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January 2023 EPC financial report: PMA/POI support closes FY23 budget gap, above FY22, Intersection of church health and church planting the topic of In All Things episode 66 with Marc de Jeu, World Outreach to use three-prong approach for disaster relief donations following Turkey/Syria earthquake, www.epc.org/donate/internationaldisasterrelief, Gospel Priorities Team champions church health, church planting, global movement, effective biblical leadership, Three-day Gospel Priorities Summit highlights 43rd General Assembly, World Outreach receiving funds forTurkey/Syria earthquakerelief as global workers assess best means of impact, In All Things episode 65 highlights the 3 Circles personal evangelism tool with Mark Farrell, Dean Weaver offers response to current revival at Asbury University, In All Things podcast hits 10,000 downloads, Building an evangelistic church culture the topic of In All Things episode 64 with Stefan Bomberger, EPC a denominational partner of He Gets Us campaign, Fire, storm ravage World Outreach ministry partner EduNations schools, In All Things episode 63 features Earla Bethel, NLT Finance Committee Chair, Annie Rose named Director of Ministerial Support and Development, World Outreach names three to staff positions, In All Things episode 62 features ECO head Dana Allin, ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians, December 2022 EPC financial report: PMA/POI support trails budget, In All Things podcast episode 61 features inclusive leadership coach Kim Wells. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Rev. 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. Walt Davis, a professor emeritus of San Francisco Theological Seminary and member of the Israel/Palestine Mission Network. His . Todd Stavrakos, a co-convener of Presbyterians for Middle East Peace. The feedback following last years Assembly asked us to utilize more of our own, so we are! he said. In addition to PMA/POI contributions, $3,733,479 in designated gifts were received through January 31. The POI model is a request for churches to support the national level of the EPC with 1 percent of undesignated receipts. A native of Dublin, Ohio, Kearney is a graduate of Grove City College in Grove City, Pa., where she received the prestigious Senior Woman of the Year recognition in 2020. Motorola Solutions, she said, was selected because the Israeli Defense Force buys the company's communication technologies. 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. Notable among themgiven its opposition to Israels presence in Judea and Samariawas Americans for Peace Now. But opponents described it as exactly that. Prior to the vote, the American Jewish Congress (AJC) labeled the resolution as "unjust" and "just plain wrong," then encouraged the GA to reject the resolution. Most of NCLCIs efforts will be directed at evangelical churches, not mainline Presbyterian ones, he said. 3.2 The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana. We are an evangelical denomination committed to the reformed faith, who exist to worship God and spread the good news of his gospel. The largest U.S. Presbyterian church narrowly voted Friday to divest from three multinational corporations that it said supply Israel with products that promote violence in occupied Palestinian territories. Eunpyeong Evangelical Holiness Church . The objective is to connect them with local churches for evangelism, counseling, meeting physical needs, or other means of care. A talented artist with a servants heart, Ann served her community in many ways. Wake up to the day's most important news. Fletcher said that part of the problem is that pro-Israel Presbyterians have been too polite given the nature of their opponents. 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. Although PCUSA has a long history of anti-Israel statements and resolutions, Stavrakos said polls show that 65% of average Presbyterians are very supportive of Israel. The divestment, vehemently opposed by many of the nation's prominent Jewish organizations, and hailed by many pro-Palestinian activists, passed by seven votes after hours of tense and complex debate. Host Dean Weaver and Dreesmann discuss discipleship in the post-pandemic church, as well as the importance of the members of a congregation understanding theology. Of the $1,216,952 received, $243,390 (20 percent) was contributed to EPC World Outreach. Date Posted 1-27-23 Providence Presbyterian Church, OPC, Cumming, GA - Pastor. The governing body of the Presbyterian Church USA on Friday recognized that the laws, policies, and practices of the government of Israel concerning the Palestinian people, "fulfill the international legal definition of apartheid.". Earla Bethel, Ruling Elder for St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk in Nassau, Bahamas, is the guest for episode 63 of the EPCs podcast, In All Things. She is a member of the National Leadership Team and serves as Chair of the Finance Committee. 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. When the EPC started in 1981, we determined that we would not disagree on the basic essentials of the Christian faith, but on anything that was not essentialsuch as the issue of ordaining women as officers or practicing charismatic giftswe would give each other liberty. The EPC is one of several denominational partners for the campaign. As we have seen in recent months with Hurricane Ian and the tornado in Selma, Ala., the generosity of the EPC when disaster strikes is one of our hallmarks, Weaver said. Dates for the main tour are October 24 through November 3, with an optional Petra, Jordan extension November 3-6. An effort supporting "positive investment" was passed at the church assembly in 2012, and the church has since invested close to a $1 million in education, renewable energy and microfinance in the Palestinian territories, according to Elizabeth Dunning, moderator of the church Mission Responsibility Through Investment committee. Divestment has become one of our best hopes for change.". The EPC is both evangelical and Presbyterian. We are committed to delivering quality independent Christian journalism you can trust. Secure online donations can be made at www.epc.org/donate/internationaldisasterrelief, which also includes instructions for donating by check and text-to-give. Looking forward, we hope to expand beyond the EPC with our guests and talk about what we call our Gospel Priorities and provide even more benefit for our listeners.. Gabriel de Guia, Executive Director of World Outreach, said a global worker couple in Turkey several hundred miles north of the devastated region is exploring avenues for relief, including setting up relief teams. 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. Flexibility. 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 . There was an audible gasp on the floor of the COBO Center in downtown Detroit after the motion passed. I am grateful for his provision of a position at World Outreach.. Weaffirm that the Bible is Gods inspired and infallible Word, and that it contains eternal truth that speaks with authority to our life, doctrine, and mission (2 Timothy 3:16). v.33 No Jew would fail to recognize in this story a picture of the relationship between the Lord and Israel. I praise God that our churches are so faithful and our POI contributions have caught up, said Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk. In addition, it said the church should strive for "positive investment" in nonviolent efforts that help everyday Israelis and Palestinians. 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. I am thrilled that we had nearly 9,500 downloads in our first season, Weaver said. The EPCs World Outreach partner in Sierra Leone, EduNations,experienced two disasters in the past two weeks. Those are just two of many enhancements for the denominations annual business meeting this year. 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. "So be it," he added. In January, the Rev. Enter your email address to subscribe to EPConnection. Our Vision To the glory of God, the EPC family aspires to embody and proclaim Jesus' love as a global movement of congregations engaged together in God's mission through transformation, multiplication, and effective biblical leadership. We are trying to be who we say we are, he said. "Pastor John C. Hagee is the founder and Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a non-denominational evangelical church with more than 20,000 active members." (sacornerstone.org) His style is serious and intellectual. Presbyterians have discussed divestment for a decade, and a similar vote was defeated by a slim margin two years ago at the last church assembly. So thats the Gospel Priorities Summit part this yearequipping and business will be interspersed with business across each day. Registration is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Following a series of devastating earthquakes in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria in February, donations to the EPCs International Disaster Relief Fund will be distributed among global workers in the region and ministry partners in both countries. 1. 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. She was a member of the Jr. League of Memphis and LeBonheur Club and was a docent and volunteer at The Pink Palace Museum where she served on the board that planned and implemented the first Pink Palace Crafts Fair. The EP Church, Ghana is one of the oldest self-governing churches in Africa, having adopted its own constitution in 1922. The network, a strong divestment supporter made up of Presbyterians, came under intense criticism this week by Jewish and pro-Israel activists, who had attacked not only its position on divestment, but also "Zionism Unsettled," a booklet it published that was sold in the church's online store. Episodes are available on a variety of podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and others. '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. The EPCs Gospel Priorities Team: (from left) Bob Stauffer, Tom Ricks, Gabriel de Guia, and Michael Davis. The rising costs with inflation have proven to be a real challenge in planning this years meeting, Weaver said. Click here for a synopsis of the EPCs statements on Scripture as recorded in our governing documents. "It takes place under the administration of an anti-Semitic Stated Clerk, Rev. Many of its members are engaged in the church's diverse diaconal work in welfare, social justice and ecology. 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.. Looking back, we highlighted members of the Office of the General Assembly staff, as well as EPC authors, committee members, and thought leaders. We believe ministry and mission begins with the local church. The amount is $78,070 (6.0 percent) less than the $1,295,022 FY23 PMA/POI support projection to fund the EPCs overall mission, vision, and strategic priorities. 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. Under PMA, churches were asked to contribute $23 per member to the Office of the General Assembly. 821 East Main St. Wendell , ID 83355 The presiding bishop (Landesbischof) of the church is Frank Otfried July (2005).There are four regional bishops (Regionalbischfe). 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 discover now In-depth Christian Group Tour of Israel - 14 days 14 Days & 13 Nights 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. December PMA/POI support was $300,62851,389 less than the budgeted projection. In All Things: Charity. Due to space constraints, the following is a partial list of the evangelical Christian leaders who affirm the above statement: Rev. (It marks its start in 2005). 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. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, the stated clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA, or PCUSA, said: the continued occupation in Palestine/Israel is 21st-century slavery.. Since its founding in 1983, this branch of the Presbyterian Church has fallen from 3,121,238 members to 1,193,770, a 62 percent loss. I know many of our churches are struggling, and I praise God for their faithful support of our mission and vision during difficult times.. I have received many phone calls and emails asking how the EPC was helping with this disaster, de Guia said. History. Search In All Things on any of these services. Late registration begins June 15 with a fee of $395 per person. Rabbi Eric J. Greenberg, director of United Nations Relations and Strategic Partnerships for the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC), called the measure, "an insult to Jews and Christians alike which damages interfaith relations.". If you appreciate the value of our news service and recognize how JNS stands out among the competition, please click on the link and make a one-time or monthly contribution. 17:4-7 tells us something of Goliath. He added that donations to the EPCs International Disaster Relief Fund will be directed toward earthquake aid efforts. Nelson not only condemned Israel, but the American Jewish community for failing to join in his condemnation. The ongoing work of the EPC is carried out by the Office of the General Assembly and staff of each ministry. He was the guest speaker for the EPCs 2022-2023 Executive Pastor/Church Administrator gatherings held in October and January. 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. A large tornado descends on Selma, Ala., in this still image from a storm chaser video. We have a world missions program with a priority on sending missionaries to unreached people groups. Synod of the Nile) is the fruit of Presbyterian mission work in Egypt, which began in 1854. Presbyterian leaders attack on Israel, American Jewish community shocks fellow worshippers. social justice-oriented denomination such as the Christian Reformed Church or the Evangelical . Pray for the emergency workers in the immediate hours ahead and the clean-up work in the days to come, Van Kampen said. Secure online donations can be made at www.epc.org/donate/internationaldisasterrelief, which also includes instructions for donating by check and text-to-give. God is everywhereeven in the news. My heart is that the EPC would habitually be planting churches that become multiplying churcheschurches planting churches planting churches.. Als evangelische Kirche bezeichnen sich Kirchen in der Tradition der Reformation.Weitgehend synonym wird hierfr auch der Terminus protestantische Kirche verwendet.. Geschichte des Begriffs. She also was a member of the Chancel Choir for more than 40 years. Mike Kuhn, Director of EPC World Outreachs International Theological Education Network (ITEN), has worked in Syria with The Outreach Foundation. He said the groundwork for todays attitudes in mainline Presbyterian churches were laid 100 years ago when the belief gained ground that much of the Bible was myth. The EPC exists to carry out the Great Commission, and those four priorities are the way we do that, Weaver noted. The PCA is an evangelical denomination in that we proclaim the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The second season of the EPCs podcast, In All Things, launches on January 6. The Evangelical Church of Greece is a growing Church of 32 congregations with 5,000 members who relinquish ultimate authority to the Scriptures and emphasize Biblical preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and children and youth activities. Host Dean Weaver and Wells discuss how inclusive leadership does not necessarily mean racial diversity but is the discipline of seeking information from a variety of sources, listening, pausing, and then reflecting. 22 Presbyteries across the U.S. The Friday vote is not the first time the Presbyterian Church found itself in controversy over statements about Israel. We envision our local churches to be evangelical and Presbyterian; hence our name. Our ability to cover the most important issues in Israel and throughout the Jewish worldwithout the standard media biasdepends on the support of committed readers. Different Presbyterian churches around the world have taken different positions on the matter. Weaver noted that the plenary and worship service speakers this year are all EPC leaders. The local church is the primary building block in the EPC. The shift will phase in over the next three years, with full POI implementation expected at the start of FY26 in July 2025. Among those who have allowed or even endorsed online Communion services are the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (though for the latter not without some serious "pushback" from a number of pastors). EPC Teaching Elder Annie Rose has been named to a new part-time staff position at the Office of the General Assembly, Director of Ministerial Support and Development. Dr. Lon AllisonDirector, Billy Graham Center, Wheaton College; Dr. Mark BaileyPresident, Dallas Theological Seminary; Joel BelzFounder, World Magazine; Richard BewesOBE, former Rector, All Souls Church, Langham Place, London Healthy churches lead to healthy pastors, which in turn lead to healthy churches. "This decision will undoubtedly have a devastating impact on relations between mainstream Jewish groups and the national Presbyterian Church (USA)," said Rabbi Steve Gutow, president of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, whose organization was one of several major Jewish groups that had flown rabbis to Detroit to plead against divestment. U.S. Jewish organizations have responded angrily to the vote by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) declaring Israel an apartheid state, with some saying it amounted to antisemitism. "The overture violates PCUSA policy, effectively demanding that Israel end its own existence and deny Jews the right of self-determination. Churches belong to one of eighteen Presbyteries, grouped . These amounts only reflect gifts received and distributed by the Office of the General Assembly, and do not reflect donations given directly to WO global workers or other projects. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Toledo University Center (Unitoledo) in So Paulo. And if Israelite, or Hebrew, history is myth, then its no more valid than anybody elses myth. In a time where pastors are unhealthy and on the verge of burnout, Annie will provide proactive care in this critical moment., Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, said Rose will help us gain traction on leading in the vital area of pastoral preparation, care, and developmenthow we think about pipeline, discipleship, ending well, the whole scope of how we care for our pastors. "We are grateful the church voted not to profit from the suffering of Palestinians under Israel's 47-year-old occupation," said Cecilie Surasky, the organization's deputy director. The seminaries have turned out pastors who, oddly enough, dont believe in big chunks of the Bible, he said. CC BY-NC-ND 2018 Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Supporters of the wider Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, or BDS, described Presbyterian divestment as a victory, though the measure the church passed Friday evening separated itself from the movement. Memorial gifts can be sent to Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis or The Village at Germantown Foundation. A letter from the. Rev. Donations also will be sent to World Outreach ministry partners Timothy Two Project International and The Outreach Foundation. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Egypt (a.k.a. Total operating expenses are $94,296 under budget and $11,900 less than the same period in FY22, offsetting the lower support totals. When asked "In the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, who do you sympathize with more?" evangelicals were far more likely to say Israel 72 percent to 4 percent in 2013, about the . For trip details or to book your reservation, visit EP's page on the Faith . 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. Ann Adamson, wife of 12th General Assembly Moderator John Adamson, dies at 85. Date Posted 1-26-23 Church of the Atonement, ARP, Silver Spring, MD - Student Ministry Intern. Lee Blvd., Suite 510Orlando, FL 32822(407) 930-4239(407) 930-4247 faxinfo@epc.org. This team will achieve that goal by equipping and resourcing Teaching and Ruling Elders to build the Kingdom of God for the glory of God.. Submitted by escamp on August 31, 2015 - 3:04pm. 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." Friday, July 8, 2022, ESG Investments: Free-market solutions to 'woke' investment onslaught, The Front Page Podcast: Unprepared to Succeed, SCOTUS takes on Bidens student debt agenda, NEW: Its not polite to pretend boys can be girls, Click Some Jewish organizations condemned the move, calling it antisemitic. The Washington Times She also served as an adjunct professor at Sterling College in Sterling, Kan., teaching undergraduate students in New Testament and basic Christian doctrine. Since its founding in 1983, this branch of the Presbyterian Church has fallen from 3,121,238 members to 1,193,770, a 62 percent loss. (January 31, 2022 / JNS) A top Presbyterian leaders broadside against Israel in a letter issued on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day may have gone too far even for his own denomination. 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. To ensure that the ideals of faith are easily understood but remain foundational, our core belief is contained in a concise list of essentials. Stavrakos said its more likely that the leadership would precipitate a crisis itself by overreachingNelsons recent comments being a prime example. Jordin Greer is the new Assistant Director of World Outreach; Torres Kearney joins the staff as Executive Assistant to Gabriel de Guia, Executive Director of World Outreach; and Carla Cora will serve World Outreach as Accounting Analyst. Photo courtesy of the Selma Sun. 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.. All praise to God that so many people listen, Weaver said. St. Paul's Evangelical Presbyterian Church, EPC, Somerset, PA - Pastor. In comparison, bishops govern the Episcopal Church and congregational church is government by congregations. Ann enjoyed playing the piano, gardening, sewing, and painting with oils. Gutow, in a statement, described the vote as stemming from a "deep animus" in church leadership against "both the Jewish people and the State of Israel.". While my reference to these injustices as slavery may seem extreme to many and, of course, offensive to most Israelis, Mr. Nelson said in a statement, no one who is informed regarding the use of military power and racial bias to control the lives of Palestinian citizens can honestly avoid the truth of this situation.. I remember once praying and saying, Father, I just want to serve you, please always prepare an opportunity for me. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak across the South. On January 24, a storm in the village of Mayatta tore the roof off a building that housed teachers offices, staff room, and classrooms for grades 4, 5, and 6. The second printing of the EPC Leadership Training Guide (revised edition) is now available for purchase atwww.epcresources.org/products/leadership-training-guide. Our speakers represent churches of all sizes from all over the country.. Join the Presbyterian denomination built for the 21st Century Reformed Evangelical Egalitarian Many denominations haven't adapted their methods as culture has shifted. 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. 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