What is the Mission of John Knox Presbytery?

Ministry to Clergy

Healthy pastors help lead strong and healthy congregations:

• Pastor Prayer Groups

• Book Groups

• Regional gatherings of pastors

 

114 Ministers in John Knox Presbytery

50 Ministers serving churches ~ 41 Ministers Honorably Retired ~

26 Ministers serving in other categories ~ 8 Commissioned Lay Pastors ~

5 Candidates Under Care ~ 3 Inquirers Under Care

 

Ministry to Congregations

Equipping the saints for ministry:

• Education

• Stewardship

• Officer training

• Youth partnership scholarships

• Leadership grants

• Mission trips

• Presbyterian Youth Triennium

• Presbytery and National Presbyterian Women's gatherings

• Commissioned Lay Pastor Preparation and Retreats

• Congregation Revitalization Ministries

61 Churches 10,472 Members

 

May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Creator, and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours.” I Corinthians 1:3

 

How is This Ministry Done?

 

Through Staff

Partnering with congregations, the Presbytery staff provides support and resources to:

• Session Clerks

• Treasurers

• Pastors

• Church office staff

• Members of the Presbytery

 

Through Presbytery Planning

Strategic Planning for Mission and Programs:

• Care in creating healthy congregations and pastor relationships

• Preparation for Ministry Oversight

• Coordination of Volunteer Services

• Personnel Needs and Assessment

• Mission/Vision Planning

• Fiscal Operations and Planning

• Communications Network and Visioning

 

Through Administration

• Communicating

• Resourcing

• Educating

• Coordinating activities

 

With Presbyterian Partners

• Camping programs

• Retreat scholarships

• Campus ministries

• Seminary support

• PCUSA missionaries

 

With Ecumenical Partners

• Ecumenical Agencies of three states

• Church World Service

 

 

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