The congregation of First Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney met tonight (Friday 3rd May) to vote on whether or not to issue a call to Rev Stephen McCracken to become the new minister of First. 

Rev. Stephen A. McCracken B.D., Dip.Min., M.Phil is the minister of Derramore and Drumachose Presbyterian Churches in Limavady.

Stephen preached on Sunday 28th April at the morning and evening services at First.

Tonight at the stated meeting, the congregation voted overwhelmingly in favour of issuing a call to Stephen and, after being advised of the result of the congregation’s vote, Stephen agreed to accept the call. The date for the service of installation is to be arranged.