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1. A Pastoral Letter from Presbyterians for Renewal
(PFR Articles/Denominational Issues)
(To download this letter as a PDF file, click here.) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace from God our Father through our Lord Jesus Christ.  The 219th General Assembly is now adjourned.  ...
The following offers a summary of some of the significant actions taken by the 219th General Assembly as of mid-day on Friday, July 9.  While these summaries are brief and descriptive, PFR will be offering ...
Dr. Andrew Purves, Professor of Reformed Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, addressed the crowd at the "PFR Breakfast" at the 219th General Assembly in Minneapolis, MN.  His topic: "The Faith ...
At the conclusion of two and a half days of General Assembly committee meetings, the news is not good from the Twin Cities.  Below is a synopsis of some of the significant actions taken by General Assembly ...
5. The General Assembly Elects Cynthia Bolbach as Moderator
(PFR Articles/Denominational Issues)
The 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has elected Cynthia Bolbach, Elder Commissioner from National Capital Presbytery, as its Moderator.  Voting was complicated by significant ...
6. Key Issues Coming to the 219th General Assembly
(PFR Articles/Denominational Issues)
To download a copy of this article as a PDF file, click here. Theoretically, General Assemblies should be the can’t-wait highlight of the denominational calendar; Jesus’ followers from across the Presbyterian ...
7. Reform from Within
(PFR Articles/Denominational Issues)
Note: to sign up for PFR's daily updates from the General Assembly meeting in Minneapolis (July 2-10, 2010), click here. Presbyterian evangelist Charles Finney was once reported to have said, ”Every ...
... during the 219th General Assembly in Minneapolis, MN.  ...
... guests and the congregation in general. Among other things, I coordinate with the pastors to select media and other art forms that support the pastor’s theme, work with volunteer leaders to select music ...
... in an open letter from the moderator and stated clerk of the 209th General Assembly, language summarizing the Great Ends bears an even more pronounced similarity to Warren’s Purpose-Driven language.[4] ...
Welcome to another General Assembly year!  In just a few short months, the 219th GA will convene in Minneapolis, MN.  The full compliment of PC(USA) agencies and organizations will be there, staffing ...
... between civil union and Christian marriage, and the effects of current laws on same-gender partners and their children. This was indeed part of your mandate from the General Assembly. But when it comes ...
In June 2008 a simple majority of the 218th General Assembly proposed the removal of G-6.0106b (biblical standards of fidelity and chastity) to the presbyteries, requiring, for the fourth time in a dozen ...
... Divinity School, Samford University, and general editor, Reformation Commentary on Scripture" THE WRITINGS OF CALVIN Battles, Ford Lewis, ed. The Piety of John Calvin: A Collection ...
15. John Calvin: Reformer & Renaissance Man
(PFR Articles/Missionally Minded)
... culture generally. But that’s only half of the story. The other half – what is more important – is the profound impact Calvin’s thought could have on us today. We could highlight many relevant dimensions ...
16. PFR Partner: Church Growth, Inc.
(PFR Partners/Partner Info)
... in their congregations. Wendy Bailey Associate General Presbyter for Evangelism & Renewal New Covenant Presbytery Houston, TX I recently attended the one day seminar on "How to Reach Unchurched ...
... to revise or ignore the clear teaching of Scripture and the continuing unflinching witness of a majority of Christians throughout time and around the globe to uphold that call of the first “General Assembly” ...
18. The Real Value of 08-B
(PFR Articles/Denominational Issues)
... the 2008 General Assembly epitomized this struggle, and in response, PFR called for an effort to “reshape the PC(USA)” in a way that would address these deeper issues over a longer term. Throughout the ...
... Church (U.S.A.) presently describes both the character of marriage (W-9.001) and the conditions for ordained service within our Presbyterian family (G-6.0106b); that the recent General Assembly has once ...
20. When Renewal Becomes Reformation
(PFR Articles/Denominational Issues)
... and Whose we are We share four core observations: The denomination we know and love has changed. This change has been a long time in coming. It was not the product of any one General Assembly, ...
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