Westminster Presbyterian Church in the United States

[DouglasGregory418]

I've heard some controversial stuff about the formation of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in the United States.

it seems to have a lot of similarities to the RP (my denomination), but I can't understand why it wouldn't join in with us.

I've heard some reports of the formation of the denomination that would suggest to me some cult- like aspects.

If this is the case can someone elaborate, if it is not, will someone please elaborate.

 

[N. Eshelman]

One of the pastors was in the RPCNA, but left with some controversy.

I believe that there is only one congregation still in tact (with a session of TE and RE). I could be wrong, but I think that the Wisconsin congregation is all that is left.

As for calling it 'cult-like' I believe that is WAY TOO far. Maybe schismatic, yes; but not cult-like.

One of their former pastors, who is now RPCNA, is on this board. I would PM him (Adam King) with any questions.

 

[DouglasGregory418]

Yeah, that pastor, from the RP is Brian Schwertley, who is the one in Wisconsin that has his old congregation (a Covenant Reformed Presbyterian congregation) worked up over him.

I don't know if they're cult- like, though, that's why I'm asking. I have dealt with schismatics like this before though and they are very often quite controlling and somewhat legalistic (which I would say is bordering on cultic)

their website has very little information, I can't even tell if every congregation has a pastor, and I am very concerned that they felt it was necessary to be a new denomination even when the RP exists still.
I understand differences in opinion (psalmody versus hymnody) being big enough to keep denominations apart, but I think they're just splitting hairs.

just one uneducated guys opinion on the matter

 

[yeutter]

Yeah, that pastor, from the RP is Brian Schwertley, who is the one in Wisconsin that has his old congregation (a Covenant Reformed Presbyterian congregation) worked up over him.

I don't know if they're cult- like, though, that's why I'm asking. I have dealt with schismatics like this before though and they are very often quite controlling and somewhat legalistic (which I would say is bordering on cultic)

I did not vote in this poll.
I don't know much about why Brian broke from the RPCNA, but I can tell you he is a talented man who loves the Lord and hates sin.

 

[NaphtaliPress]

One can search these forums for pros and cons on Brian's writings or PM Rev. King wrt the WPCUS.