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ByFaith Survey: Is Intinction Appropriate?

The PCA’s 40th General Assembly recently answered an amended version of Overture 30 (“Regarding Intinction”) in the affirmative. The overture seeks to revise the “Book of Church Order” (BCO) 58-5, stipulating that “As Christ has instituted the Lord’s Supper in two sacramental actions, the communicants are to eat the bread and drink the cup in…

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Wukie Headed to London Olympics

On June 3, Harbor Presbyterian Church (Chula Vista, Calif.) member Jacob Wukie, 26, learned that he would be heading to London in July to represent the U.S. on its Olympic archery team. Later, byFaith contributor Zoe S. Erler chatted with Wukie about his journey to Olympic recognition and how his faith influences his sport. How…

Leaders Alarmed by Intramural Debates

But many quick to note signs of vitality

A slim majority of respondents to an informal survey believes the PCA is generally healthy. At the same time, more than 70 percent say that PCA leaders don’t trust one another the way they should.

Randy Nabors: Man, What A Mess!

I’m in Nairobi these days. While I am here I get to preach at New City-Nairobi, which is really a plant of New City St. Louis. Pastor Joe Muutuki worshipped with them under Pastor Barry Henning while Pastor Joe was at Covenant Seminary. I am fascinated how the New City idea has become international. A…

Rev. Robert Fitler, Dead at 80

Rev. Robert Fitler, of Sharpsburg, Ga., passed away on June 30, 2012 just days before his 81st birthday. A praise and worship memorial service will be Saturday, July 14 at 2 p.m. at Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City, Ga. Interment will be in Vicksburg, Miss. He is survived by his wife of 58…

Stated Clerk Issues Report on 40th Assembly

L. Roy Taylor, the stated clerk of the PCA’s General Assembly, has issued his report, “Actions of the 40th General Assembly.” The Assembly met in the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville, Ky., June 19-21. It was hosted by Ohio Valley Presbytery.  A final total of 1,120 commissioners attended (832 teaching elders and 288…

CEP Seeks New Coordinator

The Christian Education and Publications Committee of the Presbyterian Church in America seeks a Coordinator (executive officer), to give creative leadership for the agency and its programs. The office is in Lawrenceville, Ga. Acceptable applicants must be, or become, a PCA teaching elder (minister). Those interested should can send a brief resume to Dr. George C….

Thomas A. Cook, Dead at 95

Cook was instrumental in planting over 15 Presbyterian Churches, including Coral Ridge and Seacrest Presbyterian.

Hutchinson Named President of Redeemer City to City

Gyger moves to Vice Chairman of the Board.

“We are delighted that God has called John to join us in a powerful and unique calling: to help leaders build gospel movements in global cities,” said Timothy Keller, CTC’s chairman of the board.

Malin Named Guard State Chaplain

PCA Elder, 21 Years as Chaplain

Mississippi Valley Presbytery teaching elder Lt. Col. Donald Malin has been selected as the Mississippi National Guard state chaplain, the highest chaplain appointment in the state. Malin has served in the military for 30 years, 21 of which he spent as a chaplain with the Mississippi Army National Guard. He has completed tours of duty…

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