Clifton Kirkpatrick

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Clifton Kirkpatrick is the former Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), a position in which he served from 1996 to 2008. From 2004, he served as President of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches. [1] In this role, Kirkpatrick worked to strengthen the alliance's commitment to justice, peace, and ecumenical collaboration, particularly addressing issues such as economic injustice, climate change, and global poverty. [2]

During his term as Stated Clerk of the PC(USA), Kirkpatrick advocated for the ordination of gays and lesbians. [3] After serving the denomination through twelve years of declining membership, Kirkpatrick chose to step down from his position. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Kirkpatrick to Lead Reformed Alliance". The Christian Century. September 21, 2004. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Interview: President of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches". Christian Today. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "The Layman Online". Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2011-09-06.
  4. ↑ "Clifton Kirkpatrick decides not to seek another term as Stated Clerk". www.pres-outlook.com. 2007-09-10. Archived from the original on 2012-03-31.
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