Here is the corrected, final edition of Dr. Taylor’s report on the Actions of the 40th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America:
Actions of the 40th General Assembly of the PCA
L. Roy Taylor, Stated Clerk
The Fortieth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, June 19-21, hosted by Ohio Valley Presbytery. A final total of 1,120 commissioners attended (832 Teaching Elders and 288 Ruling Elders).
Michael F. Ross Elected Moderator
Dr. Michael F. Ross, Pastor of Christ Covenant PCA, Matthews, NC, was elected moderator, after being nominated by
Dr. Ligon Duncan, Pastor of First Presbyterian, Jackson, MS. Dr. Ross is a graduate of Ohio State University, Miami University of Ohio (MBA), Columbia Biblical Seminary (M.Div.), and Reformed Theological Seminary (D.Min.). He served as founding pastor of Surfside PCA, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Senior Pastor of Trinity PCA, Jackson, MS, before becoming Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant PCA in 2006. He does adjunct teaching in Pastoral Theology at RTS-Charlotte, NC. Dr. Ross’s interests in church planting and church revitalization have been evident throughout his ministry. He and his wife, Jane, have four children. Dr. Ross’s fairness and graciousness were evident in his moderating of the Assembly, guiding it through a full docket that included debates on several controversial issues. Continue reading “Actions of the 40th PCA General Assembly”