A majority of Presbyterian Church of the USA (PCUSA) presbyteries approved Amendment 24-A, which added sexual orientation and gender identity to the denomination’s anti-discrimination statement in the Book of Order F-1.0403.

The theologically progressive Covenant Network of Presbyterians celebrated the passage of the amendment, believing that the measure will make the Mainline Protestant denomination more inclusive.

“This new language provides the church with a rich opportunity for deeper reflection, honest conversation, and authentic discernment,” said the Rev. Brian Ellison, executive director of CNP, in a statement. “I’m genuinely excited to see how these more comprehensive examinations will benefit LGBTQIA+ people, as well as those from other marginalised groups, as they hear more where they stand with those who would serve among them.”

While it’s still the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States, PCUSA has experienced a substantial decline in membership over the past few decades. You would think the leadership would recognise that they are destroying the denomination. God has taken His hand of blessing off them, and the world despises them.

According to their statistics, PCUSA went from having over 2.5 million members in 2000 to around 1.045 million members last year. The denomination expects to dip below the 1 million mark by the end of this year.

I see this decision as a symptom of the disease within the PCUSA. As a denomination, they have turned away from the authority of Scripture, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and the orthodox heritage of the Church.

Fortunately, this has caused more PCUSA churches to leave the denomination e.g, The Rev. Bruce Sexton of Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermiston, Oregon, provided Christian Post with a copy of the letter he sent to his congregation in January outlining his decision to leave the denomination that he had served as a minister since 1991.

Sexton, who has long been troubled by the denomination’s liberal direction, cited the approval of the amendment at last year’s General Assembly as the breaking point.

“Now, as one who follows biblical standards, the PCUSA is identifying me as outside the Christian faith because of my biblical understanding of the covenant of marriage.” In the end, ‘I must obey God rather than man.’ (Acts 5:29).”