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Covenant College Inaugurates Brad Voyles
By byFaith Staff
On March 15, Brad Voyles was officially inaugurated as the seventh president of Covenant College.
Haiti: Updates from a Country in Turmoil
By Esaie Etienne
“We want you to be sensitive to the urgent need to preach the Gospel of Jesus which is the only remedy for the twisted hearts and minds of man everywhere of which Haiti is not an exception.”
SJC Announces Verdict in Metro New York Case
By Larry Hoop
The Standing Judicial Commission has published its decision along with concurring and dissenting opinions in a matter referred to it by the 50th General Assembly.
Church Planting Leaders Collaborate at Charlotte Summit
By Larry Hoop
Nearly 150 church, presbytery, and network leaders from 46 presbyteries gathered to talk about the development of “pipelines” — intentional systems that identify, disciple, and send out leaders.
Proposed ‘Clergy Act’ Could Help Pastors Prepare for Retirement
By Megan Fowler
Though pocketing the extra income is appealing Ed Dunnington calls the decision, “a short-term solution with a catastrophic long-term effect.”
Well done, good and faithful servant
By Lauren Dunn, Kim Henderson, and Lynde Langdon
Joel Belz, founder of WORLD News Group and former General Assembly moderator, died on February 4 at his home in Asheville, N.C., from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
MNA To Kickoff New Church Planter Training Program
By byFaith Staff
The event will offer targeted tracks that encompass the range of phases of church planting, from those exploring the possibility to those leading established churches who are considering new launches.
The new project, dubbed “Teach Us To Worship,” will focus on updating the curriculum into a customizable tool for families and churches.
General Assembly Commission Petitions Government Officials to Protect Children
By Staff
Stated Clerk Bryan Chapell’s office will send the petition to the federal officials designated in the overture.
A Message From the Stated Clerk Regarding GA Hotel Accommodations
By Bryan Chapell
In addition to the hotels nearest the Convention Center, we hold significant blocks at two larger hotels, the Omni and the Delta Marriott. We also have family-friendly options at the Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, Holiday Inn, and the historic Linden Row.