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Presbytery of Ohio Valley |
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1701 E. 2nd St., Suite 100, Bloomington, IN 47401 |
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Missions in the PresbyteryPyoca Camp, Conference and Retreat Center
Presbyterian Church (USA) & Other Governing BodiesPresbyterian Church (USA) National Website
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has over 11,000 congregations which are organized into 173 presbyteries (district governing bodies) and 16 synods (regional governing bodies). Each synod listed below is linked to a page featuring a more detailed map with links to each presbytery within that synod.
The General Assembly consists of commissioners elected by presbyteries. Half of the commissioners will be Ministers of Word and Sacrament, half will be elders. Few will ever have been commissioners to the General Assembly before, but most will have served in one of the other governing bodies of our church: the session, which provides care and oversight of a local congregation; the presbytery, which provides care and oversight of a group of congregations; or the synod which provides care and oversight of several presbyteries. It reviews the work of synods, resolves controversies in the church, is responsible for matters of common concern for the whole church, and serves as a symbol of unity for the church. The General Assembly has several specific responsibilities outlined in Chapter 13 of the Book of Order. The assembly seeks to protect our church from errors in faith and practice, is responsible for assuring that the expression of our theology remains true to the biblical standards in our historic confessions. The General Assembly presents a witness for truth and justice in our community and in the world community. It sets priorities for the church and establishes relationships with other churches or ecumenical bodies.
Responding to requests from presbyteries, pastor nominating committees, search committees, and church professionals for a faster, more accessible matching and referral system, the Office of Call Referral Services developed Church Leadership Connection (CLC). CLC is the denominational World Wide Web based matching and referral system for all Presbyterians. CLC is also available to persons who do not have access to the Internet.
Presbyterian Educational InstitutionsAssociation of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities Financial Aid for Presbyterian Students National Network of Presbyterian College Women Presbyterian Association for Collegiate and Higher Education Ministries Presbyterian College Chaplains Association Presbyterian Theological Seminaries Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges
Presbyterian Missions & ProgramsCamp and Conference Ministries Medical Benevolence Foundation Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association (PCCCA) Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship
Online Presbyterian Resources
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