Van Marter to Lead Associated Church Press

The Rev. Jerry Van Marter, coordinator of the Presbyterian News Service, was elected president of Associated Church Press (ACP) on April 26 during the organization's annual convention in Nashville, TN. Van Marter, who has been with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s official news agency since 1988, will serve a two-year term.

Associated Church Press, founded in 1916, is the oldest religious press association in North America. It has nearly 200 member publications, print and electronic. Van Marter has served on its board of directors for six years.