An Introduction from Dr. Barry Jenkins, Senior Pastor
The 1978 Authoritative Interpretation / Policy Statement and Recommendations
This document approved by the 190th General Assembly (1978) has been the Church’s Definitive Guidance/Authoritative Interpretation on Issues related to homosexuality and ordination. A clear biblical and theological explanation is presented.
What G-6.0106b Means: Prepared by The Presbyterian Coalition Task Force on Church Discipline. This document gives a timeline and theological explanation of section G-6.0106b, also known as the “Fidelity and Chastity” clause of the Constitution.
Mark D. Roberts: The End of the PCUSA? Revisited. This series of “blogs” is written by a Presbyterian minister, author and lecturer. Additions are frequently added to this series. He gives a well balanced view of why the two opposing positions find little common ground.
Presbyterian For Renewal web site has several helpful articles, two of which are:
- Reshaping the PC(USA): PFR Looks Beyond the 218th General Assembly: This article is the PFR’s initial response to the actions of the 218th General Assembly.
- Contending for the Faith: The Way Forward After GA 2008: This article presents several major actions of the 218th General Assembly and PFR’s response.
The Presbyterian Coalition web site has several helpful articles. Their article “What Happened at the General Assembly of 2008? And Where Do We Go From Here?” is another helpful summary of the actions of the 218th Assembly.
Past Session Actions relating to previous General Assemblies:
Current Session Actions relating to the 218th General Assembly:
