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PCA people, churches, agencies, and committees minister in a variety of settings and circumstances. Here, you’ll find a handful of upcoming opportunities to learn, grow, and get involved in our denomination’s work, all for the sake of Christ’s kingdom.
Members of the committee will present their findings, conclusions, and recommendations at General Assembly. Their presentation will be Thursday morning, June 14, at 8 a.m.
If implemented, the recommendation maintains that a super-majority — in most cases, either two-thirds or three-fourths — of the board members of these agencies be ordained officers in the PCA.
Overture 9: Specify Limits for “Assistants to the Diaconate”
By Zoe S. Erler
In response to last year’s study committee on Women Serving in the Ministry, Grace Presbytery has submitted an overture to the General Assembly requesting that clarity be given to the language in the Book of Church Order that addresses the diaconate.
“It’s a softer approach to dealing with this issue,” explains Ruling Elder John Pickering. “Churches ought to be free to leave. But they ought to do so having made a carefully thought-out decision, not a hasty decision.”
PCA Founder Paul Settle Has Died
By Robert Tamasy
In a trivia contest about PCA history, if asked, Who was the first member of the PCA?, many veterans of the denomination would agree it was Paul Gunter Settle.
Cannon Steps Down at RUF
By Staff
RUF National Coordinator, Rev. Tom Cannon, stepped down from his role on March 2, 2018. His resignation was received by the permanent committee with appreciation for his service and tenure as chairman.
Calvary Presbytery has submitted an overture proposing that the Rules of Assembly Operation be revised so that all recommendations from future ad interim committees initially be considered through the Overtures Committee.
Overtures Aim at RE Participation
By Zoe S. Erler
Calvary Presbytery has proposed two overtures to encourage the inclusion of ruling elders in matters of polity and theological decision-making.
Evangelist Billy Graham Has Died
By Marshall Shelley
“America’s pastor”, a key figure in shaping modern evangelicalism, has left this life at age 99.
