Burk Parsons: Difference between revisions

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In November 2024, the PCA’s Central Florida Presbytery’s “Minister and His Work” committee determined there was a “strong presumption of guilt” that Parsons violated his ordination vows (vows 5 and 7). These vows relate to his motives for ministry and his conduct in pastoral duties.

A judicial commission was formed, and in January 2025, Parsons was formally indicted and temporarily suspended from pastoral duties—including preaching, teaching, and administering the sacraments—pending trial.

A judicial commission was formed, and in January 2025, Parsons was formally indicted and temporarily suspended from pastoral duties—including preaching, teaching, and administering the sacraments—pending trial.<ref>https://ministrywatch.com/burk-parsons-suspended-from-pastoral-duties-at-st-andrews-chapel</ref>

====== '''Judicial Trial (May–June 2025)''' ======

Between May 12 and 28, the presbytery conducted a trial lasting over 45 hours with more than 55 witnesses. In June 2025, the judicial commission unanimously found Parsons guilty of three specific charges:

Between May 12 and 28, the presbytery conducted a trial lasting over 45 hours with more than 55 witnesses. In June 2025, the judicial commission unanimously found Parsons guilty<ref>https://christian-heritage-news.com/2025/06/burk-parsons-found-guilty-by-church.html</ref> of three specific charges:

*Being harsh, unkind, and ungentle in interpersonal interactions.

*Failing to lead humbly—exhibiting domineering and autocratic behavior that intimidated others.

*Slandering or demeaning other servants or churches

He was also found not guilty on two additional charges (which were unspecified).

He was also found not guilty on two additional charges (which were unspecified).<ref>https://theaquilareport.com/central-florida-presbytery-judicial-commission-announces-verdict-in-burk-parsons-case</reF>

====== '''Suspension and Path to Restoration''' ======

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 In November 2024, the PCA’s Central Florida Presbytery’s “Minister and His Work” committee determined there was a “strong presumption of guilt” that Parsons violated his ordination vows (vows 5 and 7). These vows relate to his motives for ministry and his conduct in pastoral duties.
-A judicial commission was formed, and in January 2025, Parsons was formally indicted and temporarily suspended from pastoral duties—including preaching, teaching, and administering the sacraments—pending trial.
+A judicial commission was formed, and in January 2025, Parsons was formally indicted and temporarily suspended from pastoral duties—including preaching, teaching, and administering the sacraments—pending trial.<ref>https://ministrywatch.com/burk-parsons-suspended-from-pastoral-duties-at-st-andrews-chapel</ref>
 ====== '''Judicial Trial (May–June 2025)''' ======
-Between May 12 and 28, the presbytery conducted a trial lasting over 45 hours with more than 55 witnesses. In June 2025, the judicial commission unanimously found Parsons guilty of three specific charges:
+Between May 12 and 28, the presbytery conducted a trial lasting over 45 hours with more than 55 witnesses. In June 2025, the judicial commission unanimously found Parsons guilty<ref>https://christian-heritage-news.com/2025/06/burk-parsons-found-guilty-by-church.html</ref> of three specific charges:
 *Being harsh, unkind, and ungentle in interpersonal interactions.
 *Failing to lead humbly—exhibiting domineering and autocratic behavior that intimidated others.
 *Slandering or demeaning other servants or churches
-He was also found not guilty on two additional charges (which were unspecified).
+He was also found not guilty on two additional charges (which were unspecified).<ref>https://theaquilareport.com/central-florida-presbytery-judicial-commission-announces-verdict-in-burk-parsons-case</reF>
 ====== '''Suspension and Path to Restoration''' ======