Spinning off the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation

September 23, 2006

Michael Kruse is a member of the General Assembly Council, and I was glad to hear him say that it is time to sever the relationship between the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Presbyterian Publishing corporation.

Kruse Kronicle: Time to Drop “Presbyterian” from the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation

After two years on the General Assembly Council, I have come to a conclusion. It is time for the Presbyterian Church (USA) to sever its relationship with the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC) and take back the Presbyterian name. The PPC has effectively demonstrated that they are not capable of make sound decisions that honor the denomination. I will present two episodes to illustrate why I believe this to be the case.

With the mainline PC(USA) feebly entering its end game, the additional irritation of the PPC connection is not welcome and not needed. At First Presbyterian, Quincy, IL, we are struggling to decide whether the path of obedience to our Lord Jesus leads toward leaving the denomination or toward remaining as a faithful remnant. Spinning off the PPC can not begin before 2008, which mercifully takes it off our current list of concerns.

Thank you, Michael, for sharing your mind on the matter.

Dave, whose personal Presbyterian platter is full to overflowing.

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