Presbyterians have an official mission statement, known as the Great Ends of the Church.
They are:
The proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind
The shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God
The maintenance of divine worship
The preservation of the truth
The promotion of social righteousness; and
The exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world.
We believe in:
The sovereignty of God
The authority of the scripture
Justification by grace through faith and
The priesthood of all believers
Presbyterians are distinctive in two major ways. They adhere to:
A pattern of religious thought known as Reformed theology
And a form of government that stresses the active, representational leadership of both ministers and church members.
Our governing body, the Session, is made up of 27 ordained Elders who manage the life of the church. For more information, visit the PCUSA website discussion of our theology at Presbyterian 101.
