[cgk]

If you underestimate how much pressure the leadership is willing to put on pastors, you need to review what just happened at First Presbyterian, Hollywood (CA).

I'd like to know...What happened?

[Ciexyz]

I, too, would like to know what happened at First Presbyterian Church, Hollywood.

[PAR35]

www.savehollywoodpres.com

or search on Hollywood at www.layman.org

The Koran quoting presbytery forced out the moderate senior pastor and the executive pastor in a messy, non-presbyterian fashion, resulting in a significant decline in attendance and giving.

[prairiebreeze]

It was ugly. In addition, regional presbytery officials started interferring with services, intimidating congregants after submarining the 2 ministers.

Stalinist in some ways...

You can search PCUSA or Presbyterian keywords here on FR or check out "Hollywood Presbyterian Church" in the "Archive" link at http://www.layman.org/