“Fellowship of Presbyterians” is an umbrella organization that has launched a new Reformed body (denomination) named “The Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians” (ECO).
This video, from the Fellowship website, was recorded January 19, 2012 at the Fellowship conference in Orlando. It shows John Ortberg, Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlow Park, California, sharing a vision for ministry and introducing the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO).
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John Ortberg: A Vision for Ministry & Introducing ECO from Fellowship of Presbyterians on Vimeo.
The Fellowship of Presbyterians offers three different options for affiliation so congregations can pursue what best honors their ministry context. The options are:
(1) Affiliate with the Fellowship as a ministry association. This involves no change in status with the PC(USA).
(2) Pursue a union membership with the PC(USA) and ECO.
(3) Join ECO as full members. This would require dismissal from the PC(USA).
These documents were released on January 19, 2012:
Mission & Values of the Fellowship and ECO 01-19-12 (found on last page of Theology document)
Theology of the Fellowship and ECO 01-19-12
Polity & Discipline of ECO 01-19-12
Press Release 01-19-12
ECO Summary 01-19-12
Additional information can be found on the Fellowship of Presbyterians website.