no allowance for disagreement among church officers (ministers, elders, and deacons) on these issues. Indeed, it is expected that all communicant members will affirm these tenets of the faith. "B" issues are those which are essential to the Reformed understanding of the faith, such as the so-called "Five Points of Calvinism," Covenant Theology, Presbyterian government, etc. The definition of "B" issues for the EPC is found in the Westminster Confession of Faith and in the Westminster Larger Catechism and Westminster Shorter Catechism. As these issues aren't as foundational as the Essentials of Our Faith, the EPC allows ministers, elders, and deacons to state exceptions to the Westminster Standards, so long as these exceptions do not violate the system of doctrine contained therein. While non-ordained members aren't expected to adhere to the Westminster Standards, it is understood that the teaching position of the EPC is found in the Westminster Standards. Finally, "C" issues are those on which Reformed, orthodox Christians can disagree, and which do not violate the system of doctrine of the EPC. As stated above, this would include the issues of women's ordination and the charismatic movement, as well as issues such as eschatology (views on the End times), worship preferences, or liturgy. Notable Members Andrew Brunson - A missionary to Turkey who was imprisoned and then released after pressures by President Donald Trump R. Craig Strickland - Founding pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church Dr. Dean Weaver - Stated Clerk Josh Hawley - Junior Senator from Missouri (R) Dr. Paul Branch - President of Central American Theological Seminary (SETECA) See also New School Presbyterians References External links Book of Order for the EPC http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/412024/New-School-Presbyterian-Church Presbyterian denominations in the United States Evangelical denominations in North America Members of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches Christian organizations established in 1981 Presbyterian denominations established in the 20th century Members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches Members of the World Reformed Fellowship Members of the National Association of Evangelicals Evangelical Presbyterian Church (United States)