“It definitely grieves our churches that by a popular vote we have left Scripture behind and gone to follow a cultural standard, … It is a historic day in that it is the day the Presbyterian Church is openly deciding not to follow Scriptural teachings so it is a very sad day for those of... Continue Reading

“Any church constitution is by definition really a religious document, even if some of the provisions in it don’t articulate a particular religious or theological point,” he said. “It’s no business of government to look inside a church and say whether it’s being governed well or poorly.” If you believe your religious congregation is violating... Continue Reading

In attempting to equate the mission of the church with a mandate to get involved in politics, Nelson tried to tie politics with the ministry of Jesus. “Jesus’ mission statement at the beginning of his ministry was not a mission statement of ‘I’m going to bring everybody into a church.’ His mission statement was about... Continue Reading

Beginning last Sunday, gays and lesbians can now be ordained as elders and pastors, according to change approved by Presbyterian Church U.S.A… “This meeting reaffirmed that the Korean-American community would not support this and we will try to help local churches strongly reaffirm our conviction…” The national assembly, which represents 11,000 congregations, approved the change... Continue Reading

As a province-in-formation within the worldwide Anglican Communion, ACNA unites 100,000 Anglicans in nearly 1,000 congregations across the United States and Canada. The province represents 11 organizations and 4 former Episcopal dioceses. Anglicanism has begun a global and local reformation, according to Archbishop Robert Duncan of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). He recently... Continue Reading

Guess the denomination was dealing “with bylaws written decades ago, before the denomination’s commitment to using inclusive and expansive imagery for God.” (The term “bylaws” sounds more perfunctory than “constitution,” especially when the “basic unit” of the church is described.) According to a United Church of Christ spokesman, it isn’t news that the liberal Protestant... Continue Reading

“What many of these churches are getting right is that our call is to stand up for the marginalized and be a voice for the oppressed and a friend to the friendless,” said Josh Lee, assistant pastor at Ridge Presbyterian (PCA). “But what they might be missing is that sometimes the church is also called... Continue Reading

“The PCUSA, if we are to move from a model of success to significance, must step back and look at who we are,” Nelson said. The PCUSA must “look at our assets instead of looking at our liabilities, look at our way forward instead of behind, look at our mission instead of our mess.” The... Continue Reading

Editor’s Note: This article spells out in language that a lay person can understand the issues at stake in church property rights, not only in Georgia, but in many other states where the ‘neutral principles of law’ are followed The Presbyterian Lay Committee (PLC) has filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief before... Continue Reading

On July 6, the Stated Clerk of the PCA released a statement of the PCA’s Position on Human Sexuality and Ordination. In May, The Aquila Report published a summary of the PCA position on Homosexuality. We have reprinted both documents below: The Presbyterian Church in America: Perspective on Human Sexuality and Ordination by Dr. L.... Continue Reading