By Sue Cyre Theology Matters The Board of Directors ofTheology Matters is deeply grieved by the action of a majority of commissioners to the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly that now allows ministers to perform same-sex marriages and effectively changes the definition of marriage. A majority of commissioners approved and celebrated a behavior that…
By Dan Dalzell Much ado is made over megachurches these days, but did you know that there is really only one true megachurch? Only God knows the exact number, but let’s say for the sake of illustration that there are 1 billion Christians in the world. These followers of Jesus are trusting in Christ alone…
By Rev. Kevin Vogts Since shortly after its formation in 1988 the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has been fixated on deviant sexual behavior, culminating in the endorsement of homosexual pastors in 2009, homosexual “marriage” in 2011, and the election last month of their first homosexual bishop. Dr. James Nestingen, a highly respected scholar and…
By Rob Bullock The Presbyterian Foundation Pastors’ lives are extraordinarily complex. Multiple, often conflicting demands present themselves daily: Pastors are expected to be excellent preachers and knowledgeable teachers, effective managers, caring visitors and wise counselors, visionary leaders and volunteer coordinators … the list is endless. All of this is made more difficult by the sometimes…
By Stephen Magagnini More than 200 Presbyterian congregations nationwide have been torn asunder over the Presbyterian Church USA’s new rules and the ordination of its first gay minister. The rift has resulted in lawsuits, sold churches, broken friendships and scattered congregations. The Presbyterian Church, with roughly 3 million congregants across the country, has attracted independent…