Presbyteries

Meaning

of Presbytery

Examples

As the confession was ratified by more than 90% of all presbyteries, the 178th General Assembly finally adopted it in 1967. Source: Internet

Even after the end of their terms, they may be active in presbyteries or other bodies, and may serve communion. Source: Internet

It consists of commissioners elected by presbyteries (not synods), and its voting membership is proportioned with parity between elders and Ministers of Word and Sacrament. Source: Internet

In rural communities this obliged local landowners (heritors) to provide a schoolhouse and pay a schoolmaster, while ministers and local presbyteries oversaw the quality of the education. Source: Internet

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 Presbyteries, along with synods nationwide often join together in a general assembly. Source: Internet

Ecumenical statements and agreements are subject to the ratification of the presbyteries. Source: Internet