Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s PJC Sustains Complaint Against Presbytery of the Alleghenies
The PJC ruling acknowledged that the “opinion and wish” of a General Assembly cannot bind or restrict a church from presenting a lawful overture for consideration.
The NAPC overture calls for a Constitutional Amendment that would prohibit candidates who identify as homosexual and experience same-sex attraction from being ordained in the EPC. During the November 15 Presbytery meeting, Presbytery officials apparently used a series of procedural maneuvers to prevent the NAPC Overture from being considered for a vote. The Presbytery... Continue Reading
God’s Emphases and Stresses Are Not To Be De-emphasized or De-stressed
The EPC’s fidelity to Sola Scriptura should lead it to obey God’s design for biblical sexual ethics.
Now the serpent was more cunning than any animal of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God really said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden’?” (Genesis 3: 1) In response to Eve’s reply that they were forbidden to eat from the tree of... Continue Reading
A Red Line Statement on Ordination and Same-Sex Attraction in the EPC
Ordination demands evidence of progress in sanctification and the ability to serve as a model for the flock.
The high calling of ordination is incompatible with a settled identification as a “gay Christian” or with ongoing patterns of same-sex attraction. We affirm that God can and does deliver His people from every form of sin and disordered desire, including those of a sexual nature. And we expect that those who lead His church... Continue Reading
A Letter from Andrew Brunson to the EPC
This letter raises concerns that fidelity to Scripture may be compromised in the EPC is considering whether individuals who identify as homosexual and experience ongoing same-sex attraction may be ordained to leadership in the church.
As a missionary, I understand the difficulty of sharing the gospel with a culture that does not share our values. Yet in our desire to be missional, we must not forsake the truth of Scripture or abandon the unchanging commands of God. The Bible clearly teaches that homosexuality is an unnatural desire and contrary to... Continue Reading
“What’s at Stake in the EPC?”
Presbyterian Plumb Line Hosts Conversations on Biblical Fidelity and Ordination
As Presbyteries continue to discuss the work of the AIC [Ad Interim Committee], with recommendations scheduled for consideration at the 46th General Assembly in June 2026, PPL editors encouraged readers to examine and consider signing the Red Line Statement. This declaration affirms that “the high calling of ordination is incompatible with a settled identification as... Continue Reading
Evangelical Presbyterian Church OGA Responds to Jeff Jeremiah Letter
In his letter, Jeremiah expressed concern about the report of the Ad-Interim Committee on Same Sex Attraction, urging elders to get informed and involved to preserve Biblical orthodoxy.
Second, the OGA accused Jeremiah (although not by name) of “advocating against the work of the General Assembly’s Ad Interim Committee on the ordination of persons with Same Sex Attraction.” During the General Assembly in June, the AIC urged elders to provide critique on their report. In his letter, Jeremiah was exercising his right to... Continue Reading
The EPC Ethos: Truth in Love
Whenever unity has been valued above truth in Presbyterian history, doctrinal disaster eventually follows.
Many in the EPC are raising the alarm about the preliminary report from the Ad Interim Committee (AIC) on same sex attraction (SSA) and ordination is that some parts of the report are simply inconsistent with the Scriptures and the Westminster Standards. There must be some motivation driving the convoluted preliminary report which is solidly... Continue Reading
EPC, Remain A Faithful, Holy Bride to Christ: Sexual Morality Is a Biblical Essential
The EPC faces a biblical crisis comparable to the crisis that brought about its departure from the Presbyterian Church in the USA in 1981.
I am a communicant member of Central EPC in St. Louis, and as such I am concerned about how my Session sees how this issue will affect the local church as well as the EPC. Grave concerns have been expressed as to why it is taking so long for the EPC to decide whether or... Continue Reading
A Summary of Actions Taken by the 45th General Assembly of the EPC
Ad-Interim Committee on Ordination Standards: All 16 Recommendations Approved
The Assembly completed the amendment process to clarify how presbyteries deal with transitional pastors ordained in other denominations, entered into a fraternal partnership with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, amended its Rules of Assembly to clarify how business is to be received by the General Assembly, and instructed the Permanent Committee on Theology to review... Continue Reading
Meetings Hosted By The Westminster Society At The EPC General Assembly
The 45th General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) is scheduled to meet June 17-19 in Northville, Michigan at Ward Presbyterian Church.
The Westminster Society is a networking group within the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. It is not a commissioned ministry, mission, or committee of any court within the EPC, but hopes to help assist the EPC in continuing its vision for effective biblical leadership in the present and future of our church. The 45th General Assembly... Continue Reading
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