It was just announced by the PC(USA) Presbyterian News Service that the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will step down when his current term ends at the General Assembly in 2008.  Rev. Clifton Kirkpartick has served three four-year terms and says he will now devote his time to his family and his other position as the president of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches. Rev. Kirkpatrick’s full statement can be found in the press release.

For any State Clerk candidates out there here is your chance.  The Stated Clerk Nominating Committee will post the application materials on the PC(USA) web site soon.