Dr. Wright will be discussing his newest book, After You Believe, the third in a series following Simply Christian, and Surprised by Hope. The lecture will be followed by Q&A as well as a reception where Dr. Wright will be present to sign books available for purchase. The Center for Faith and Work, a Ministry... Continue Reading

These events are open to churches outside the EPC, especially those in close proximity to Winston-Salem. Coordinator, Shawn Stewart, believes that networking among like minded youth ministry leaders is essential for the future of the church. Reynolda EPC in Winston Salem, North Carolina will host a Mid-Atlantic Student Ministry Training/Equipping Event on April 23-24. In... Continue Reading

“Imposing a Conditional Use Permit requirement on a home Bible study is manifestly absurd and unjust,” said Brad Dacus, president of Pacific Justice Institute. “I don’t know of a single court in America that would approve their actions Rancho Cucamonga, a city in Southern California, is demanding that a small home Bible study group stop... Continue Reading

First Presbyterian Church (FPC) in Beaver, Pa., will keep its land, building and assets in exchange for a monetary settlement, according to a statement by the church’s spokesman. Beaver-Butler Presbytery’s largest congregation has been cleared to leave the Presbyterian Church (USA) with its property, based on a financial settlement approved this week. First Presbyterian Church... Continue Reading

As the visitors were taking their places in the courtroom prior to the hearing, a comment from the press area was heard to say: “It looks like Society versus Piety.” In the top floor courtroom of the Newberry (SC) courthouse, the doors opened at 9:45AM in anticipation of an 11:00AM start time. There were already... Continue Reading

After nearly four hours of argument and examination and cross examination of witnesses, the hearing judge continued the case In a beautiful courtroom at the Newberry County (S.C.) Courthouse, Judge Griffith of the 8th Circuit Court convened a hearing on a Temporary Restraining Order against the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) denomination... Continue Reading

The Presbytery of Chicago (PCUSA)…announced last fall that selling its “most valuable asset” was among options being weighed to repay an $11-million loan due Aug. 31. Private talks continue regarding sale of the Presbyterian Camps south of Saugatuck’s (Michigan) Oval Beach, but this summer’s camp programs will be held, its current owner says. The Presbytery... Continue Reading

The following overture was adopted by the Northern California Presbytery at its March 2010 stated meeting to be presented to the 38th PCA General Assembly, which is meeting in Nashville, Tenn., June 29-July 2. Overture from the Northern California Presbytery “Amend BCO to bring clarity and order regarding church practice in the ministry of deacons”... Continue Reading

Augustine of Hippo: “If we are perplexed by an apparent contradiction in Scripture, it is not allowable to say, The author of this book is mistaken; but either the manuscript is faulty, or the translation is wrong, or you have not understood.” I read with interest the recent column by Richard Burnett of Erskine Theological... Continue Reading

“I object to these cowardly, anonymous attacks upon a good and godly man, one who has been consistently recognized as a leader in the Reformed churches, and one of the most gifted preachers of his age.” Those words above were written by Ken Pierce, a Presbyterian Church in America Minister and pastor of Trinity Presbyterian... Continue Reading