The PCA Should Have A Directory for Worship
The way the Presbyterian Church historically has seen fit to order its worship is to have a Directory for Worship.
But what matters to me is that we can all agree that there are principled convictions we should all share. We can appreciate diversity while we also strive to remain faithful to what God’s Word says regarding how we should worship God. Four of the Ten Commandments directly relate to how we worship God, and... Continue Reading
Does the PCA Have a Position on If Adam Had a Belly Button?
The PCA has a measure of diversity and latitude at its discretion over certain elements of the issue of Creation, it is always important to review the limits of that discretion that we might glorify God.
The AIC Report wishes to exclude is any idea that kinds become other kinds. While there is certainly variation that happens within a kind of animal (as birds or dog breeds and other examples of speciation illustrate), the problematic issue is macro-evolution’s teaching that a kind can become another kind. Hence, when we read that... Continue Reading
Actions of the General Assembly on Thursday, June 13
The Assembly voted to accept in omnibus the recommendations from the Overtures Committee on all overtures EXCEPT 1, 3, 7, 13, 14, 17, 26, 28, and 33.
The Assembly voted to answer Overture 33, Erect Ad Interim Committee on the Book Jesus Calling, in the affirmative as amended. The vote was 947-834-20. Rather than establishing a study committee, the amended language is to request reports from the permanent committees of Mission to the World and PCA Discipleship Ministries (CDM). Read the amended language here.... Continue Reading
A Summary Report of the 2024 Orthodox Presbyterian Church General Assembly
The 90th General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church met at Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington from June 19–25, 2024.
The report of the statistician was received. The total membership of 33,520 persons at the end of 2023 consisted of 599 ministers, 24,645 communicant members, and 8,276 baptized children (non-communicants). This represents an increase of 897 persons (2.75 percent) from 2022’s adjusted total of 32,623 members. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Rev. John Fesko (RTS,... Continue Reading
Report on the 51st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America: We Still Have Work to Do
Our Triune God will continue to cause us to be united in the truth of His Word.
The 51st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America was a success. It was a success because we came together as brothers, and even when we disagreed we remembered that we all serve one Master and Lord. There are areas where our church is not on the same page. There are areas where we... Continue Reading
51st General Assembly Reflections
As we conclude the 51st General Assembly, we know there is still yet work to do.
I pray that the PCA would continue to grow, and be fruitful in her ministry. I want to see the PCA live into the fullest expression of historic, reformed presbyterianism. After the past several General Assemblies, my spirit is encouraged. I am thankful and hopeful for the PCA. While one overture I had supported failed(Overture... Continue Reading
ARP General Synod 2024 Brief Summary
Reverend David Walkup, pastor of Chapel by the Sea in Florida was elected Moderator Elect and Frank Hunt, III was elected Vice-Moderator Elect.
The vote for Recommendation #1 to dissolve Second Presbytery passed 254 yes to 43 no. Second Presbytery will be dissolved…. The Canadian Presbytery of the ARP Church, humbly petitions the 220th General Synod the ARP to release our presbytery for the formation of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Canada beginning with our Fall Presbytery... Continue Reading
PCA General Assembly Recap: Encouraging News and Some Surprises
The Presbyterian Church in America met this week [6/10-14/24] for its annual General Assembly (GA), where the entire denomination gathers to deliberate important, denomination-wide matters.
The overture requiring the titles of elder and deacon to be restricted only to men who serve in that ordained office passed, but even if it had failed it would still remain impermissible to ordain women to the office of deacon, which is what this minister was arguing for. Others arguing against restricting the titles... Continue Reading
Report of the 51st PCA General Assembly: Summary and 10 Key Decisions
The 51st Presbyterian Church in America General Assembly met in Richmond, VA, June 10-14, 2024.
Over 2100 Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders converged on Richmond, VA for the 51st General Assembly this past week! And, just like that it is over. The Assembly opened up on Tuesday, June 11th with the election of Ruling Elder Steve Dowling to be our Moderator for the next year. Steve was the Moderator of... Continue Reading
Report From the Reformed Presbyterian Church Synod (2024)
The 192nd Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) met on the campus of Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Penn., June 11-15, 2024.
Ruling elder Tom Fisher (Cambridge, MA) was elected as moderator. Elder Fisher is the third ruling elder to ever serve as moderator of the synod. He is also the second African-American to serve as moderator. Tom’s wisdom and grace as well as high practical knowledge of the RPCNA Constitution and rules for ordering a meeting... Continue Reading
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