The Fellowship of Presbyterians

We are grateful for the many speakers who shared ideas, stories, vision, and messages from the Word of God at the Covenanting Conference in Orlando. Videos from the Conference are now available on the Vimeo page or you can watch them directly on this page through the links below. The videos can also be downloaded directly through the Vimeo link. (more…)

John Ortberg, Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian, in Menlo Park, CA, shares a vision for ministry and introduces The Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO). This talk took place on January 19, 2012, at the Covenanting Conference for The Fellowship of Presbyterians, in Orlando, FL. You can also download the video directly through the Vimeo link below.

John Ortberg: A Vision for Ministry & Introducing ECO from Fellowship of Presbyterians on Vimeo.

Making a covenant is a highly personal decision. It acknowledges that something beyond us is more important than ourselves. It is only in the keeping of such personal commitments, however, that meaningful communities are formed and life in the church flourishes. When one part of the Body rejoices, we all rejoice and when one part suffers, we all suffer: ”Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ . . . Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:7, 22).

We at the Covenanting Conference in Orlando are making a covenant together, to live as God created us to be. We invite you to sign the Fellowship Covenant with us.

The new Reformed body has been named: Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians. Learn more about our vision and values.

• Evangelical Covenant Order
• Polity
• Theology
• Press Release

The volunteers are here, the folders are stuffed, and registration just opened . . .  the Covenanting Conference in Orlando has begun! Join us in prayer that we will follow the Spirit’s leading as we worship, discuss, and learn together. While we will largely focus on details, we still aim to keep the mission the center: building flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ.

The full schedule for the Orlando Covenanting Conference (January 18-20) has been finalized. The Orlando Conference schedule, with the speakers and their topics as well as break-out sessions, is available here.  In addition to six main stage speakers, there will be 18 breakout sessions on a wide range of topics including “God’s Design for Human Sexuality,” “Justice: Our Biblical Mandate,” and “Doing Mission in Our Changing Context.” We will also offer sessions on the health and benefits plan for the new Reformed body, plus in-depth looks at the Polity and Theology documents.

The three-day conference includes worship in five different styles of praise and celebration, a prayer room open throughout the conference, and 22 exhibitors. More than 2,100 people are registered to join us. We look forward to gathering to learn, fellowship, and worship in Christian community as we find a new way forward in ministry and mission.

We are excited about the more than 2,100 people who have registered to attend the Covenanting Conference in Orlando, FL, January 18-20. In addition, several hundred  will attend the pre-conference gathering designed for those under age 45. Please note that registration closes Monday, January 9 at 11:59PM (midnight). (more…)

We have heard from hundreds of people who have offered thoughtful feedback, edits, and suggestions on the working drafts of the Polity and Theology documents that we made available last month. We are grateful for the investment of time and spirit of partnership offered from brothers and sisters around the country. Friday, January 6 is the last day we’re able to receive feedback before preparing the revised Polity and Theology documents that will be distributed at the Orlando Covenanting Conference. If you would still like to read the drafts and share your feedback, the documents are available here; the respective email addresses for feedback are listed on the cover page of each document. Thank you for your partnership as we form something new together.

If you haven’t finalized your plans for Orlando, now is the time! The deadline for registration for the Orlando Covenanting Conference is Monday, January 9. No online registrations can be accepted after that date; walk-in registrations at the event will be accommodated only as there is room.

Rooms at Rosen Shingle Creek can only be guaranteed for reservations made through Monday, December 26.  After that, you will be able to reserve a room at the group rate of $135 a night pending availability.

More than 1,800 people are already registered to join us. Together, we will covenant to discern God’s call, support one another, and stand together as a living witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. Register here.

The Covenanting Conference in Orlando is just over a month away.  Nearly 1,800 people are already registered to join us. Our keynote preachers and speakers have now been confirmed: (more…)