WHEREAS it has become necessary, in consequence of the late change in the outward condition of the Church, to amend the Questions and Formula to be used at the licensing of Probationers, and the ordination of Deacons, Elders, and Ministers respectively, the General Assembly, with consent of a majority …
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The General Assembly instruct the Board of Trustees to consult with the Training of the Ministry Committee with regard to the provision of leadership training for office bearers. They further instruct the Committee to work with Presbyteries to provide training for members in identifying and using their spiritual gifts. …
WHEREAS the General Assembly did pass in 1884, with consent of Presbyteries, an Act, entitled “ Act anent the Subscription of Formula by Deacons,” whereby Deacons are relieved of subscription to the Confession of Faith. WHEREAS the same Act was passed in face of protests and dissents by a …
The Assembly approve of the Report of the Committee on the Position and Duties of Deacons, and in accordance with its recommendations — 1. Recommend Presbyteries and Synods, in appointing Financial Committees, to take advantage of the services of Deacons on these Committees. 2. As regards Assembly Committees, they …
Whereas it is desirable that the existing and constitutional law of the Church respecting the business to be transacted in Deacons’ Courts, and the relation of these courts to the superior judicatories, and respecting the jurisdiction of Kirk-sessions, should be clearly known, the General Assembly declare- 1. That the …
In conformity with the Report and Interim Act transmitted to Presbyteries for their opinion by the last and preceding Assemblies, on the subject of the Election of Office-bearers, said Report and Interim Act having been approved of by a majority of Presbyteries— THE General Assembly declare, that it is …
WHEREAS it has become necessary, in consequence of the restoration of the scriptural order of Deacons, and in consequence of the late change in the outward condition of the Church, to point out and regulate the duties of Elders and Deacons respectively, and to define and describe the powers …
The General Assembly, being deeply affected with the great decay of Christian piety amongst all ranks, and the abounding of vice and immorality, the neglect of public ordinances, and profanation of the Lord’s Day ; and considering that slackness and partiality in the exercise of discipline, and untenderness in …