What is Presbyterian

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), with denominational offices in Louisville, Kentucky, has approximately 2.3 million members, more than 10,000 congregations and 14,000 ordained and active ministers.

Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with John Calvin (1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him.
 

Our Beliefs and Practices

• Presbyterian 101 - A General Guide
• Presbyterian 101 - Theology
• Presbyterian 101 - Positions on Social Issues
• "Who Are We Presbyterians" series
• "What Presbyterians Believe" series from Presbyterians Today
• Daily Lectionary Readings

How We Are Governed

• The Constitution: Book of Confessions and Book of Order
• Department of Constitutional Services
• General Assembly

How We Are Organized

• General Assembly Council (GAC)
• Office of the General Assembly (OGA)
• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Foundation
• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Investment and Loan Program (PILP)
• Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC)
• Board of Pensions
• Synods and Presbyteries

History of PC(USA)

• Presbyterian Church history
• The Presbyterian Seal and What it Means
• Presbyterian Historical Society

Related Organizations

• Affinity and Advocacy Groups and Publications
• Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE)
• Jarvie Commonweal Service
• Jinishian Memorial Program
• Medical Benevolence Foundation
• Outreach Foundation
• Presbyterian Association of Musicians
• Presbyterian Council for Chaplains & Military Personnel
• Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship
• Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association (PHEWA)
• Presbyterian Men
• Presbyterian Women
• Resource Centers

Conference and Retreat Centers

• Ghost Ranch
• Montreat Conference Center
• Stony Point Center
• Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association (PCCCA)

Educational Institutions & Student Organizations

• Association of Presbyterian Colleges & Universities (APCU)
• Campus Ministry Programs
• Collegiate Ministries
• National Network of Presbyterian College Women (NNPCW)
• Office of Theological Education
• Presbyterian Collegiate Connection
• Racial Ethnic Schools & Colleges

Statistics and Surveys

• Congregational Statistics
• Presbyterian Panel
• Ten-year Trends

Ecumenical Relationships and Organizations

• Department of Ecumenical and Agency Relationships
• Churches Uniting in Christ
• National Council of Churches
• World Alliance of Reformed Churches
• World Council of Churches
• Church World Service
• Bossey Ecumenical Institute
• Taize