The latest proposed change to the BCO to receive official approval from 59 presbyteries is Item 7 on the list of eight proposals approved by the 48th GA.

As the war in Ukraine continues to develop, many of God’s people have responded prayerfully with the words of Psalm 2:8, “Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.”

Most of the new graduate certificate programs can be completed with three to five classes.

As of February 14, official reports to the Stated Clerk’s office from 64 presbyteries indicate that five proposed BCO changes have been approved for ratification and one cannot reach the ratification threshold.

Economic pressures and staffing shortages resulting from the pandemic, along with major sporting events taking place over the summer in Birmingham, result in room shortages for General Assembly.

With the filing of this answer to dissenting opinions, the SJC’s action on this case is concluded.

The 48th General Assembly sent eight proposed BCO changes to the presbyteries. To date, 43 presbyteries have reported their votes on at least some of these proposals to the Stated Clerk’s office.

From the earliest days of the Presbyterian Church in America in the 1970s, few men were more influential than Frank Morehead Barker Jr.

Jim simply served his Savior in whatever task he was called to, often working quietly behind the scenes seeking no acknowledgement or credit. 

The Stated Clerk’s Office with the approval of the SJC, is now making the full text of the judgment available at the byFaith website.