Rosedale Baptist responds to the CCT proposed Article and Bylaws, pointing out that the proposed Bylaw would enshrine a position that is significantly less complementarian that our current Bylaw, would permit the current Egalitarian practices in FEB Pacific, and sides with a small, 20% minority of our churches which permits women to preach in our...
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Toronto Association Response to CCT Report
The Toronto Association has written a letter in response to the CCT report, thanking the team for their work, expressing significant concerns, and notably, suggesting revised language. “In contrast to this hope, the proposed bylaw puts no restriction on preaching. While we do not hope to see preaching restricted to those who hold the office...
A Commentary on the CCT Process Within the FEB (Paul Carter)
Paul Carter’s commentary on the CCT process as one of the committee is a helpful summary: “We couldn’t come to agreement on those issues as a committee and I don’t suspect that we will be able to do so as a national body, as such, I believe that further work and discussion are required. What...
Sept CCT Report with Proposed Article and Bylaw
The key section of the proposed article on “The Local Church” : “We believe that its officers are biblically qualified male pastors/elders, who oversee God’s flock, and deacons, who serve and support.” Proposed Bylaw Article 4.1(a)(iii) : “Notwithstanding the provisions in 1.3(c), it accepts that the office of pastor/elder in the church is reserved for...
June CCT Report
Here our National Chair, Jonathan Stairs, offers his honest perspective on the CCT process, noting challenges and encouragements. Converging themes (high level themes) are also stated, along with some general observations. Finally, our President, Steve Jones, outlines the path forward. June_2026_CCT_Report