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Edith Schaeffer, 1914-2013

The widow of Francis Schaeffer and co-founder of L’Abri Fellowship is remembered for her humanity, humility, and hospitality

Edith Schaeffer, co-founder of L’Abri Fellowship, author of 17 books, and widow of pastor/author Francis Schaeffer, died today at age 98.

Presbyterian breakaway group kicked out of hotel for opposing ‘gay marriage’

A small breakaway orthodox Presbyterian group has been banned from using a meeting room at a hotel in Aberdeen over their opposition to same-sex “marriage” and homosexual activity. The hotel said they banned the group after they received complaints from clients and members of the public that their views on marriage were “offensive”.

Justin Welby installed as 105th Archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby, the 57-year old former oil executive who quit the world of high finance in 1992 to become a priest, was enthroned Thursday (March 21) as the 105th archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of the world’s 77 million Anglicans.

High Court to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court is about to hear oral arguments in a pair of potentially groundbreaking same-sex marriage cases. While the Supreme Court has an opportunity in these cases to rule on core constitutional questions, that doesn’t mean it necessarily will.

Evangelical Leaders Back Universal Background Checks

Two of the nation’s leading evangelicals are throwing their weight behind President Barack Obama’s push for universal background checks for all gun buyers, a measure that faces stiff opposition in both the House and Senate.

Precious in His Sight

San Diego woman fights to set victims free

Sex trafficking is the fastest-growing business for organized crime, and San Diego is one of its hot spots. Harbor Presbyterian PCA, under the leadership of Susan Munsey, is providing compassion to victims of this injustice. ByFaith chatted with Munsey about her work with GenerateHope, the organization she helped start. Your personal story played a big…

Restoring Deposed Officers

Overture Would Require Two-thirds Vote

On the sad occasion that a church officer has been censured for scandalous conduct, “The Book of Church Order” currently allows a session or presbytery to restore the man, according to the following language: “A deposed minister shall in no case be restored until it shall appear that the general sentiment of the Church is…

Defining a Pastor’s Call

Overture Would Update Format

Last year, the PCA’s Retirement & Benefits team put together comprehensive call-package guidelines for churches to use when issuing a call to a minister. However, the language in the “Book of Church Order” is dated and does not reflect these updates. In response, Pacific Northwest Presbytery has submitted an overture to this year’s General Assembly,…

Hope in Hattiesburg

FPC/MNA Partner to Help the Community

The Saturday following the storm, FPC turned its missions conference into a service opportunity. It worked with MNA to recruit more than 100 volunteers from the church and surrounding presbyteries.

The Cry of the Poor: Bifrost Conference

When worship meets obedience

April 22-24—Bifrost Arts presents “The Cry of the Poor,” a conference about “worship, community, and mercy.” Hosted at various churches and cathedrals in downtown Philadelphia, the conference will explore the relationship between worship and obedience. “Bifrost” is a word taken from Norse mythology that refers to a bridge between the gods and the earth. In…

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