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Presbyterians Apologize for Silencing Missionaries | Birmingham News
The Presbyterian Church USA just apologized for firing missionaries last year — a move that shattered a 200-year tradition — after they were forced to sign gagging contracts threatening lost pay if they spoke out. The painful silence and abrupt departures sparked grief and outrage, especially as the denomination grapples with a steep membership decline since 1983. Now, the church is pivoting toward local-led missions overseas, and in response to backlash, its General Assembly passed a resolution banning non-disclosure agreements in church employment to ensure transparency and dignity in…
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