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Holston Presbytery

a council of the PC(USA)
P. O. Box 3647 · Kingsport, TN 37664
Phone: (423) 247-6178 · Fax: (815) 550-2780
Toll Free: (888) 674-0009       Facebook

Commissioned Lay Pastors

The commissioned lay pastor is an elder of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), who is granted a local commission by the presbytery to lead worship and preach the gospel, watch over the people, and provide for their nurture and service. This commission is valid only in one or more congregations, new church development, or other validated ministries of the presbytery designated by the presbytery.

Such an elder is selected by and receives training approved by the presbytery. The elder shall be instructed in Bible, Reformed Theology and Sacraments, Presbyterian Polity, preaching, leading worship, pastoral care, and teaching.

The elder shall be examined by the appropriate committee of presbytery as to personal faith, motives for seeking the commission, and the areas of instruction mentioned previously.

CRE Retreat, March 9-10

Holston Presbytery’s Commissioned Ruling Elders will again converge on Holston Camp on March 9-10 for their annual retreat.. . (more)



Date change for Commissioned Ruling Elder Class

Abingdon Presbytery has scheduled a basic training class for those wishing to become a Commissioned Ruling Elder. (more)



New IRS mileage rate

Effective July 1 through December 31, 2011,  the IRS rate for business mileage reimbursement is 55.5 cents per mile.



CLP Application and Registration Forms

CLP Application and Registration Forms. Please select the above link for more…



Commissioned Ruling Elders Requirements

Requirements for Commissioned Ruling Elders. Please select the above link for more…



CLP Second Level Training

CLP Second Level Training. Please select the above link for more…