Welcome to John Calvin Presbytery.

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As of December 31, 2019 John Calvin Presbytery consists of 2,692 members of the body of Christ serving 6 counties in Southeast Kansas and 27 counties in Southwest Missouri through 46 congregations. We extend from Iola and Parsons, Kansas, to Rolla and West Plains, Missouri.Our site has been designed to meet the needs of the members and staff in our congregations. We now have a virtual office and are available to be in communities around the presbytery on a regular basis. If you would like to meet with us on one of those days, just give us a call and we will arrange a meeting. All new information about JCP is on the Contact Page.

However, if you are looking for a new church, upcoming events, and more information about us, this site is designed for you in mind, as well to help you locate a church that meets your needs.

We invite you to explore this site often, and return to see new and exciting things happening throughout the JCP.

SEASONAL RESOURCES.....

John Calvin Presbytery has arranged with the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation to provide access to the Advent study Peace, Justice, Joy, and Salvation to every member in our presbytery. 
For the Advent Study, please contact Gail Wilson
​gwilson@jcpresbytery.com

Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday is November 22, 2020 and the Gospel Lectionary Reading for that day is Matthew 25:31-46—the focus of the Matthew 25 Vision for the PC(USA). Diane Moffett, J. Herbert Nelson, and the leadership of the Mission Agency are preparing a recorded worship service based on the Matthew 25 Vision for congregations to use however and whenever they like. It should be available for downloading on Thursday, November 18. Here’s the link to the service:  http://pcusa.org/matthew25-worship.
Liturgical materials are drawn from the “Worship in a Matthew 25 Church” resource available on the Matthew 25 website. Diane is preaching and her sermon title is “Seeing Jesus.”

The Presbyterians Today Advent Devotionals are being published in an exclusively online formant this year. They are available free.

COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool

This map shows the risk level of attending an event, given the event size and location. You can reduce the risk that one case becomes many by wearing a mask, distancing, and gathering outdoors in smaller groups The risk level is the estimated chance (0-100%) that at least 1 COVID-19 positive individual will be present at an event in a county, given the size of the event.

Click on the map to visit the website and learn more.

First Presbyterian of Crocker would like to thank those attending the recent Presbytery meeting for their support. As host of the meeting, First Crocker will receive half of the offering which will help benefit the Crocker Food Pantry. If you have not had a chance to do so, you may still make your offering by mailing it to John Calvin Presbytery, P. O. Box 878, Shell Knob, MO 65747 or by using the Give Now button below

John Calvin Presbytery has arranged for online giving through the Presbyterian Foundation.  Click on the "Give Now" button  to be taken to our donation page.
To give you'll need to make a profile first and enter your bank account information.  The web page takes you through the steps.
If your church would like to arrange for online giving, the Presbyterian Foundation was easy to use.

NEW PRESBYTERY MINIMUMS 

​MINIMUM TERMS OF CALL FOR 2021
All salary minimums for 2021 apply equally to Teaching Elders and Commissioned Ruling Elders.  
 
The minimum full-time salary for 2021 is $ 43,750.00
 
Part-time salary minimums for 2021 should be calculated as a percentage of the full-time salary minimum.
For example: 
1/4 time = $ 10,937.50 
1/3 time = $ 14,583.33 
1/2 time = $ 21,875.00 
3/4 time = $ 32,812.50
 
The minimum Continuing Education allowance is $1,500 for both full-time and part-time calls of each church and each person.
  
Pulpit supply minimums for 2021 are: 
$ 125.00 plus mileage at the current IRS rate for one service   
$ 160.00 plus mileage at the current IRS rate for two services (on the same day) 
$   60.00 plus mileage at the current IRS rate for moderating a Session or Congregational meeting.  

Minute Review Checklist
​Clerk of Session Handbook

Sample Child Protection Policy

Mission Statement
A joyful, holy community of Christian believers, diverse yet united.
Committed to serving Christ In the church and in the world.
Prepared by God through the Holy Spirit for mission and ministry.
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John Calvin Presbytery
P.O. Box 787
Shell Knob, MO 65747

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