Presbyterians

“The overall membership of the PCA grew by 1.84% in 2024, according to the most recent statistics published by the Administrative Committee…. The largest growth rate was in the number of professions of faith by adults (22.34%) and adult baptisms (16.56%).” - By Faith

“On Tuesday, the PCUSA released its annual statistics report, which found that the United States’ largest Presbyterian denomination had approximately 1.094 million members in 2023.” - CPost

“The EPC was founded more than four decades ago by a group of about 20 churches concerned with liberal drift in the Northern Presbyterian Church….Both complementarians and egalitarians are welcome in the EPC, as are Presbyterians with differing views on charismatic practices. A range of views on creation…” - Christianity Today

“The big topic this year was the issue of same-sex attraction, celibacy, and ordination. There were a series of overtures sent to the assembly to address this issue. The result was the establishment of a committee to review the EPC’s biblical and confessional commitments” - Mere Orthodoxy

“the PCA significantly strengthened its commitment to complementarianism… by starting the process to clarify the Book of Church Order by adding the language: Furthermore, unordained people shall not be referred to as, or given the titles of, the ordained offices of pastor/elder, or deacon.” - World

“a detailed letter to parents… outlined the reasons behind the delayed return, emphasizing the Presbyterian school’s commitment to safety, minimizing learning disruptions, teacher readiness and acknowledging the anniversary” - CPost

“Presbyterians expect less fight and more fatigue as they gather following the Covenant shooting and the deaths of Harry Reeder and Tim Keller.” - CToday

“The next morning…the General Assembly was presented with a two-paragraph statement apologizing for the ‘racial disparagement reported being made by some present at our Assembly’ and condemning racism more generally.” - C.Today

“It is no secret that the Presbyterian Church in America is in turmoil…. There may come a time when the Presbyterian Church in America needs to split. But until that time comes it should not splinter.” - Ref21