The label “congregationalist” is being tossed around somewhat indiscriminately these days in our Presbyterian circles, especially by those who are critical of recent moves by PC(USA) evangelicals. We need to be clearer about what we mean—or ought to mean—when we use that term. It is a useful label for describing a specific view of church…
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13 congregations were officially dismissed to join ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians over this past weekend. “We extend the warmest of welcomes to all the congregations who joined ECO this weekend,” stated ECO President, Rev. Dr. Dana Allin. “We look forward to the partnership of these founding congregations to shine the beacon for…
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ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians announced today that Reverend Dr. Dana Allin, Senior Pastor of Indian River Presbyterian Church, will assume the role of President of ECO, on June 16, 2012. Allin will replace Reverend Dr. John Crosby, Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota as President. “For the last year,…
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This week I want to address two issues some people are encountering; ECO’s recognition as a Reformed body and some confusion over the term “subscriptionism” regarding the essential tenets for The Fellowship and ECO. Is ECO a Reformed Body? When congregations are in the discerning process of leaving the PC(USA), one of the issues that…
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