Rev Bill

The General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has called on the denomination to be in a time of prayer as we consider the actions taken by the General Assembly — particularly the recommendation to ammend G-6.0106b — the ordination standards.
The letter calling for a time of prayer states:
We know the [...]

USA Today reports that the Presbyterian Church (USA) reported a loss of 57,000 members last year — the largest decline of membership since 1991. This brings our membership down to 2.2 million.
What will it take for the denomination to reverse this trend?
Greater commitment to Christ?
Greater commitment to our own faith and how we [...]

I have posted my sermon for today on my sermon blog. It’s based on Genesis 22:1-18 and entitled: Can You Pass The Test?
I have never liked exams.
I am one of those people that has “test-itis” when it comes to taking tests. I didn’t look forward to exam week in school. I [...]

This is a picture of delegates and youth advisory delegates at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) lined up to speak either for or against proposed change in the denomination’s Book of Order that covers standards of ordination.
The current standards of ordination are part of Chapter 6 of the Book [...]

I have to admit that I have been glued to the TV this week watching the College World Series — which turned out to be — umm — a real dogfight!
The Georgia Bulldogs vs. the Fresno State Bulldogs.
3 great games with plenty of drama — and Fresno State winning their first CWS title [...]