PCA General Assembly Update!
In the first two days of the PCA General Assembly, the denomination has demonstrated renewed commitments to Old School Presbyterianism and Review & Control.
The first two days of the PCA General Assembly have gone remarkably well…The successes of Wednesday do not guarantee the outcome of Thursday’s business. While much business remains to be settled by the PCA General Assembly, the first two days have been full of accomplishments for the Old School wing of the PCA. Tomorrow... Continue Reading
General Assembly Update for Wednesday, June 24
Most RPR Recommendations Approved; Christian Nationalism Partial Report Received
On Wednesday the 53rd General Assembly approved the majority of Review of Presbytery Records recommendations and heard reports from Mission to the World, Mission to North America, Covenant College, Covenant Theological Seminary, and others. The Ad Interim Committee on Christian Nationalism also presented its partial report. Full details and vote tallies in the report. ... Continue Reading
Presbyterians & Christian Nationalism
Do denominational declarations still matter?
Christian Nationalism is ascending thanks largely to the decline of denominations and the absence of effective gatekeepers in American Christianity. Today, American religion increasingly is led and governed by popular online personalities who are fueled by controversy. The PCA preliminary report is an intelligent resource for resistance against Christian Nationalism. But sadly, it likely will... Continue Reading
Melton Duncan Elected Moderator of 53rd General Assembly
Duncan's Love for the PCA Fuels Goodwill Toward Pastors Across the Ideological Spectrum
Nominating Duncan was Richard Phillips, the current senior pastor of Second Presbyterian. Phillips said Duncan has the experience, competence, trust, and goodwill necessary to lead the General Assembly proceedings. He noted Duncan’s considerable experience at the Assembly and the competence with which he leads. The 53rd General Assembly has elected Melton “Mel” Duncan, ruling... Continue Reading
General Assembly Updates for Tuesday, June 23
53rd PCA General Assembly Elects Mel Duncan as Moderator and Fred Greco as Stated Clerk
The Assembly ratified most BCO amendments approved last year (with Item 3 defeated and Item 7 approved. The Overtures Committee continued its work, recommending approval for electronic meetings of committees, four-year terms for coordinators, and an amendment requiring both wine and grape juice for the Lord’s Supper at GA Assembly Convenes The 53rd General... Continue Reading
General Assembly Update for Monday, June 22
Overtures Committee Recommends Thanksgiving Observances, Rejects Women Deacons Proposal, and Advances Several BCO Clarifications
Among key recommendations: a day of prayer and fasting for revival (as amended), thanksgiving for adult professions of faith, and gratitude for the nation’s 250th anniversary. The committee also voted to keep current BCO language on deacons, rejecting overtures to allow women in the office, while advancing several targeted amendments on judicial processes, session records,... Continue Reading
A Report of the RPCNA Synod 2026?
The Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) met in Marion, Indiana June 16-19, 2026.
The RPCNA is made up of 86 congregations (several were recently released to form the RPC of Canada) across 7 presbyteries. Currently 10 congregations are without pastors; we are also in need of more ruling elders; and finances are stable across the denomination (we have a $37 million synod-level portfolio plus other assets). The... Continue Reading
A Summary of Actions Taken by the 46th General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church held its 46th stated General Assembly in Denver, Colorado June 16-18, 2026.
From the conclusion of our executive report (drawn from the Pastoral Letter): We affirm that only those “who conform to the biblical requirement of chastity and sexual purity in their descriptions of themselves, their convictions, character, and conduct should be considered for leadership.” Additionally, we affirm that “Courts may consider for ordination candidates whose ongoing... Continue Reading
EPC Opens Door to Ordination of Celibate Homosexuals
By a majority of 57 to 43 percent, the EPC Assembly voted to approve a Pastoral Letter that opens the door to ordain those who struggle with same-sex attraction as long as they are celibate, repentant, and seeking to mortify their sin.
As I listened to the debate, I had an overwhelming sense of déjà vu – that I had seen this all before. Seventeen years ago, I helped lead my congregation into the EPC to escape from the homosexual agenda that infected the PC(USA). Now, I was witnessing the very same thing in the EPC General... Continue Reading
There Is No Breath in Them
The benefit to recognizing AI as a potential idol is that we can avoid providing it our affections while using it for good.
AI has made it easier for the true desires of our hearts to be exposed in inglorious new ways. Instead of allowing ourselves to be turned inward toward our new idols, we must help each other turn outward to the God who gave us the precious breath for both life and redemption [Modern Reformation]... Continue Reading