At the PCUSA GA: Current definition of marriage upheld, proposed new ‘Authoritative Interpretation’ defeated
Amendment to call for a two-year study passed 489 to 152
A small group of weary but grateful evangelical commissioners gathered together following the plenary session, which ended at 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning. They all gave glory to God for the miracle they had witnessed, offered prayers of thanks, and concluded their time together by singing the doxology.
Southern Baptists Continue Membership Decline
You can be sure that leadership will work strenuously to reverse trends, and one may hope with them that they will recover, but …
Link almost all of these with their more conservative acronymic partners, that is, RCA/CRC, ELCA/LCMS, PCUSA/PCA and so on, and you will find the word "decline" easily.
A Small Church Pastor looks at the PCA General Assembly.
We have major issues among us that cannot be ignored indefinitely.
We cannot continue to amend our Standards by exception. Again, on this issue and others as well, if there are those who do not believe our current Standards are an accurate exposition of Scripture, then submit overtures [proposing changes] to the General Assembly for debate.
At the PCUSA GA: Extraordinary Town Hall Meeting called
Purpose was to discuss accusations of bullying now resigned Vice Moderator
Others acknowledged that although many had been scouring the Twittersphere and blog sites, evidence of the so-called bullying that prompted McCabe's resignation from the post, have not been found. Those present wanted to hear and see evidence because they genuinely desired not only justice for their vice moderator but a restoration of trust in the assembly. References to rumors, hear-say, innuendo, accusations and cyber-bullying had been heard, but no evidence produced.
PCUSA GA – What’s happening on the floor, Part 3
Links to some great stories that won't make the front page
1. Divestment defeated by two votes! 2. No conscience relief for Pro-Life supporters; 3. Attempts to allow congregations to keep property fail; 4. Highlights of 'powerful' Thursday night worship; 5. Adoption of 'wide range; of social justice issues (including stop spanking children!)
Who Draws the Line?
Jesus grants authority to order worship and to declare doctrine to the Church
Those who are the most well known and have the biggest blogs gain the most market share and actually become the doctrinal arbiters of our electronic age. In this new media world, the idea that the church as a corporate body actually has authority to declare doctrine and judge on doctrinal issues is anathema.
10 Reasons to Under-program Your Church
Or, How Not To mirror the “Type-A family” mode of suburban achievers
Always ask “Should we?” before you ask “Can we?” Always ask “Will this please God?” before you ask “Will this please our people?” Always ask “Will this meet a need?” before you ask “Will this meet a demand?”
Commentary on the PCA General Assembly 2012
Floor debate over the past few years has become confusing
There were 10,067 professions of faith in this past year. The membership of the PCA increased by 4,176 individuals to 350,990. The number of family units in the PCA saw an increase of 245 to 137,508
PCUSA GA – What’s happening on the floor, Part 2
Links to some great stories that won't make the front page
1. Rabbi warns of problems with divestment; 2. No Discussion allowed on why Vice Moderator resigned; 3. Non-geographic Presbyteries - NO; Get rid of Synods - STUDY IT; 4. Details about schools/seminaries.
First They Came For…Then They Came For…
It is not homosexuals, but Bible believing Christians who are facing increasing discrimination in society
We evangelicals are currently going through the process of demonization, the fact that evangelicals as a group are the most charitable people on earth, or that they have created the freest and most tolerant societies is being conveniently forgotten, and the myth of the ignorant, ranting, gay basher is being spread far and wide. The... Continue Reading