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Presbytery
Affirmative Negative Affirmative Negative
Arizona
Ascension
Blue Ridge
Calvary
Canada West 1 1
Catawba Valley 1 1
Central Carolina
Central Florida
Central Georgia 1 1
Central Indiana
Chesapeake
Chicago Metro 1 1
Columbus Metro
Covenant 1 1
Eastern Canada
Eastern Carolina (01/22)
Eastern Pennsylvania 1 1
Evangel
Fellowship
Georgia Foothills
Grace 1 1
Great Lakes 1 1
Gulf Coast 1 1
Gulfstream
Heartland
Heritage
Highlands
Hills and Plains
Houston Metro
Illiana 1 1
Iowa
James River
Korean Capital
Korean Central 1 1
Korean Eastern 1 1
Korean Northeastern
Korean Northwest
Korean Southeastern
Korean Southern
Korean Southwest 1 1
 Korean Southwest OC 1 1
Lowcountry Presbytery
Metro Atlanta
Metropolitan New York
Mississippi Valley (11/21)
Missouri
Nashville
New Jersey
New River
New York State
North Florida
North Texas
Northern California (2/22)
Northern Illinois
Northern New England 1 1
Northwest Georgia
Ohio 1 1
Ohio Valley
Pacific
Pacific Northwest (2/22)
Palmetto
Pee Dee
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Metro West
Piedmont Triad
Pittsburgh
Platte Valley
Potomac
Providence (11/21)
Rio Grande (1/22)
Rocky Mountain
Savannah River
Siouxlands 1 1
South Coast
South Florida
South Texas
Southeast Alabama
Southern Louisiana
Southern New England 1 1
Southwest Florida
Suncoast Florida
Susquehanna Valley
 Tennessee Valley
Tidewater 1 1
Warrior
West Hudson
Westminster 1 1
Wisconsin 1 1
Totals: 15 6 14 7 21 21

Current Percentage: 71.43% 66.67%

Magic Number: 59 29 59 29 88

Magic Percentage: 67.05% 67.05%

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Amend BCO 16 by adding a clause
that prohibits ordination of men
23 who self-identifyas “gay Christians,”
“same sex attracted Christians,”
“homosexual Christians,” “or like terms.” progressive sanctification, or by failing to pursue Spirit-empowered victory over their sinful temptations, inclinations,
Amend BCO 21-4; 24-1clarifying moral to conduct detailed examinations of these matters and to give prayerful support to candidates.
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requirements for church office.
Amendment
BCO 16-4
Officers in the Presbyterian Church in America must be above reproach in their walk and Christlike in their character.
Those who profess an identity (such as, but notlimited to, “gay Christian,” “same sex attracted Christian,”“homosexual
Christian,” or like terms) that undermines or contradicts their identity as new creations in Christ, either by denying the
sinfulness of fallen desires (such as, but not limited to, same sex attraction), or by denying the reality and hope of
and actions are not qualified for ordained office.
BCO 21-4
e. In the examination of the candidate’s personal character, the presbytery s h a l l give specific attention to potentially
notorious concerns, such as but not limited to relational sins, sexual immorality (including homosexuality, child sexual
abuse, fornication, and pornography), addictions, abusive behavior, racism, and financial mismanagement. Careful
attention must be given to his practical struggle against sinful actions, as well as to persistent sinful desires. The
candidate must give clear testimony of reliance upon his union with Christ and the benefits thereof by the Holy Spirit,
depending on this work of grace to make progress over sin (Psalm 103:2-5, Romans 8:29) and to bear fruit
(Psalm 1:3; Gal. 5:22-23). While imperfection will remain, he must not be known by reputation or self-profession
according to his remaining sinfulness, but rather by the work of the Holy Spirit in Christ Jesus (1 Cor. 6:9-11). In order
to maintain discretion and protect the honor of the pastoral office, Presbyteries are encouraged to appoint a committee
BCO 24-1
In the examination of each nominee’s personal character, the Session shall give specific attention to potentially notorious
concerns, such as but not limited to relational sins, sexual immorality (including homosexuality, child sexual abuse,
fornication, and pornography), addictions, abusive behavior, racism, and financial mismanagement. Careful attention
must be given to his practical struggle against sinful actions, as well as to persistent sinful desires. Each nominee must
give clear testimony of reliance upon his union with Christ and the benefits thereof by the Holy Spirit, depending upon this
work of grace to make progress over sin (Psalm 103:2-5; Romans 8:29) and to bear fruit (Psalm 1:3; Gal. 5:22-23). While
imperfection will remain, he must not be known by reputation or self-profession according to his remaining sinfulness, but
rather by the work of the Holy Spirit in Christ Jesus (1 Cor. 6:9-11). In order to maintain discretion and protect the honor of
church office, Sessions are encouraged to appoint a committee to conduct detailed examinations into these matters and to
give prayerful support to nominees.