The history of American Presbyterianism reflects broader tensions within the American experiment with liberty.
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The American War of Independence earned an epithet from King George III, “a Presbyterian Rebellion.”
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The logo was developed by Beaver Design Group, which initially developed nine options. According to Steve Beaver, the logos were evaluated using national surveys as well as four focus groups held around the country.
Dr. George Robertson, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, Georgia, has been elected moderator of the 44th General Assembly.
In addition to the recommendation on Overture 45, the Overtures Committee made recommendations on the six more overtures today.
The Overtures Committee voted to affirm an amended version of Overture 45. The overture will now go to the General Assembly for final approval.
The Overtures Committee has voted to answer an amended version of Overture 43 in the affirmative. The Committee also voted to answer all other race-related overtures with reference to Overture 43.
Covenant Names Wheeler as Director of Nashville Extension Site
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Covenant Seminary has announced that alumnus Rob Wheeler (MDiv ’14, MAC ’15) has been named the site director for its Nashville, Tennessee, location.
In addition to its vote to answer Overture 43 in the affirmative, the Overtures Committee made recommendations on eight other motions on Monday evening. The recommendations will now go to the General Assembly for a final vote.
In 2014 the Cooperative Ministries Committee (CMC) identified five key issues facing the PCA and established subcommittees to study them and report to the full committee. One subcommittees was assigned to study the issue of women in ministry. In January, that subcommittee, brought an updated report.
Every action taken by a presbytery or the General Assembly must follow specific procedures. These procedures ensure that majority rule is followed, that minority rights are protected, and that all things are done “decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40). Pacific Northwest Presbytery (PNP) has proposed six changes it believes will enable the PCA to better follows its rules and procedures .
The overture creates the option for commission members to file concurring or dissenting reports with a commission judgment. If one third of the commissioners submit a dissenting report within the specified timeframe, it will be considered a minority report and submitted to the presbytery.