PCUSA's New Ordination Standards Raise Concerns Over Control and Exclusion

PCUSA's New Ordination Standards Raise Concerns Over Control and Exclusion

The Presbyterian Church (USA) has recently completed the final step in approving an amendment to its Book of Order that introduces questioning of clergy candidates regarding their views on LGBT ideology. Known as Amendment 24-C, this change was part of the Olympia Overture, which aimed to modify G-2.0104b to include inquiries about sexual orientation and gender identity. The amendment secured a majority last month and is scheduled to take effect…