RUF Expands to 123 Campuses

Ministry also anticipates four new U.S. campus ministries being established during 2009. Read the Article.

The Case for Commissioning (Not Ordaining) Deaconesses

Tim Keller explains position. Read the Article.

The Case for Our Current Policy on Female Deacons

Ligon Duncan explains position. Read the Article.

Assembly Elects Bradley as Moderator

Melissa Morgan Kelley

Bradley praised for his experience and insight. Read the Article.

Overtures Committee Rejects Danvers Statement on Gender Issues

Overture denied by a vote of 60 to five. Read the Article.

Overtures Committee Rejects Declaration Regarding Homosexuals in Military

Overture would have authorized the moderator of the Assembly to hand-deliver a letter to President Obama. Read the Article.

Overtures Committee Rejects Overture 14, Regarding Withdrawing from the PCA

Overture would have added section to BCO entitled “Giving Notice to Presbytery of Intention to Withdraw from the PCA.” Read the Article.

MTW's Minuteman Ministry Issues First Appeal of 2009

Help needed for vicitims of cyclone in southwestern Bangladesh. Read the Article.

Overtures Committee Says No to Study Committee on Women's Roles

Richard Doster

Overtures 5 and 10 rejected by a vote of 40 to 34. Read the Article.

Pennsylvania Presbytery Overtures Assembly for “Declaration Concerning Homosexuals in the Military”

Overture 18 would authorize the Assembly moderator to hand-deliver a letter to President Obama. Read the Article.