As Presbyteries continue to discuss the work of the AIC [Ad Interim Committee], with recommendations scheduled for consideration at the 46th General Assembly in June 2026, PPL editors encouraged readers to examine and consider signing the Red Line Statement. This declaration affirms that “the high calling of ordination is incompatible with a settled identification as a ‘gay Christian’ or with ongoing patterns of same-sex attraction.”

The Presbyterian Plumb Line (PPL) recently hosted two Zoom meetings entitled “What’s at Stake in the EPC?” that have drawn more than 1,000 views on the PPL’s YouTube channel.

Featuring members of the PPL editorial board and former EPC Stated Clerk Jeff Jeremiah, the discussions brought together pastors, ruling elders, and concerned members to consider the denomination’s direction regarding same-sex attraction (SSA) and ordination.

Citing Amos 7:7-8, TE Peter Larson began by reminding everyone that “a plumb line is a tool for building … our goal is not to bash the Church. Our goal is to build her up and make it better.” This reflects the heart of the PPL: educating elders, strengthening the church, and pursuing reformation with both grace and truth.

Concerns were raised regarding the recent drafts of the Ad Interim Committee on Same-Sex Attraction and Ordination Standards (AIC) reports. The main concern centers on the belief that the AIC’s revisions are “vague and permissive,” potentially opening the door to ordaining candidates who experience ongoing SSA.

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