Westminster Orthodox Presbyterian Church
What is
Presbyterianism?
From the time of Abraham in the Old Testament, God's Church has been led
by wise elders, men gifted by God and called to govern His Church.
"Presbyterian" comes from the New Testament Greek word "presbuteros", meaning
"elder". The Orthodox Presbyterian Church has followed this Biblical pattern for
Church government. Local Church elders, along with the pastor, form a "session"
to care for the spiritual needs of our members.
Matters of common concern
for Churches in a larger region are regulated by a body of ministers and elders
called a "presbytery". A presbytery is the gathering of the elders of a local
geographic area. Annually, representatives of our presbyteries meet for a
"general assembly" to give the whole Church direction and advice.
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