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Hoey files defamation lawsuit against PC(USA)
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Valentine finishes a season of leadership open to God’s next call
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Linda Valentine announces resignation
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New directions for Covenant Network
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1001 inquiry continues to unfold: Executive director review planned, investigation report still private
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Craig Williams responds to 1001 announcement
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Philip Lotspeich responds to 1001 announcement
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Board announces departure of employees from 1001 New Worshipping Communities program
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Dermody files defamation lawsuit against PC(USA)
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Presbyterian Mission Agency Board finance committee concerned about decline in funding
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PMAB meeting closes with discussion of difficulties and signs of hope for road ahead
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News conference on investigation into ethics violations proffers updates, unanswered questions
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Presbyterian Mission Agency Board issues public statement on ethics investigation
After spending roughly 12 hours meeting in closed session over two days, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board emerged with a public statement..
Finance committee revises budget, discusses reserves
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Presbyterian Mission Agency Board receives lawyer’s report in closed-door session
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