Clifton Kirkpatrick is the former Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), a position in which he served from 1996 to 2008.
[1] In this role, Kirkpatrick worked to strengthen the alliance's commitment to justice, peace, and ecumenical collaboration, particularly addressing issues such as economic injustice, climate change, and global poverty.
[2] During his term as Stated Clerk of the PC(USA), Kirkpatrick advocated for the ordination of gays and lesbians.
[3] After serving the denomination through twelve years of declining membership, Kirkpatrick chose to step down from his position.
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