Resources
for Examination of Candidates
Presbyteries
and Sessions that have adopted statements of intent to comply with Book
of Order requirements for ordination.
Language
suggested by renewal organizations:
In
its discernment of the essentials of Reformed polity and for the sake
of the peace, unity, and purity of the church, this governing body
adopts the principle that compliance with the standards for ordination
adopted by the whole church in the Book of Order is an essential of
Reformed polity. Therefore, any departure from the standards for ordination
expressed in the Book of Order will bar a candidate from ordination
and/or installation by this governing body. Provisions of the Book
of Order are signified as being standards by use of the term "shall,"
"is/are to be," “requirement,” or equivalent
expression.
(Please let us know
if your presbytery adopts such a statement.)
Examining
Candidates for Ordination and Installation in the New Environment Created
by the PUP Report
Examining
Candidates...Part II: The Questions
Ordination
Standards
Synod
Court Rules in Support of Presbytery Resolution to Uphold the Constitutional
Requirements for Ordination
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the Decision
Olympia Presbytery Resolution One of Many
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Authoritative Interpretation of 1978
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for Presbyterians, is homosexual practice sin? by Jim Berkley
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is the Meaning of G-6.0106b
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OneByOne:
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When sexual sin becomes accepted in the society and even finds its way
into acceptance within the walls of the Christian Church, it is essential
for Christians to resist, not only in the theological and polity realm
but also by loving ministry. OneByOne is the loving
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Coalition
issues Open Letter regarding abuses of GA Open Meeting Policy
Financial
Troubles in the Office of the General Assembly
by Jim Berkley, Director of Presbyterian Action and Coalition board
member
Announcement
from The Presbyterian Coalition:
Schlossberg to retire as Executive Director:
Search Committee seeks applicants
February 8, 2008
This position is full time with flexible location.
A job description is available upon request. All inquiries should be
made to Rev. Anita Bell at anitambell@aol.com.