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The
Presbytery of Tres Rios is called to be:
faithful to the great commission of Christ;
a partner in providing resources, encouragement and care to develop and
support faithful congregations; and a catalyst for developing new churches
and multi-cultural ministries.
The Goals and Objectives
of Tres Rios Presbytery
"Where there is no leadership the people fail" Proverbs 11:14
Tres Rios
Presbytery voted on amendments to the Book of Order passed by the
Presbyterian General Assembly in June, 2008. Of the eleven
amendments, the one that held the most interest for the presbytery was
proposed wording for ordination requirements of deacons, elders, and
ministers of the word and sacraments. The proposed wording would no
longer single out one standard to be included in the Book of Order.
It requires those charged with selecting officers and ministers of the
word and sacraments to evaluate the entire person.
In order for the proposed wording to be adopted into the Book of Order, a
majority of the 173 presbyteries across the country must vote in favor of
it. A majority did not vote in favor of the change - therefore, the
current wording will stand as it is. Selection of officers is made
by each local congregation. Ministers
of the word and sacrament are called by a local congregation, then
examined and installed by the presbytery.
Letter
from GA Moderator
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