Senior Religion Reporter, The Huffington Post. For more information about the EPCs Gospel Priorities, see www.epc.org/gospelpriorities. I am excited, humbled, and extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve World Outreach in whatever way I can.. Separately, delegates to the churchs 225th General Assembly voted to have the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board designate May 15 of each year as Palestinian Nakba Remembrance Day to show solidarity with those suffering under [Israeli] occupation. That move was approved as part of a larger consent agenda used for items less likely to spark floor debate. I am gratified that so many people take time to spend part of their day with us. Evangelical Holy land Tour - 10 days 10 Days & 9 Nights Experience the Bible coming alive as you visit the places where King David, the prophets, Jesus and the disciples were. Office of the General Assembly5850 T.G. Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis Israel - Faith Based Expeditions october 24 - november 3, 2023 (Main tour) november 3 - 6, 2023 (optional Petra, jordan extension) evangelical presbyterian church of annapolis 11-day "Biblical encounter" tour in Israel with optional petra, jordan extension Book Now Prepare to Be Inspired Greer is an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbytery of the Great Plains with ministry experience in Guatemala, Albania, Macedonia, the Philippines, Spain, and numerous domestic mission projects. Host Dean Weaver and Bethel discuss her faith journey, as well as how St. Andrews and Lucaya Presbyterian Church in Freeport, Bahamas, came to the EPC from the Church of Scotland. Pastor Tony Spell of the Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been noted for defying pandemic guidelines since the coronavirus reached US soil. Ive never heard a stated clerk directly attack the American Jewish community. More than 84,000 buildings are severely damaged, need urgent demolition, or have collapsed. "It takes place under the administration of an anti-Semitic Stated Clerk, Rev. Your average Christian knows nothing about the Holocaust. But opponents described it as exactly that. To contribute, go to www.epc.org/emergencyrelief. The vote at the church's biennial General Assembly, meeting this week in Detroit, was 310 to 303. The problem rests with the denominations leadership. The Presbyterian Church's claims are backed by several human rights groups, including Jewish ones, and in its use of the term apartheid to refer to Israel's occupation of the West Bank. She and her family immigrated to the United States from Brazil in 2022, where she was a Managing Partner for D.F.C. Presbyterians for Middle East Peace was founded in the wake of, and in opposition to, a 2004 resolution by PCUSAs General Assembly (431-62) prohibiting any of the Churchs $7 billion investment fund from going to companies doing business in Israel, giving PCUSA the dubious distinction of being the first major success of the divestment movement even before the BDS movement became official. The creation of the new denomination was primarily due to the efforts of J. Gresham Machen, one of the most important conservative Protestant thinkers of the first half of the 20th century.Machen died less than seven months after founding the denomination, and so didn't live to see the trend that . In the first quarter of the 21st century, the denomination claimed more than 340,000 members and 1,400 churches, making it the second largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S., after the more liberal Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Abraham H. Foxman, ADL national director, said Friday that church leaders have "fomented an atmosphere of open hostility to Israel" and that the vote sent a "painful message" about Jewish-Presbyterian relations. As rescue operations continue in southern Turkey two weeks after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook the region, EPC World Outreach is developing plans to assist with long-term recovery and ministry efforts. Nate Dreesmann, who serves with EPCs sister denomination, ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians, is the guest for episode 59 of the EPCs podcast, In All Things. Dreesmann serves as ECOs Executive Director of Ecclesiastical Support. I know many of our churches are struggling, and I praise God for their faithful support of our mission and vision during difficult times.. But it takes a lot of hard work, time, and money to do what we do. Join the Presbyterian denomination built for the 21st Century Reformed Evangelical Egalitarian Many denominations haven't adapted their methods as culture has shifted. At the same time, we are rooted deeply in the Protestant Reformation and especially the theological and pastoral work of John Calvin. In addition to PMA/POI contributions, $3,733,479 in designated gifts were received through January 31. A 2004 resolution called on the church to divest from multinational firms that did business in Israel, although that language was softened two years later to make divestment a last resort.. Our global workers in Turkey have been diligently assessing ways for us to engage, de Guia said. Memorial gifts can be sent to Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis or The Village at Germantown Foundation. The Rev. Of the $1,444,417 received in FY23, $288,883 (20 percent) was contributed to EPC World Outreach. "Now that U.S.-backed peace talks have proven to be ineffective, we hope that others, including Jewish institutions, will follow suit. The feedback following last years Assembly asked us to utilize more of our own, so we are! he said. The vote, amended several times on the assembly floor, also supported interfaith cooperation, the right of Israel to exist, and a two-state solution. New Artificial Intelligence Program ChatGPT Generates Concern: A Liberal Bias? The Gospel Priorities Team was developed from the vision of the EPC, said Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk. He said the church was not only choosing divestment, but "separation" from Israel and Jewish allies. Each chapter concludes with practical leadership applications and questions for review and discussion. A destroyed building leans on a house in the Turkish seaport city of Samandag, which in New Testament times was the port for Antioch and the place from which the Apostle Paul launched his first voyage to Tarsus. Were possibly at a tipping point, he said. In Isaiah 5:1-2, for example, God is once again the owner of the vineyard and Israel the vineyard itself, yielding bad fruit. In Non-Essentials: Liberty. Most of these churches are in Wales, but due to strong historical links between the Welsh and certain English cities, there are churches using both the English and the Welsh languages in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Coventry and Liverpool. Others have embraced culture to a detriment and risk losing the essence of who they are and the rich heritage of our faith. Her responsibilities at Eastminster included preaching, pastoral care, and developing and implemented a membership discipleship plan. In a follow-up statement addressing the criticism, he said, While my reference to these injustices as slavery may seem extreme to many and, of course, offensive to most Israelis, no one who is informed can honestly avoid the truth of this situation.. And our Church Health and Effective Biblical Leadership teams are collaborating to assess the health, viability, and needs of our churches and pastors through surveys and other assessment tools.. The theme of the Assembly is Sharpen, based on Ephesians 4:12, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ , We want to be good stewards of our commissioners time and resources, so we have shortened the gathering by a day, said Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk. The EP Church, Ghana is very committed to its spirituality and social action ministries. 'Changed My Whole Entire Being': Ex-Strip Club Owner Born Again, Now Works to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking, US Cracks Down, Bans TikTok on All Federal Phones. Executive leadership consultant and coach Kim Wells is the guest for episode 61 of the EPCs podcast, In All Things. This weeks episode continues a series of conversations focused on the denominations strategic priority of Effective Biblical Leadership. Living Waters Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Toledo University Center (Unitoledo) in So Paulo. The activist group Presbyterian for Middle East Peace (PfMEP) pointed out that the resolution breaches PCUSA's own policies. Steve Burton, Pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Selma, reported minor damage to the church property, but complete devastation in residential areas approximately 100 yards away. We believe ministry and mission begins with the local church. For many years, the Synod of the Nile grew as part of the PC(USA) until Egypt gained independence from British rule in 1952. Church Profile. The result is that when we get together in our regional and national meetings, we spend most of our time in worship and fellowship and almost none in arguing with each other. The rising costs with inflation have proven to be a real challenge in planning this years meeting, Weaver said. Our numbers are somewhat disappointing, but we know that some are end-of-year timing issues and some reflect the larger reality of our current economy, said Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk. As of February 23, government officials have placed the death toll at more than 47,000 with more than 164,000 structures collapsed or damaged to the point that they need to be demolished. With the formation of the team, the priorities have been officially renamed Gospel Priorities.. Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Newark, Delaware | Newark DE He made his comments days after a gunman took hostages at a Texas synagogue before being shot and killed by police. We are committed to delivering quality independent Christian journalism you can trust. I am really excited about what the Lord is doing in the EPC, Stauffer said. Divesting from the three companies is "not to be construed or represented by any organization of the PC(USA) as divestment from the State of Israel, or an alignment with or endorsement of the global BDS (Boycott, Divest and Sanctions) movement," said the text of the Presbyterian's overture. So thats the Gospel Priorities Summit part this yearequipping and business will be interspersed with business across each day. The audio recordings also are available on the EPC website at www.epc.org/inallthings. Were available 24/7. Im excited for their passion for the mission and the giftings they each bring to their roles with EPC World Outreach., Dana Allin, who serves as Synod Executive with the EPCs sister denomination, ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians, is the guest for episode 62 of the EPCs podcast, In All Things.. The event accepted voluntary donations for entry. Credit: Westminster Presbyterian Church. To the glory of God, the EPC family aspires to embody and proclaim Jesus love as a global movement of congregations engaged together in Gods mission through transformation, multiplication, and effective biblical leadership. The EPC exists to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus as a denomination of Presbyterian, Reformed, Evangelical, and Missional congregations. Fletcher said that part of the problem is that pro-Israel Presbyterians have been too polite given the nature of their opponents. Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals It's the third time in the past decade the theologically conservative Presbyterian denomination has. It is a blessing and an honor to be in a position to support and strengthen our pastors and their families., Annies role is tremendously important, said Michael Davis, EPC Assistant Stated Clerk. I look forward to collaborating with Michael, Tom, and Gabriel to develop and implement strategies to reach our communities and the world for Christ., Its exciting that we are approaching the Gospel Priorities with unprecedented unity, de Guia said. Also included are the EPC ordination vows and an Emotional and Spiritual Health Inventory. The Presbyterian Churchs apartheid resolution passed in a 266-116 vote. The synergy between World Outreach and the Church Planting Team is a growing endeavor to see our global church planters and domestic church planters collaborate on serving immigrant communities, he said. Missions has been a part of my life since my call to ministry in 2013, Greer said. Copyright 2023 The Washington Times, LLC. When the need came for the church to acknowledge its mission and membership beyond the Ewe ethnic group, it was renamed Evangelical Presbyterian Church (1952). Position Posting. The seat of the church is in Stuttgart.It is a full member of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), and is a Lutheran Church. In addition, it said the church should strive for "positive investment" in nonviolent efforts that help everyday Israelis and Palestinians. It associates mainly with Reformed bodies holding similar or identical beliefs regarding Christology, ecclesiology, and ethical/moral stances. Click here for a synopsis of the EPCs statements on Scripture as recorded in our governing documents. EduNations builds and operates schools in under-resourced communities in the largely impoverished west African nation. Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Newark, Delaware. World Outreach (WO), the international missions arm of the EPC, has named three individuals to staff positions at the Office of the General Assembly in Orlando. Stavrakos said its more likely that the leadership would precipitate a crisis itself by overreachingNelsons recent comments being a prime example. The statement said the denomination engaged in slander against Israel, adding, the path to peace in Israel/Palestine will not be found on a path of anti-Israel rhetoric that offers nothing tangible to the Palestinian people.. Mark Ingles and EPC Chaplaincy highlight In All Things podcast episode 60, Tornado strikes Selma, Ala.; EPC congregation affected, Leadership Training Guide reprint now available, www.epcresources.org/products/leadership-training-guide, In All Things podcast season 2 kicks off with ECOs Nate Dreesmann, EPC podcast In All Things enters season 2, approaches 10,000 downloads, Rokassa dormitory reconstruction:$34,579, Rokassa student and teacher clothes and belongings:$4,896, Mayatta Primary School reconstruction:$4,700. That Assembly approved three amendments to the Book of Government and two revisions to the Book of Worship, as well as a number of items noted as Acts of the Assembly. Our goal is that every episode has something that will inform, equip, and bless them.. Pray that every parent in town will be reunited with their children this afternoon and that all displaced families will find their physical needs met today, as well as their spiritual and emotional needs in the future. Of the $1,216,952 received, $243,390 (20 percent) was contributed to EPC World Outreach. v.33 No Jew would fail to recognize in this story a picture of the relationship between the Lord and Israel. But never the Jewish community, said Stavrakos. Total operating expenses are $94,296 under budget and $11,900 less than the same period in FY22, offsetting the lower support totals. 3.2 The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana. In a prior interviews and statements, Motorola and Hewlett-Packard representatives have defended their products and cited their safety and human rights protection measures. The Parable of the Tenants. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. It means the Presbyterian Church (USA) will sell its shares of Motorola Solutions, Caterpillar and Hewlett Packard, worth about $21 million. Secure online donations can be made at www.epc.org/donate/internationaldisasterrelief, which also includes instructions for donating by check and text-to-give. Mike Kuhn, Director of EPC World Outreachs International Theological Education Network (ITEN), has worked in Syria with The Outreach Foundation. We drop a new episode every Friday.. He said the Jewish prayer book known as the Siddur has dozens of references to Zion, or Israel and the return of the Jewish people there., Mr. Cooper said the PCUSA leaders have a political narrative that has no space for historic reality, like a 3500-year relationship between the people of Israel and their land., The rabbi said the resolution makes the bomb-throwers and the missile-launchers among the Palestinians come out stronger against the moderates in the Palestinian camp.. Need prayer? Dressman also provides insights on developing a discipleship program and discipleship culture in light of research that reveals 90 percent of American churches are experiencing a decline in attendance. The presiding bishop (Landesbischof) of the church is Frank Otfried July (2005).There are four regional bishops (Regionalbischfe). Divestment has become one of our best hopes for change.". The anti-Israel resolution was criticized by other Christian groups. Four members of the Office of the General Assembly staff are collaborating as the EPCs Gospel Priorities Team to shepherd the denominations four strategic priorities of church planting, church health, global movement, and effective biblical leadership. It called Zionism a "false theology.". Marc de Jeu, Church Health Coordinator and Mission Mobilizer for the Presbytery of the Alleghenies., is the guest for episode 66 of the EPCs podcast, In All Things., Host Dean Weaver and de Jeu discuss a variety of avenues for church health, including the role of a mentor in the life of the pastor, how healthy churches are those that are outward-focused and relational, how mission catalyzes community, and how church health and church planting intersect under the EPCs goal for churches of faithfulness in the neighborhood.. 1. A letter from the. The Gospel of John The High Priestly Prayer February 19, 2023 Preacher : Pastor Stephen Hess Passage: John 17:1-26 Service Type: Sunday Morning Service The word "evangelical" comes from the Greek word meaning "good news." We desire all people to trust in the saving work of Jesus and enjoy eternal life in him. On July 8, the 1.1 million member denomination's general assembly voted 266-116 on a resolution that stated "Israel's laws, policies, and practices constitute . In an email immediately after the storm to Ken Van Kampen, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of the Central South, Burton noted that a school with 360 students was near the church. She also served as an adjunct professor at Sterling College in Sterling, Kan., teaching undergraduate students in New Testament and basic Christian doctrine. The EPC is one of several denominational partners for the campaign. Thats why we view every news story through the lens of faith. The Jesus Movement aside, 1970 was a watershed year . For more information about He Gets Us, see www.hegetsus.com. While our registration fee is very competitive to similar gatherings of this kind, our staff continues to diligently seek ways to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us.. Secure online donations can be made at www.epc.org/donate/internationaldisasterrelief, which also includes instructions for donating by check and text-to-give. Each day will have training and equipping sessions based on one of the EPCs four Gospel Priorities of Church Planting, Church Health, Global Movement, and Effective Biblical Leadership. Based on feedback from last years attendees, GA will have more of a conference feel as opposed to primarily a business meeting with some equipping at the front.. A group of members and clergy who opposed the latest action said the vote will feed the belief that Americas largest Presbyterian denomination is antisemitic. Dr. J. Whether for a meal or an extended stay, she had a gift for making everyone feel at home. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Reformed and Evangelical Across Four Centuries: The Presbyterian Story in Americ at the best online prices at eBay! I hope our listeners will continue to share In All Things with their networks and by social media, Weaver said. Host Dean Weaver and Farrell discuss the impact of a high school coach on his faith journey, as well as how Farrells 22-year Air Force career prepared him to serve both as a pastor and as Church Health Coordinator for Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean. Gabriel de Guia, Executive Director of EPC World Outreach, said the three avenues for disbursements are based on long-standing ministry partnerships. The PC (USA) has rapidly shed membership for decades, severely limiting the amount of revenue that reaches the Presbyterian Center headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. He added that donations to the EPCs International Disaster Relief Fund will be directed toward earthquake aid efforts. While we meet in different locations, we have a common aim - we love Jesus & want to make him known. And so, to say Israel has a right to reclaim part of its ancient homeland just doesnt square when seen through the modern lens of geopolitics., Fletcher said the lack of Bible knowledge has unfortunately reached evangelical Christians as well. I am grateful for how Gods love is so evident in our people that they want to help people who are hurting in ways most of cannot imagine., Mark Farrell, Pastor of Tampa Covenant Church in Tampa, Fla., is the guest for episode 65 of the EPCs podcast, In All Things.. Discussion of the measure labeling Israel as an apartheid state was moderated on the floor with presenters speaking via video links. Farrell also explains how to develop an evangelistic culture in the church; how the 3 Circles method is a fully biblical, effective tool for personal evangelism among all ages; and how to incorporate the 3 Circles in a variety of avenues in the church. We embrace the Westminster Confession of Faith as our doctrinal standard, and the rule of spiritually mature elders linked together regionally as the best way to guide local congregations. Our 2023 GA / GPS will be held at Cherry Hills Community Church in suburban Denver, Colorado. 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His . The regional bishops are located at Heilbronn, Stuttgart, Ulm, and Reutlingen. The ongoing work of the General Assembly is overseen by Permanent Committees and carried out by the Office of the General Assembly and staff of each ministry. 17:4-7 tells us something of Goliath. We have World Outreach missionaries on the ground in Turkey who are currently assessing specific ways for us to engage there, de Guia said. Books, supplies, and furniture were ruined by wind and rain. The Presbyterian Church (USA) was formed in 1983 by the merger of the chiefly southern U.S.-based Presbyterian Church in the United States and the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, which had congregations across the country. - Of the total, $3,517,980 was designated for World Outreach workers and projects, and $215,499 was designated for EPC projects. It is important to note that seventy percent of PCUSA commissioners voted to approve this," said PfMEP Pastor John Wimberly. Although the United Methodists voted against churchwide divestment in 2012, its General Board of Pension and Health Benefits decided last week to sell its stock in G4S, a prison and security services company, after members asked questions about its work in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Subtitled "A Resource for Pastors, Elders, and Church Leaders of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church," the guide was developed by the EPC's Ministerial Vocation and Theology committees, and produced by the EPC Office of the General Assembly. Flexibility. The Constitution of the EPC consists of theWestminster Confession of Faith(including the Larger and Shorter Catechisms), the Essentials of our Faith, and theBook of Order(comprised of The Book of Government, The Book of Discipline, and The Book of Worship). Last year, the Mennonite Central Committee decided to not "knowingly invest in companies that benefit from products or services used to perpetrate acts of violence against Palestinians [and] Israelis." The four Gospel Priorities are how we are going to tackle those opportunities and tell people about Jesus. Host Dean Weaver and Bomberger discuss three aspects of church health in the EPCevangelism, revitalization, and transitional pastorates. For international customers: The center is staffed and provides answers on Sundays through Thursdays between 7AM and 14PM Israel time Toll Free number 1-800-448-9291 Telephone +972-3-761-9056 Fax . Commemorating the founding of Israel as a day for pro-Palestinian solidarity shows a disconnect between the lip service paid to the idea that Israel should exist and the words on the pages of the documents that are being advanced by the Presbyterian Church (USA), said Ari Morgenstern, senior director for policy and communications at Christians United for Israel, an evangelical Christian organization. "But 70 percent of Presbyterians would not agree.". The 230-page, spiral-bound book is designed to assist churches in leadership development and includes instructions on how to use the material to prepare ministers, Ruling Elders, and deacons for their ordination vows. Listen and subscribe to CBN's all new Quick Start Podcast: Officials with The Wiesental Centerargued that PCUSA leaders "rigged" the resolution, also known as an overture, by giving church members false and misleading information. 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