Facts at a Glance

Case TypeDisciplinary
PresbyteryBaltimore
AffiliationsEvangelist, TAMFS Baltimore
Complaint initiatedAugust 2001
Charge AllegedHeresy, Violation of ordination vows, Violation of G-6.0106b
ComplainantPaul Rolf Jensen
StatusDismissed; Action of Investigating Committee appealed by Mr. Jensen to the Baltimore Presbytery Permanent Judicial Commission (PJC)

Timeline

September 26, 2001 - Charge brought before Baltimore Presbytery

November 15, 2001 - Baltimore Presbytery named Investigating Committee

June 27, 2002 - Investigating Committee (IC) reports it is bringing no charges against Don

July, 2002 - Paul Rolf Jensen appeals report of the IC

September 26, 2002 - Stated Clerk informs Baltimore Presbytery of Mr. Jensen's appeal of the IC report; Presbytery PJC to review the work of the IC

November 21, 2002 - Baltimore Presbytery releases documents to correct "factual errors" and "misinterpretations" in the media surrounding the case.

Links

  • PC(USA) struggles with gay-ordination issue
  • TAMFS Evangelist Rev. Don Stroud Accused of Heresy
  • No Charges against TAMFS Evangelist Don Stroud - includes Don's reactions and statement of conscience refusing to comply with G-6.0106b.
  • Washington Blade report on Investigating Committee decision
  • Gay Minister's Case Dismissed - and Continued - PCUSA News, June 30, 2002
  • Releases from Baltimore Presbytery about the case, November 21, 2002
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  • Contact info for Don at TAMFS Baltimore
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