Denominations represented included the PCUSA, OPC, PCA, ARP, EPC, Reformed Episcopal, ELCA, RCUS and Assembly of God. Two of the country’s finest contemporary “defenders of the faith” against theological liberalism inspired a national audience in late April as they spoke at the Christianity and Liberalism Teaching and Worship Conference, hosted by Covenant Presbyterian Church in... Continue Reading

(Editor’s Note: Following are portions of a longer interview that Dr. David Norman granted to the Inside Higher Education Web Magazine.) …… (President Elect David) Norman said he has been interested in a career in higher education administration since he was an undergraduate, and long thought about Erskine …… He expressed confidence that the controversies... Continue Reading

We are hopeful that momentum from this meeting can begin a process to increase understanding and seek resolution. The Executive Committee has formed a subgroup to initiate such a process The Aquila Report has learned that there is currently a proposal under discussion by a ‘Subgroup’ of the Board of Trustees of Erskine College and... Continue Reading

The performance is over, but the dancers aren’t finished. Now they want to come up the aisles and pray with you. “This is why we dance,” announces Erin Beaver, one of Ballet Magnificat’s tour directors, speaking into a microphone while she paces the stage at the Jackson Academy’s Performing Arts Center. Beaver, an energetic woman... Continue Reading

If people drive by Erskine College next semester and see students throwing around bananas, they can thank new President David A. Norman. Ultimate Banana — the same thing as Ultimate Frisbee, only with bananas — is a game students from Norman’s previous university invented, something K.D. Norman, his high school sweetheart and wife of 13... Continue Reading

“I think he (newly elected President David Norman) chose the person he wanted without having an interview with me. I don’t feel like that’s a reflection on me.” W. Gid Alston, one of the more outspoken critics of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church’s General Synod’s takeover of Erskine College and Theological Seminary’s board of trustees,... Continue Reading

In addition to Grace Baptist, many other area churches are supporting (the) effort. Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Cicero has donated $10,000. When she was struggling with drug addiction and the pain of sexual assault, Debra Person ended up in a Christian shelter for women in Schenectady. The native Syracusan stayed 10 months and began... Continue Reading

Half the pastors would leave the ministry tomorrow if they could. Seventy percent are fighting depression and 90 percent can’t cope with the challenge of ministry. Those are the statistics Pastor Jonathan Falwell laid out to thousands of ministers who were in Lynchburg, Va., Tuesday for the “Refuel” conference. The well-known pastor stated bluntly, “Something... Continue Reading

Dr. David Norman was elected on Friday morning, May 21 The Board has released the following information to the press. . Dr. David A. Norman was chosen Friday as the 15th president of Erskine College and Seminary by unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees. Norman, 34, was presented with unanimous support for election by... Continue Reading

“Socialism not only violates the principles of God’s Word, but it has brought misery to millions. That’s why America must not go down its path.” As America sprints toward socialism, the city of Detroit provides a compelling look at what lies ahead and reveals why a course correction is needed. Socialism: A Clear and Present... Continue Reading