Belarus National Christian Choir to perform in PCA Church in Rainbow City, Alabama
The repertoire includes Russian classics and folk music, along with sacred American favorites, such as the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s “Messiah.” A unique taste of culture via music is making its way to Rainbow Presbyterian Church in Rainbow City. The Belarus National Christian Choir, comprising about 28 choir members and a four-piece instrumental ensemble from... Continue Reading
Defendant’s Plea in the Case of Siouxlands Presbytery vs. TE Gregory Lawrence
(Editor’s Note: On September 25 we posted the story on the judgment of Siouxlands Presbytery finding Teaching Elder Greg Lawrence not guilty of charges brought against him on his theological view. Two documents have become public subsequent to the decision: The first was the actual charges against Lawrence which were published here on October 3.... Continue Reading
Two PCUSA openly gay candidates move towards ordination; the first is set for October 8th
The Synod Permanent Judicial Commission claimed that since there were conflicting interpretations of Scripture presented during hearings, the presbytery had the right to choose which interpretation to use. The ordination of one openly gay candidate as a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister came a step closer to reality after a synod-level tribunal found that a California... Continue Reading
The Case of PCA Siouxlands Presbytery vs. TE Gregory Lawrence
Below is the text of the official Charges and Specifications that were brought against TE Greg Lawrence in Siouxlands Presbytery. As previously reported, last month he was found not guilty of each of these charges. (A separate story will contain the findings of the Presbytery in coming to that conclusion.) Charges and Specifications In the... Continue Reading
Independent Charismatic Church in Las Vegas Church Defaults on $7.6M mortgage, files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection
Facing a dramatic decline in its property values, The Church at South Las Vegas stopped paying its mortgage in May and filed for Chapter 11 protection in July after its lender filed suit. The church owes approximately $7.6 million on property now worth only $2.4 million. Pastor Benny Perez told media that the default was... Continue Reading
Police inquiry over Jehovah’s Witness magazine ‘mentally diseased’ article
An official magazine for Jehovah’s Witnesses that described those who leave the church as “mentally diseased” is at the centre of a police inquiry, it has emerged. Detectives are investigating whether the article, published in July’s edition of The Watchtower, is in breach of Britain’s religious hatred laws. The article, published in the magazine which... Continue Reading
Fellowship of Presbyterians: Should We Go or Should We Stay?
It has now been a month since the Fellowship of Presbyterians (FOP) had its inaugural rally. Apparently, this movement was created in order to answer the question, “How can we separate from the main herd without jeopardizing church property and/or ministerial pensions?” I think those who have placed high hopes upon this movement will be... Continue Reading
PCUSA General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC) votes to change name to Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA)
When asked by a council member why the words “General Assembly” wasn’t (sic) included in the new name, Kruse said that the term “General Assembly” tends to attached itself to a legislative body, while “we are a board that overseas (sic) the PCUSA mission.” The General Assembly Mission Council will have a new name following... Continue Reading
CRC and RCA: The Fundamental Differences
When Christ prayed that his church would achieve “unity” (John 17:23) I do not believe he necessarily meant institutional unity. True unity between churches such as the CRC and RCA will be accomplished by cooperation and collaboration on the local level among individual congregations. On April 8, 1857, letters from four churches were read at... Continue Reading
Southern Baptist Leaders Paige Patterson and Al Mohler discuss denomination name change
“At the same time, our commitment to the Great Commission and the urgency of the Gospel must exceed our emotional attachments and fears. A responsible movement of Gospel churches — of Baptist churches — must be ready to ask this question and face it fearlessly. We can and will do this together.” Paige Patterson and... Continue Reading
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