Blake Brinegar

Blake is the Stated Clerk of Arkansas Presbytery. He also serves as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Searcy, Arkansas. He has served churches in Texas and Pennsylvania prior to coming to Arkansas. Blake loves the outdoors, especially fishing and hiking.

Constitution committee rejects call for special study of Olympia Overture amendments

Rather than create a special committee to study recent inclusion amendments, commissioners pointed to related proposals already before the assembly.

General Assembly 227 (2026) in Milwaukee, covered by Presbyterian Outlook,

Outlook Reporting

Clarity and oversight sought after passage of ‘Olympia Overture’

The PC(USA) continues to navigate questions first raised at the 2024 General Assembly as a new overture asks how recently approved amendments shape ordination and freedom of conscience across the church.

Outlook Reporting

GA considers the needs of the small church

The needs of small congregations took central stage in several conversations, including decisions about ordination, curriculum development and shared ministry.