For contextual purposes, Dr. Stroud compiled substantial historical notes.  Presented here is an overall narrative suitable for reading.  The final link in this section is an overall timeline, but please be warned that it is very detailed and lengthy.

• Secular Influences
• 1960s
• GC 1964 (Pittsburgh)
• 1964-1968
• GC 1968 (Dallas): Merger
• 1968-1972
• GC 1972 (Atlanta): Homosexuality becomes an Issue
• 1972-1976
• GC 1976 (Portland): Motions, petitions and debates
• 1976-1980
• GC 1980 (Indianapolis): A focus on ordination questions
• 1980-1984
• GC 1984 (Baltimore): A focus on language
• 1984-1988
• GC 1988 (St Louis): Homosexuality study mandated
• 1988-1992
• GC 1992 (Louisville): Homosexuality report 'received', not 'accepted'
• 1992-1996
• GC 1996 (Denver): "Open Doors" campaign and the "Denver 15"
• 1996-2000
• GC 2000 (Cleveland): Homosexuality issue dominates conversation
• 2000-2004
• GC 2004 (Pittsburgh)
• 2004-2008
• Overall Timeline (warning: very detailed)