Ecclesiology
The FPC (on May 18, 2005) published a Book of Church Order in which its governmental policies and procedures are set forth publicly.
The polity of the FPC includes allowing a cleric such as Rev. Ian Paisley to hold an apparently indefinite term of office as Moderator. However, Dr. Paisley agreed to step down as Moderator in January 2008. He was succeeded by Rev. Ron Johnstone. The North American branch of the denomination has elected its own moderator since 2005.
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