“The Presbyterian Church in America is a pace-setting denomination within evangelicalism,” said CBMW President and Boyce College Professor Denny Burk. “I am grateful that they declared the Danvers Statement a faithful declaration of biblical conviction. This kind of clarity will serve their churches well. I’m also grateful that the PCA voted decisively to maintain its... Continue Reading

My position is derived from understanding the reason for the change to WLC 109 and the omitting of any change whatsoever to WLC 108. In WLC 109 regarding what sins are forbidden in the second commandment, the original version (1646) said that “tolerating a false religion” is breaking the second commandment.  Our American forefathers removed... Continue Reading

On July 1, 2026, Dr. Paul D. Kooistra, 83, entered the presence of his Savior after a year-long battle with cancer. A beloved preacher and writer, Dr. Kooistra served as coordinator of Mission to the World from 1994–2014. He is remembered for his strong leadership, passion for global missions, and commitment to teaching about the... Continue Reading

It is clear the efforts of the Old School wing of the PCA to clean house, sharpen our theology, and clarify our constitution are bearing fruit. Progressives and feminists in the PCA are showing an increasing discomfort and sending up overtures attempting to restore their lost latitude. Their efforts are not succeeding.   PCA Moderator... Continue Reading

This year continued a several year trend of encouragement. The GA continues to do good work to strengthen the PCA, and give us cause for great optimism.   This week was the 53rd General Assembly (GA) of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Over 2,000 Teaching and Ruling Elders joined in Louisville, Kentucky, to do... Continue Reading

Outcomes of this Assembly could perhaps settle some matters, sparing continued advocacy for the near term. Then, again, the PCA may have over one hundred overtures next time around if the enthusiasm for procedural improvement continues.   Between the assemblies, attention had been given to the nomination of the next Stated Clerk and the attempts... Continue Reading

The 53rd General Assembly completed its work by acting on the full slate of Overtures Committee recommendations, approving several key BCO changes and committee reports, while rejecting others. The Assembly then adjourned sine die after worship, with the 54th General Assembly scheduled for Milwaukee in 2027. Full details and vote tallies are in the report.... Continue Reading

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

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

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