The aftermath of this year’s General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) finds us again at a point where the Presbyteries in our denomination are going to have to vote on several issues that have divided us in the past, and I am certain will do so again. Once again (the 5th time in 14 [...]
A majority of the Presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (USA) have voted not to amend the current statement in the Book of Order regarding ordination. You can read more about the proposed change in a previous post here. Here is the breakdown of the Presbyteries voting and an analysis from the denominations news site. I [...]
The Presbytery I am a member of (New Harmony Presbytery) voted down amendment 08(b) to the constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA) by a vote of 99-20 in our meeting today. This amendment seeks to replace one of the statements in our constitution regarding those seeking ordination in the church. The current statement requires that [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
