What are the two branches of the Presbyterian Church?

The PCA had originally invited three denominations to the merger, including the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) and the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA).

Why did Presbyterian Church split?

The Presbyterian Church was divided into religiously liberal and conservative camps more than 100 years ago, but the geographical, economic and cultural factors that led to the Civil War overrode those theological fights.

What is the hierarchy of the Presbyterian Church?

In the Presbyterian churches of British–American background, there are usually four categories of church government. On the congregational level there are the session, the deacons, and the trustees. The session is made up of the elders and the pastor, who is also the moderator, or chairman.

What’s the difference between presbyterian and Reformed presbyterian?

Reformed is the term identifying churches regarded as essentially Calvinistic in doctrine. The term presbyterian designates a collegial type of church government by pastors and by lay leaders called elders, or presbyters, from the New Testament term presbyteroi.

How are ministers chosen in the Presbyterian Church?

Presbyterian ministers are chosen by the church’s presbytery. In the PCUSA, Presbyterian ministers, or teaching elders, must be members of a church and have been active in that church for at least six months before applying for candidacy. A presbytery helps determine the candidate’s specific ministry.

Who are the members of the ECO Presbyterian Church?

A FOP gathering in August 2011 drew more than 2,000 people to Minneapolis, Minn. At a similar gathering held five months later with approximately 2,220 attending, ECO was established, providing a new denominational home for those ready to do church differently while upholding a conservative or traditional Reformed faith.

What is the name of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland?

The Presbyterian denominations in Scotland today are the Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland, the United Free Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing), the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, the Associated Presbyterian Church (Associated Presbyterian Churches), and the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland.

How many congregations in the Fellowship of Presbyterians?

In a July 12 interview with the Christian Post, ECO’s Stated Clerk Dana Allin said that the denomination has “about 100 congregations officially in the process of joining ECO but there are many others that are informally in the process.” ECO developed out of The Fellowship of Presbyterians (FOP).