Study the New Form of Government (nFOG)
At the March 2011 Presbytery Meeting, the PTCA will discuss and vote on the New Form of Government (nFOG), which would replace the current form of government found in the Book of Order. In order to prepare for this decision, the Bills and Overture Committee is providing several resources for ministers and elder commissioners to study. Please look at the table below for a list of materials and resources available for your congregation to learn more about nFOG.
In addition, there will be a forum on nFOG on Saturday, February 12 from 9AM-Noon at Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina.
| Proposed Amendments to the Constitution — Part 1 of 3 :Includes Foundations of Presbyterian Polity, Form of Government, and Advisory Handbook for Councils for the Development of Policies and Procedures Required by the Form of Government. |
| About the Proposed Amendments — Part 1 of 3 :Includes a letter from the Stated Clerk, Recommendations from the 219th General Assembly (2010), General Information, and Study Guide. |
| Frequently asked questions that address key issues about the task force’s report. |
| What Is Missional Ecclesiology? from Paul Hooker, minister member of the FOG Task Force, member of the Advisory Committee on the Constitution. |
| A letter to PC(USA) elders from Carol Hunley, a task force member who is a ruling elder. |
| A brief reflection on the Foundations of Presbyterian Polity by noted author William Chapman. |
| Comparison Chart: Proposed Foundations and Form of Government to Current Form of Government |
| Comparison Chart: Current Form of Government to Proposed Foundations and Form of Government |
| Proposed Form of Government PowerPoint (7.3mb) This Power Point is suitable for use at Presbytery meetings. (This Power Point contains a narrative. To access the narrative please follow the directions below to download the Power Point to your computer.) |
| nFOG: A Basic Introduction |
| Study Materials from the Reclaim Biblical Teaching website, a resource of the Presbyterian Coalition. |
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