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Some persons, in their hatred of discipline, recoil from its very name, let them understand this: if no society…can be kept in proper condition without discipline, it is much more necessary in the Church.
   -- John Calvin, Institutes, IV.xii.8

The Presbyterian Forum is the "certain trumpet" for denominational reform. We are comprised of members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) who are committed to our reformed confessional theology and representative polity, working for spiritual and theological reformation within the denomination through overt political action beginning at the local presbytery level and through the General Assembly. We serve as a resource to Presbyterians to prepare, equip, and educate pastors, elders, and members, enabling you to use our connectional and representative system of governance in order to foster confessional integrity and discipline throughout the denomination. We recognize that the PC(USA) has become top-heavy and no longer represents the will and conviction of the majority of Presbyterians. Holding fast to Biblical standards and the Church's historic confessions, we seek, within rules set forth in our polity, to organize, network, resource, equip and advise reform-seeking Presbyterians, in a grassroots manner, to do the work of the Church on every level bringing her back to faithfulness, including ensuring that the commission delegates sent to General Assemblies by presbyteries are qualified and represent the will of the majority of Presbyterians. We believe empowering the clergy and equipping the laity is the real work of the Church, recognizing that strong mission is borne of strong discipleship.

The Presbyterian Church is confessional, constitutional, and connectional. The Church’s rich confessional heritage embodies the identity and purpose of the Church and its members. The Biblical form of government with which the PC(USA) is blessed, as laid out in the Book of Order, requires Presbyterians to act as responsible stewards in the decisions made by the Church, but many are not equipped for this work. Empowering you, our brothers and sisters, for this work allows you to regain ownership of the decision-making process. Presbyterian connectionalism encourages church members to expect accountability from one another as we seek to follow the call to pursue the great ends of the Church. None of us – no church nor governing body – should passively rely on others to “be the Church for us.” Each of us, together, doing the part we are each called to do, making each voice heard and each vote counted, comprise the Church. This is our call. The Presbyterian Forum’s belief in the priesthood of all believers propels us to our work to equip Presbyterians, working towards confessional as well as ministerial faithfulness. More than ever, the PC(USA) needs to hear a clarion call from a certain trumpet, building up and encouraging those who can be servant leaders "in the field." We stand ready to assist you in congregations, presbyteries, and assemblies, sounding the call for reform.

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10 / 30: Reformation Day
This Reformation Day, we are remembering with great gratitude to God the recovery of the Gospel that He brought to us through the Reformers.

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God’s own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth, His Name, from age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us:
The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.

That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him Who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still,
His kingdom is forever.

SOLI DEO GLORIA!!

9 / 20: More site updates
Please excuse the construction that is still being performed on our website. The presbytery forums and Eye on GA sections should be working soon!

9 / 1: It Is Time For Grassroots Political Action
Are you ready? What more evidence do you need that reform is necessary in the PC(USA)? You believe our historic reformed confessions, but are your beliefs being voiced at General Assembly? It is time to take political action to ensure that your convictions are represented by the commissioners your presbytery sends to GA. It is time to reform GA commissioner election procedures in your presbytery. Operation Fair Representation equips you to do just that. You will find all you need to get started in the Resources section of the website. We are here to guide and assist you along the way.

8 / 18: Network With Others In Your Presbytery -- Join the Network!
If your desire is to effect reform in your presbytery and the denomination but you think you're a lone theological voice, let us network you with other like-minded Presbyterians in your presbytery. Join the Network! to be networked with others within your presbytery.

8 / 8: New Website! New Features! But we're not finished yet -- please check back
Welcome to our new website! Many user-friendly features have been added to better assist in providing you the resources you need as you do the work of the church, but we're still in our final stages of construction, so please be patient with us and check back in the coming weeks. The documents you're looking for are easier to find, we have added action alerts (sign up to receive them as they are released), we have added online forums sorted by presbytery for easier networking and information streamlining, and much more. Take a look around. Please excuse some final construction while we finish our website overhaul!

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