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  Note from the Plumb Line Editors

  There is breaking news to report. In the EPC’s January and February presbytery meetings, four presbyteries have passed an overture that would resolve the current crisis in the EPC over same sex attraction (SSA) and ordination. Commissioners to the 2026 General Assembly will now have the opportunity to vote in favor of a proposed Book…

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  Weaponizing the Ethos

  For 46 years the EPC has been guided by its motto: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity. In times of conflict and disagreement, our ethos has served us well. But what happens when the ethos becomes a weapon? What happens when it is used to silence disagreement and dissent? What happens when…

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  Yes, God is ‘Anti-Gay’

  Is God anti-gay? Yes, God is anti-gay. The God of the Bible is anti-gay, and the gods of this world are pro-gay. We have walked the long road with prodigals and their parents. Some have been led by the nose by the false idea that homosexuality is a permanent feature of some people’s humanity and…

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  New Ad Interim Committee
  BoG Amendment Insufficient

  There is much to commend in the new Book of Government (BoG) amendment (12-17-25 Draft) offered by the Ad Interim Committee (AIC). It reflects many Biblical principles that would be imperative for church officers. Ultimately, it’s not what the amendment says that is problematic, but what it does not say.

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  My Personal Experience
  with SSA Pastors

  For most of us, the question of ordaining a “same sex attracted but celibate” pastor is a theoretical conversation. Not for me. In my 43 years of ministry, three of the four churches I have served have had an SSA pastor. In each instance, though the circumstances vary, each of these pastors would have been…

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  The Goldilocks Dilemma:
  Why the EPC’s Middle Way
  Cannot Hold

  In the beloved fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” Goldilocks rejects the bowls of porridge that are too hot and too cold, choosing instead the porridge that is “just right.” It is a charming children’s story. But when applied to denominational identity, the search for “just right” and a middle way can lead to…