters — those wishing to uphold the faith... Continue Reading

Whatever your opinion of multisite may be, there can be no doubt it is the new normal. Multisite has joined a list of models and approaches that were once out of the mainstream and now is commonplace– most of us know of one or more multisite churches. Though I would not have guessed it ten... Continue Reading

The ROC church had initially dismissed the allegations against Pastor G in a May 3 statement as “unsettling rumors and inaccurate news reports” but as more information began to surface, the church noted in another statement on May 23, that their lead pastor had decided to step down from his post temporarily. Five days later,... Continue Reading

Therefore the decision to dissolve congregations and require teaching elders to renounce jurisdiction, rather than dismiss was reached clearly in the interest of “doing no harm to the Church of Jesus Christ” – the commission feeling that the ordination vow to further “the peace, unity and purity” trumped any consideration of determining a process for... Continue Reading

In 2008, there were numerous motions against Acts 29, Mark Driscoll, and Calvinism. In 2013, not one motion or resolution was against Acts 29 or Calvinism. In fact, NAMB and Acts 29 were on the same IX Marks stage encouraging one another in planting gospel-centered churches. AND the Calvinism Advisory Committee produced a healthy and... Continue Reading

The Reformed Church in America will have its annual meeting of the General Synod next week (June 20-25) on the campus of Central College in Pella, Iowa. If you want to know what the Synod will be hearing and deliberating, you can check go here for general information or check out the 542 page workbook.... Continue Reading

The conservative Diocese of South Carolina last year separated from the more liberal national Episcopal Church over a variety of theological issues including the authority of Scripture and the ordination of gays. The breakaway churches then sued in state court to protect the use of the diocesan name and a half billion dollars’ worth of... Continue Reading

Regular attendance at Sunday night worship services continues to decline in the Christian Reformed Church, according to a survey reviewed Monday at the Grand Rapids-based denomination’s annual meeting. Respondents to an online survey also reported less-frequent private prayer, bible reading and spiritual devotion time than they did in a similar questionnaire six years ago. GRAND... Continue Reading

The resolution says the Boy Scouts decision is “viewed by many homosexual activists as merely the first step in a process that will fundamentally change the BSA,” putting “the Scouts at odds with a consistent biblical worldview on matters of human sexuality.” It further says the decision “has the potential to complicate basic understandings of... Continue Reading

“There was an excitement coming into the vote,” Campbell observed. “I think there was a quiet sigh of relief when the results were announced. We’re ready to move on.“ This church is so excited. As stressful as this (process) has been, our attendance has grown, our giving has grown, and we have people waiting to... Continue Reading