An April 29 letter echoes opposition and warns that church workers could be at risk if they help illegal immigrants The issue of immigration enforcement in Arizona has been a hot topic in recent days. So hot, in fact, that it has inspired boycotts on travel to the state and public demonstrations, such as the... Continue Reading

“The elders believe that consistency is more important for the church’s stability, strength, and health than a stream of different preachers.” Bethlehem’s Organizational Elders voted unanimously Tuesday, April 27, to “name Kenny Stokes Interim Pastor for Preaching during Pastor John’s leave.” I think this is a very wise action and am thrilled that Kenny and... Continue Reading

This story is linked to Bethlehem Baptist Names Kenny Stokes Interim Pastor in John Piper’s absence http://bit.ly/bF6Y3b We are marking Pastor Kenny and Kathy Stokes’s 10 years of ministry at Bethlehem. Kenny and Kathy met at Bethel College and were married in December 1979. He graduated with a double major in Psychology and Biblical Studies... Continue Reading

Editor’s Note: Following is a Press Release from the Communications Office of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church relating to a previous story on The Aquila Report at: http://bit.ly/aY8FGx A task force report from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (PCUSA) has determined that an accusation made by its Presbytery of Peace River against the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)... Continue Reading

Hopefully this process can begin quickly and be completed in such a manner that Erskine can move forward. We pray that all involved in the situation will open their hearts to the possibility of resolution and reconciliation Many of you are aware of and very concerned about the complicated situation at Erskine College and Seminary.... Continue Reading

“We remain an anti-denominational denomination,” it states, “demonizing denominational leadership or movements to justify non-support of the larger church, or simply making self-survival or self-fulfillment the consuming goal of local church ministry.” Slowed numerical growth in the Presbyterian Church in America has prompted the denomination to move toward adopting a new “Strategic Plan” that will... Continue Reading

Bars and coffee shops were the few places that he would be able to meet with unchurched and non-LDS folks. Starting a Bible study in a bar could potentially be an issue, so he asked for permission from his boss and got a green light. Very few things take church planter Charles Hill by surprise.... Continue Reading

While other PCUSA presbyteries, and former member congregations, are fighting in civil court over property rights, San Joaquin has pledged a different approach. First Presbyterian Church of Bakersfield, Calif., is the latest from the presbytery to leave the Presbyterian Church (USA) to affiliate with the more conservative Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). Bakersfield has approximately 960... Continue Reading

“Ethnic people currently represent about one- third of the population of the United States, and that same percentage is held within the upper leadership of Church Ministries.” The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) of the United States is pleased to announce that Rev. Rosilio Román III has been appointed to serve as assistant vice president... Continue Reading

Summaries with links on several items of interest concerning the coming General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and other related ministries Missionary Childcare Ministry Needed Four childcare volunteers are needed for The EPC World Outreach Family Gathering Homecoming Celebration, June 16-22, in Colorado. Over 100 missionaries attending the gathering are from 21 different countries... Continue Reading