Rev. O’Neill was also passionate about spreading the gospel of Christ around the world, embarking on regular trips to Asia and South America to assist in the education and preparation of future ministers, often teaching in countries where the gospel faced significant and official opposition from the government. His life is celebrated by thousands of... Continue Reading

The denomination in November charged Ketcham with making extensive online statements on race that violated the third, fifth, sixth, and ninth commandments, according to a charge list.   The Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America’s Presbytery of the Alleghenies on Saturday excommunicated Rev. Samuel Ketcham for his advocacy of kinism, the belief that insurmountable differences between... Continue Reading

The Synod “commended” our brothers in the ARP for this resolution: ‘That the 221st General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church do on this solemn day condemn without distinction any theological or political teaching which posits a superiority of race or ethnic identity born of immutable human characteristics and does on this solemn evening... Continue Reading

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

The congregation recently released a special statement highlighting its troubled history and explaining why the church changed its name to “Redeeming Grace Church.” The statement also explained why the congregation left the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America denomination. One factor in such a separation is that it would allow the church to welcome back... Continue Reading

Following the preaching, eleven first time delegates were introduced to the court, six of whom serve as pastors and the remaining 5 as ruling elders. Nominations were then open for moderator. Much to his surprise, Rev. Dr. Pete Smith of Covenant Fellowship RP Church was elected. He was an excellent moderator.   The Psalmist says,... Continue Reading

Selma, Alabama, experienced a devastating tornado on Thursday. Selma is rich in history. One bit of history many may not know is that Selma is home to the only predominantly African American RPCNA congregation. In 1874, Rev. Lewis Johnston’s the first African American to be ordained in the RPCNA, went to Selma to establish a... Continue Reading

Much of this year’s time dealt with complaints…The complaints dealt primarily with two categories this year. The first category had to do with responses to Covid regulations and freedoms. The second set of complaints dealt with the Synod Judicial Commission (SJC) that was set up to investigate the pastoral response to a sexual abuse case... Continue Reading

Many happy things were announced and decided upon as well. Professor Keith Evans’s position as biblical counseling professor at RPTS was renewed for seven more years. Students in various presbyteries were examined and made eligible to receive calls to Gospel ministry, including Mark Brown and Jerry Foltz. Denominational finances are very good and giving was... Continue Reading

The Synod turned its attention to Communication 21-15, which requested that Synod clarify its position on the question of Creation. Recommendation 1: “This court hereby declares that belief in the literal parentage of Adam and Eve as our first parents is an essential point of the Christian system of doctrine.” A new recommendation 2 stated,... Continue Reading