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Platte Valley Presbytery, comprised of the state of Nebraska and Pottawattamie County, Iowa, is one of the smallest in the PCA. But since its founding in 2007 with seven congregations, it has planted three churches and has another on the way. What are some of the dynamics that have given this small presbytery mission-effectiveness beyond their means?
Southwest Presbytery has submitted two overtures that concern Standing Judicial Commission (SJC) Procedure. Overture 8 would change the way SJC decisions are finalized – for more information on that overture, click here. Overture 9 would give the Committee on Constitutional Business (CCB) broader scope in reviewing SJC minutes. Since the adoption of recommendations from the…
Overture 8, submitted by Southwest Presbytery, seeks to change the procedures that govern the Standing Judicial Commission (SJC). Overture 3 from Grace Presbytery and Overture 11 from Calvary Presbytery also address the issue. The recent flurry of SJC-related overtures comes in response to the case of Hedman vs. Pacific Northwest Presbytery. Five charges were brought…
Reasoning Together, a blog to promote the unity and ministry of elders in the PCA, is now on Facebook and Twitter. Follow us and join the conversation!
Reasoning Together chatted with Dave Perrin, Director of Ministry Development for Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (Lexington Park, MD), about his congregation’s surprising partnership with Maryland’s department of social services and how other churches can follow suit.
Overture would move the denomination to reaffirm its commitment to protecting children in its churches from sexual abuse.
Hodge is the fourth woman to fill this position, building on the foundation laid by Georgia Settle, Susan Hunt, and Jane Patete.
Mission to the World is offering a two-day intensive training on raising support Jan. 30 and 31, 2014, at MTW headquarters in Lawrenceville, Ga.
The MTW Advance Needs Assessment Team (ANAT) has completed their initial assessment of the communities in and around Cebu, Philippines. MTW’s first course of action will be to send a Global Disaster Response construction team to the Philippines along with a small medical team.
TE Grover Gunn Objects to Answers to 2013-20, 21, and 22.


