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Welcome to John Calvin Presbytery!
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As of December 31, 2021 John Calvin Presbytery consists of 2,410 members of the body of Christ serving 6 counties in Southeast Kansas and 27 counties in Southwest Missouri through 45 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.
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.
John Calvin Presbytery has arranged for online giving through the Presbyterian Foundation. Click on the "Give Now" button below 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. You may also give by sending a check to
JCP, P. O. Box 1394, Ozark, MO 65721-1394
Stated Presbytery Meetings for 2022
Saturday, November 5 – Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1900 E. Barataria St., Springfield, Missouri - Hybrid: Zoom & in-person )
PROJECT JUBILEE
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Click on the image below to view the video played at Education Time at the
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STANDING AGAINST WHITE SUPREMACY
The Dismantling Racism and White Privilege Leadership Team (DRAWP) of Giddings Lovejoy sent the statement (below) to their entire Presbytery in response to the brutal murders of 10 in Buffalo, NY, by a white male and the hate crime perpetrated against the Irvine Taiwanese PCUSA church in California. The Anti-Racism Task Force of John Calvin Presbytery stands in solidarity with Giddings Lovejoy and is thankful for the dedication shown by their eleven member DRAWP Team.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Supports Afghan Resettlement
If you are interested in being part of a group that will have direct contact with refugees in Springfield or Joplin, please let Jack Cormack bsfarm.jc@gmail.com know. The International Institute https://www.iistl.org/iismo/ requires a background check for any volunteer. Once you have completed that, you will be eligible to be added to a group. There are training and orientation sessions.
You can see more about the Afghan work on the International Institute Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/IISTL
NEWS FROM PRESBYTERY MEETING
Vital Congregations Initiative Informational Gathering
Please use these videos to understand
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Per Capita Apportionment for the year 2022 is $38.50 per member.
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Clerk of Session Handbook
PRESBYTERY MINIMUMS
Terms of Call and Honorariums
MINIMUM TERMS OF CALL FOR 2022
All salary minimums for 2022 apply equally to Teaching Elders and Commissioned Ruling Elders.
The minimum full-time salary for 2022 is $ 43,750.00
Part-time salary minimums for 2022 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 2022 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.
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At the November 5th, 2022, presbytery meeting, Committee on Ministry will recommend that Presbytery approve minimum terms of call for 2023:
Minimum full-time salary (cash and housing allowance) $46,000
Board of Pensions (increased to 39%) $17,940
Total Effective Salary plus Board of Pensions dues $63,940.
(These figures do not include reimbursable expenses which are part of the Terms of Call.)
Part-time salary minimums for 2023 should be calculated as a percentage of the full-time salary minimum.
For example: 1/4 time = $ 11,500.00 1/3 time = $ 15,333.33 1/2 time = $ 23,000.00 3/4 time = $ 34,500.00
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 2023 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.
