Through the standards of its member denominations, the PRJC has consistently promoted the Biblical doctrine that the act of homosexuality is a sin. The Presbyterian and Reformed Joint Commission and Chaplains and Military Personnel (PRJC) is the six-denomination endorsing Commission for over 200 Reformed federal military and civilian chaplains and chaplain candidates. All PRJC denominations... Continue Reading

Andrea Ferrari, pastor of a small congregation in Milan, Italy, has been installed as a missionary-paster in a Santee, CA United Reformed Church. On Sunday, January 24, the members of Christ United Reformed Church (URC) in Santee witnessed the ordination and installation of a Minister of Word and Sacrament, and a small piece of church... Continue Reading

The 30th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of the Blue Ridge met in the sanctuary of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia on Saturday, January 9th. Presbytery member TE Cortez Cooper preached from Psalm 11 during the opening worship service. Ruling Elder John Bennetch of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church was elected as Moderator for 2010.... Continue Reading

Ten Americans arrested in Haiti last week charged Thursday with abduction…“We’re just trusting God for a positive outcome.” Ten Americans arrested in Haiti last week as they tried to take 33 Haitian children across the border were charged Thursday with abduction and criminal association, according to prosecutors. The charges, which carry prison terms of up... Continue Reading

Mississippi Valley Presbytery met Tuesday, February 2, at the Raymond Presbyterian Church, Raymond, MS. The court elected Ruling Elder Phil McDade of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Jackson, as moderator. Several guests reported on various ministry opportunities, such as Jewish evangelization, and the work of Covenant College and its new scholarship opportunities for PCA students. Teaching... Continue Reading

The Mission to North America (MNA) assessment team has just returned from Haiti. They have put together a strategic process of response in Haiti: 1. prepare base of operations 2. shipping of materials for preparing the facilities 3. mobilizing of teams from two presbyteries with experience in establishing dtaging facilities – Ohio and Tennessee Valley... Continue Reading

Covenant Presbytery met on Tuesday, February 2nd at the Grace Evangelical Church in Germantown, TN. (Editor’s Note: The Aquila Report would be pleased to run similar reports from any Presbytery or other regional group within our target market of conservative/evangelical denominations.) Grace Evangelical Church (GEC) is not a member of Covenant Presbytery, but their senior... Continue Reading

Lexington (KY) firefighters put out a small fire at Tates Creek Presbyterian Church (PCA) around 4:30 p.m. Friday. The church is at Rapid Run Road and Man o’ War Boulevard. The fire started in a classroom on the ground floor and did not spread, said Chuck Workman, a deacon at the church. According to Workman,... Continue Reading

The General Assembly Special Committee on Civil Union and Christian Marriage has approved its final report — ending its journey with civility and mutual respect, but also with the clear possibility of a minority report. The committee did not recommend any change in the definition of Christian marriage currently in the constitution of the Presbyterian... Continue Reading

Middle Eastern churches on Jan 19 unanimously approved a statement that would allow the ordaining of women as pastors in the region. The vote occurred at the Sixth General Assembly of the Fellowship of the Middle East Evangelical Churches (FMEEC), an association of Anglican, Lutheran and Reformed churches in the region. Drafted on the spot... Continue Reading