Las cuatro partes del Libro de Orden son abreviadas por el uso de letras mayúsculas:
F—Las bases del gobierno presbiteriano
G—Forma de gobierno
A—Directorio para la adoración
D—Disciplina eclesiástica
This list of resources is broken into categories according to the courses usually offered in Commissioned Ruling Elders training. The list is intentionally limited in each category and represents books often listed in CRE training information. Many of these resources may be available in church libraries, presbytery and synod resource centers, etc.
The northern and southern borders are the home to millions of people and the port of entry for nearly $830 billion of goods. Additionally over half of the visitors to the US arrive through the use of land ports of entry. While there is a need to protect the interests of the United States, the measures that have been enacted over the last decade have come at great social and economic costs.
by The Rev. Jennifer Ayres, Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics, McCormick Theological Seminary
A Biblical and Theological Perspective is produced each year by the Washington Office to provide background information to advocates on why we, as Citizen Christians, address our elected and appointed officials about public issues.
“Breaking Down the Walls”—From the Middle East Study Committee.
Fundraising ideas for universities and colleges from Equal Exchange.
The Calling of the Church and the New Form of Government
With greater freedom and flexibility, the new Form of Government encourages congregations and councils to focus on God’s mission and how they can faithfully participate in this mission. In offering a structure that is more horizontal than hierarchical, the new Form of Government encourages the church to be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as it seeks to be Christ’s body and live out its calling as a community of faith, hope, love and witness.
Immigration Issues and the New Form of Government
With greater freedom and flexibility, the New Form of Government encourages congregations and councils to focus on God’s mission and how they can faithfully participate in this mission. In offering a structure that is more horizontal than hierarchical, the new Form of Government encourages the church to be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as it seeks to be Christ’s body and live out its calling as a community of faith, hope, love and witness.
This resolution is presented for the guidance and edification of the whole Christian Church and the society to which it ministers; and will determine procedures and program for the ministries divisions and staff of the General Assembly.