Erskine Board Chairman drops lawsuit; Alumni Association and others file their own
Temporary Restraining Order cancels planned Interim Board meeting scheduled for later this week had been postponed indefinitely Erskine College has filed a motion for a voluntary dismissal in its lawsuit against the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, but a very similar suit was filed Monday. Richard Taylor and Parker Young, dismissed members... Continue Reading
Order ’50 Days of Prayer for the PCA’ Devotional by March 26
Join in praying for the Presbyterian Church in America from May 6 – June 28. Each year the 50 Days of Prayer devotional calls the PCA to pray for the General Assembly, which meets June 29-July 2 in Nashville, Tenn. In this year’s devotional, The Gospel of the Kingdom, Pastor Mike Ross explores four aspects... Continue Reading
Bar provides venue for non-traditional churchgoers
Four Corners Church is a part of the Acts 29 church planting network……(which) stresses solid theological conviction and it’s committed to reformed tenants of the faith, but it also provides a platform for a diversity of ministry philosophies” Rumors have abounded since Four Corners Church was first planted in The Alamo in downtown Newnan, Georgia.... Continue Reading
Indiana court rejects PCUSA property claim
“The evidence shows that the deed and documents of ownership specifically provide that the real and personal property at issue in this case are held solely by the Olivet congregation rather than in trust for the PCUSA” Citing conflicting interpretations of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, and affirming that the First Amendment of... Continue Reading
Changing denominations allows congregation to ‘reach past ourselves’
In the past two years, more than 40 congregations have left the Presbyterian Church (USA) and affiliated with the EPC for reasons similar to those cited by Covenant Members of Covenant Church in West Lafayette, Indiana say a denominational change hasn’t altered their Christian identity and purpose. “Covenant hasn’t changed as a church,” said the... Continue Reading
Greenwood Newspaper reveals details of ARP Called Synod meeting
“Almost $1 million in restricted donations funds being used for renovations to Memorial Hall; a software error caused the $600,000 over allotment of financial aid for the class of 2013.” Events that will define the future of Erskine College and Seminary took place over only a few hours March 2 and 3 at a special... Continue Reading
Reformed Theologians Draft Manifesto Ahead of Merger
Over the last year, regional consultations have been held in preparation for the Uniting General Council, which will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan June 18-28, 2010 A panel of pastors and theologians recently approved text that will serve as a manifesto for the new World Communion of Reformed Churches. The international group concluded on... Continue Reading
Evangelical Presbyterian Church Interim Committee on Women Teaching Elders report completed
“A congregation that has or would like to call a woman teaching elder located in a presbytery that has voted against women teaching elders may transfer from its current presbytery to an adjoining one that does receive women teaching elders.” On Wednesday, March 3, the Interim Committee on Women Teaching Elders produced a report which,... Continue Reading
Report of the Interim Committee on Women Teaching Elders – FULL REPORT
Report of the Interim Committee on Women Teaching Elders Introduction A guiding principle of the EPC from its beginning has been our declared intent to allow liberty on the women’s ordination question. It is in that spirit that the interim committee has approached our responsibility. The committee members hold a diversity of views that reflect... Continue Reading
PCA Standing Judicial Commission reverses Presbytery Decision, Finds Minister’s Views unacceptable
“The views of TE Leithart touching fundamentals of the system of doctrine….set out in the Record suggest a strong presumption of guilt that these views represent offenses that could properly be the subject of judicial process” In a case that began with the adoption of the PCA General Assembly’s Ad Interim Committee on New Perspectives... Continue Reading
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