:: Presbyterian is...

Presbyterian is simply a reference to our church’s form of government.

There are three basic forms of church government:

Hierarchical (e.g. Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist)
Congregational/Independent (e.g. Baptists)
Presbyterian.

:: Presbyterian polity is...

...a method of church governance typified by the rule of assemblies of presbyters, or elders. Each local church is governed by a body of elected elders usually called the session or consistory, though other terms, such as church board, may apply.[1] Groups of local churches are governed by a higher assembly of elders known as the presbytery or classis; presbyteries can be grouped into a synod, and synods nationwide often join together in a general assembly. Specific roles in church services are reserved for an ordained minister or pastor known as a teaching elder, or a minister of the word and sacrament.

:: You are Welcome Here

Our congregation seeks to nurture children and adults to experience the grace of God, learn the Gospel, and grow in faith. our church is "small enough to feel at home." The "little" church does big work by putting faith into action through mission initiatives in the local community and beyond.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), with denominational offices in Louisville, Kentucky, has approximately 2.3 million members, more than 10,000 congregations and 14,000 ordained and active ministers.

Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with John Calvin (1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him.

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