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47th General Assembly to Vote on Adopting Seven BCO Changes

The 46th General Assembly proposed seven amendments to the Book of Church Order, the most proposed since 1996. These proposed amendments were sent to the presbyteries for their advice and consent.

Overture 40 Proposes “Middle Ground” On Women in Ministry

Dr. Jim Whittle believes this proposal offers a middle ground between those advocating the ordination of deaconesses and those who oppose it.

Two Overtures on Abortion Come from Hills And Plains Presbytery

“In the current culture, it’s good to remember what the Church has spoken about this matter,” Doug Serven says.

In Memoriam: Dr. Kevin Eames

It is with great sorrow Covenant College announces that Dr. Kevin Eames died this morning from complications following his recent open heart surgery. Kevin had been in the cardiac intensive care unit since undergoing surgery two weeks ago. Kevin had been a member of our faculty, in the Department of Psychology, since 2003. He was…

GA to Feature 43 Seminars

Topics include politics in ministry, immigration, preventing sexual abuse, cultural engagement, and leadership.

Symposium on C.S. Lewis’s Influence & Relevance Today

According to organizers, the symposium is an opportunity to learn more about the work of Lewis, the Inklings, Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers.

GA Events Promote Ruling Elder Mentoring

The 47th General Assembly will include three events aimed at training experienced ruling elders to mentor less experienced men.

PCA Discipleship Ministries To Release Two New Books at General Assembly

At the 47th General Assembly, PCA Discipleship Ministries (CDM) will release two new books.

Overture 36 Seeks to Clarify Concept of “Credible Report”

The proposal seeks to amend BCO 40-5 by identifying three sources from which a credible report may arise.

Five Overtures Call for Permanent Committees to be Opened to Non-Ordained Members

The overtures cite BCO 15-1 and 14-1.7 as demonstrating that these committees do not exercise the governing authority that is exclusive to ordained elders.

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