Introducing ECO: the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians
The origin of the word ecology from the Greek oikos, Ortberg explained, “Every organism lives in a larger system. A healthy ecosystem filters out toxins so that organisms can thrive.” “Are you ready for a miracle?” was the opening worship song and the question in the room at the Thursday morning worship service of the... Continue Reading
Gay Anglican Priest reportedly suing Church of England over inequality
Church of England legal advice published in June last year says that a gay priest can be promoted to be a bishop provided they have not been sexually active during the priesthood. However, a selection committee can veto a gay candidate if “the appointment of the candidate would cause division and disunity within the diocese... Continue Reading
Hope for the PC(USA)? Your Perception Is Not Reality…. (Part 1)
This is seen even in the choice of words to describe how both sides of the debate… For those in favor of these, the departures from the past are a welcome change. For those opposed, they feel like a betrayal. Notice the subtle differentiation which discounts our position A few days ago, eight Presbyterian elders... Continue Reading
First Presbyterian of Orlando won’t join new denomination
More than 2,000 participants from as many as 900 Presbyterian churches are attending the convention, which concludes Friday. When it ends, the leaders of the new denomination will have a better idea of how many churches are interested in joining the Fellowship, Crosby said. First Presbyterian of Orlando is hosting the convention starting Wednesday that... Continue Reading
A PCUSA presbytery in Ohio unanimously agrees to church’s dismissal to EPC
“In faithfulness to the Lord Jesus, we believe we can no longer remain in a denomination that dishonors Christ, distorts the Bible and disobeys the commands of God.” A 205-year-old Ohio church ended its long trek to leave the Presbyterian Church (USA) after its former presbytery approved its separation on Thursday. The Presbytery of Miami... Continue Reading
PCA Congregation in Tennessee loses property at foreclosure auction
Evergreen Church (PCA) in Sevier County has a new owner. This comes after their credit union put their building in a foreclosure auction on Friday morning. An attorney representing Evangelical Christian Credit Union, the loan holder for the church, read the deed in front of a small crowd that gathered in front of the Sevier... Continue Reading
A church is more than a building, but the building matters, too
…I also know that even nomadic people develop a theology of place and space. For instance, to commemorate a God-given victory over the Philistines, 1 Samuel 7 says that Samuel “took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us.'” Just... Continue Reading
Judge Refuses to Free Leader of Amish Beard-cutting Sect
In a document filed in federal court seeking to prevent Mullet’s release, Thomas Getz, an assistant U.S. attorney, said: “Samuel Mullet Sr. is primarily and ultimately responsible for this series of violent attacks. They were carried out by his loyal and devoted followers, to settle his scores.” A federal judge Wednesday (Jan. 11) refused to... Continue Reading
New Wineskins Association of Churches is history
With the emergence of The Fellowship of Presbyterians, who’s organizing principles and vision for the church mirror the New Wineskins original initiative, the leadership of NWAC has discerned that this season of ministry is over At the close of 2011, more than a decade after its inception as the New Wineskins Initiative, the New Wineskins... Continue Reading
Church Wins Firing Case at Supreme Court – Unanimous decision strengthens “ministerial exception.”
Perich’s lawyers argued that though she was a “called” teacher (as opposed to a “lay” teacher) and a commissioned minister in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, she wasn’t enough of a “minster” to fall under the ministerial exception. The EEOC agreed, and brought its own suit against Hosanna-Tabor. Notably, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed,... Continue Reading
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