New Presbyterian denomination launches in response to PCUSA dropping gay clergy ban

There has long been a divide within the Presbyterian Church USA regarding ” title=”PCUSA ended its ban” target=”_blank”>PCUSA ended its ban on ordaining gay ministers.

This week, Presbyterians opposed to gay ordination launched a new denomination called the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians. Via ” title=”here” target=”_blank”>here. The president of the new group, John Crosby, told Reuters that he doesn’t want the denomination to be a one-trick pony, but it doesn’t yet appear that there are other doctrinal distinctions with the PCUSA.