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Jerry Andrews
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Jerry Andrews

Jerry Andrews, Ph.D., is Senior Pastor Emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church, San Diego, California, and serves as a Director on the Board of Theology Matters.

Essays Published
5
First Contribution
2016
Most Recent
Jan 2026
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20261 essay
The Nicene Creed in Historical Context

Jerry Andrews explores the Council of Nicaea, highlighting the "apostolic" witness of bishops who bore scars of persecution. This historical reflection reveals how their enduring faith and doctrinal clarity continue…

20251 essay
Provisional Advice on the New Constitutional Amendments

The Constitution of the PCUSA changed again this year. Most changes each year hardly register with most Presbyterians; this is true of the majority of changes again this year. Some…

20242 essays
Preparing to Vote on the Amendments

Those who oppose us and our convictions are not “the enemy” who attempts to take something precious away from us ––a place of and space for ministry within the PC(USA)…

The Grace of Theological Friendships: Augustine

Though he is beloved by many for his very personal and severely introspective autobiography––the Confessions ––this project was addressed to God alone. And though it introduces a new literary form of…

20161 essay