Of the 63 overtures submitted to this year’s General Assembly, 42 deal with the confession and repentance of race-related sins.

The overture demonstrates that the PCA takes seriously its past and current sins, and it is always healthy for the denomination to confess. By confessing specific sins of racism, the PCA creates a more welcoming environment for all minorities.

The story of racial injustice in our country’s past continues to shape our present. I think our elders feel and know this to be the case as well for our denomination.

Considered child protection, the church’s response to cultural issues such as sanctity of life and same sex marriage, Insider Movements, the third ordination vow, erroneous views of creation, and the authority of the SJC.

Majority says such a statement would do more harm than good.