Overture 1: Pacific Northwest Presbytery
Amend BCO 15-1 and 15-3 to give Presbyteries the Additional Option of 3 Appointing a Judicial Commission Whose Decision Would Be Final
However, this strikes me as being essentially the same rationale that provided the PCA with its current Standing Judicial Commission of the General Assembly. While that seemed good at the time, there has developed a great deal of discomfort with the way it has worked out in the long run. As a result, my own... Continue Reading
Overtures to the 2015 PCA General Assembly
The 43rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America is meeting in Chattanooga, Tenn., June 9-12, 2015
The General Assembly (GA) meets annually. This year it is meeting in Chattanooga, TN, June 9-12. Each year, various proposals, called overtures, come from presbyteries for the GA to consider and act on. Since the denomination is connectional, the decisions made by the GA are binding on the presbyteries and the churches. Some years, many... Continue Reading
Evening of Confessional Concern and Prayer at PCA 43rd General Assembly
The Evening of Confessional Concern and Prayer will meet on Monday, June 8
The Evening of Confessional Concern and Prayer will meet in the Convention Center, Ballroom “H” from 7-9 P.M. It will be a time to share and listen to the conservative, confessional perspective on lingering or new issues within the PCA. There will be a time to pray together prior to the opening of the General... Continue Reading
PCA Ministry And Pastoral Transitions
The Stated Clerk’s Office of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) regularly reports ministry and pastoral transitions within the PCA.
The Stated Clerk’s Office of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) regularly reports ministry and pastoral transitions within the PCA. This report has the names of ministers who have moved in the latter part of 2014. These ministry changes are submitted by the Clerks of Presbyteries to the Stated Clerk’s office. Ryan Baker, from... Continue Reading
Would a Division be Good for the PCA?
Some history and a proposal for meetings of the Presbyterian Church in America General Assembly
One year, let’s call it the ‘A’ Year, would keep the current convention look. We would have vendors, we would have visitors, and we would have reports from our Committees and Agencies (and approve their budgets), and we would have large worship services open to the public….The next year (and from then on rotate) we have... Continue Reading
Reflections on Substance
Hobby Lobby and the 42nd PCA General Assembly
The CMC reported that it is empowered “to focus on the overall ministry and mission of the PCA,” and had identified five key issues facing the denomination it would study and report on next year: The role of women in the PCA; Homosexuality and related issues; The rising generation of leaders in the PCA; Making... Continue Reading
Reflections on the 42nd PCA General Assembly
Reflections on the 42nd General Assembly of the PCA, and quick summary of some of the business that occurred
Dr. Thomas gave a talk during a luncheon hosted by the “Gospel Reformation Network.” His topic was the doctrine of sanctification. Many people are confused today about the doctrine of sanctification or how Christians grow in the likeness of Christ, being enabled more and more to die unto to sin and live unto righteousness (WSC... Continue Reading
Insider Movements Study Committee Report Endorsed by the PCA
The Presbyterian Church in America, the Presbyterian Church of Bangladesh, and other churches, are committed together against IM’s theology and methods
The PCA Study Committee Report is an excellent resource for pastors, missionaries, mission committees, and others who support or are involved in missionary efforts. It also has significant implications for the local outreach of the church not only to Muslim but also to the Jewish, the GLBT, and other communities. However, it can appear a... Continue Reading
PCA Stated Clerk: Actions of the 42nd General Assembly
The Stated Clerk's report
Overall, the 42nd General Assembly proved to be an irenic meeting, even though several controversial matters were considered. The goodwill demonstrated may be attributed to the Overtures Committee’s helpful work, the Moderator’s wisdom and grace in moderating, and the Christian spirit evinced by commissioners both in committee and Assembly sessions, as a genuine meeting of... Continue Reading
More Thoughts On a Delegated PCA General Assembly
Unless we begin talking about alternative ways to doing GA, it is not going to improve
“If you take a look at the docket of GA, there is currently precious little time for fellowship, especially as each year the assembly seems to press harder and harder to get done before Thursday evening. As a result, fellowship takes place late, after the evening services, or it takes men away from the assembly... Continue Reading
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