General Synod 2026 Opening Worship Oi Whi
Moderator David Walkup opened wor- ship for the 222nd General Synod of the ARP Church by reading Psalm 100. Vice Modera- portion, reading tributes for the six ministers who passed away in the last year: Stephen Crotts, Jin Kwan Kim, Bill Macaulay, Jan Sat- tem, Tim Watson, and Larry Young. He then read the list of elders who passed away, orga-
Rev. Myers McKinney, associate pastor of Lake Wales ARP Church. Reading from Leviticus 24:1-9, McKinney shared how believers can receive the Lord’s Supper without fear. Through God’s mediation, we are safe in God’s holy place. He-
brews 8:5 helps us understand the tabernacle and the journey into the heart of Eden. Through God’s mediation, we are made holy by God’s grace. God
Rev. Brooks Pipher, pastor of Covenant Church Burbank, closed by
Tuesday Afternoon Business
special thanks to the many people involved in planning and running Synod, including the Bonclarken staff and musicians Betsy Logeman and Joshua Klatt. Principal Clerk Kyle Sims announced that a quorum was present based on registration numbers. He also read last year’s overture report. Moderator David Walkup then delivered his retiring address, which begins on page 4. Vice Moderator Beard McAulay was presented with the Modera-
tor’s shield. McAulay then gave his Moderator’s Challenge for the year, which begins on page 6.
Business continued with the Special Moderator’s Committee on Kinism and Race Realism. After much discussion and several amend- ments, the 28-page report was referred back to the committee. The mo- tion directed the committee to provide a clear and precise glossary of - - available to all churches in the ARP Church as a preliminary report by The allocation of Synod funds was presented by Stewardship Chair
advance the Gospel here and abroad. We need to share with our church- es. How do we expect people to give when they don’t know how it is spent? Just think how much more effective our agencies could be if we are behind it. If you need help explaining the Denominational Ministry
July/August 2026 Background Photo by Mike L on Unsplash Background Photo by Mike L on Unsplash 3 Tuesday Evening Business Worship services began with a hymn or psalm, followed by the
reading of a Catechism question in unison. has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things,
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and absorb all our uncleanness. This is the Christ we get week in and
report. Jeff Kingswood and Bill McKay said they are thankful for the prayers, fellowship, and good barbecue. ARPC Canada has 12 congre- gations and four missions. The World Witness 2027 with Ian Hamilton as the speaker, and it was approved that he will be formed to study and recommend an appropriate plan to constitute - property title is in dispute and that funding is complicated. The order of the day was reached, and Rev. Nick Napier prayed,
Erskine College and Seminary presented its report with Dr. Adam-
Business continued with a motion in regards to the assets from the
Tucker ARP Church when it was part of Second Presbytery. Synod was informed that an Islamic Study Center is currently using the former - sion. Although the Commission on Second Presbytery did not present numerous legal challenges. The commission continues to receive sug- gestions and ideas about how to handle the money, and its work re- mains complicated. The order of the day was reached without approval of the motion or a solution. never slumber or sleep, we can lie in bed in peace and return tomorrow
Beard McAulay with David Walkup
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