The Case of the New Hope Session versus Ruling Elder Jason R.



Overview of the conflict

The Actions of New Hope and The Complaint against it

The First Trial

The Second Trial

The charges brought against Rev. Francis Van D. and the New Hope Session

Supporting Documents


The Actions of New Hope and The Complaint Against It

The Appeal of The Complaint

Mr. Jason R. Complaint to New Hope OPC on March 25 2020

New Hope Response to the Complaint

Report of the ad hoc committee to consider the Jason R. Appeal

The First Trial

Charges and Minutes of Trial Day One

Minutes of Trial Day Two

The Second Trial

Appeal of the case of Jason Rundell at New Hope Presbyterian Church

The Second Trial Day One Minutes and Charges

Response of New Hope Session to the Appeal

New Hope OPC Chronology regarding Charges against Mr. Jason R

Report of the ad hoc committee to consider the Jason R Appeal

Letter from Rev. John M. to ad hoc committee members

Response Letter from ad hoc committee members to Rev. John M

The Charges Against Rev. Francis Van D and the Session Members

Communication from New Hope Requesting the PMA to assume jurisdiction

The Original Charge Against Mr. Francis VanD

The Charges Brought Against Session Members

Report of the ad hoc committee to consider the charges

The Fixed Charge Against Rev. Francis VanD

Apology Letter from the PMA