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 Welcome to John Calvin ​Presbytery!
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​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​

     As of December 31, 2021 John Calvin Presbytery consists of 2,412 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

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Register Here for "Not Your Parent's Offering Plate"

Pastors, please join your pastoral colleagues for a study of Clif Christopher's book, Not Your Parents' Offering Plate. The presbytery will offer two, time choices: Four (4) Tuesdays at 1 pm May 10-31, OR Four (4) Wednesdays at 7 pm May 11-June 1. Each session will last 50 minutes.


Stated Presbytery Meetings for 2022

Thursday, May 19 – First Presbyterian Church, 500 N. Olive, Nevada, Missouri - Hybrid: Zoom & in person
Thursday, August 4 – Ozark Presbyterian Church, 1932 State Highway 14, Ozark, Missouri - Hybrid: Zoom & in person
Saturday, November 5 – Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1900 E. Barataria St., Springfield, Missouri - Hybrid: Zoom & in-person )


Upcoming Presbytery Youth Events....
Gather & Grow - June 26 - 28, 2022 at Shoalkirk near Joplin, Missouri
Learn & Serve - July 28 - 31, 2022 in Springfield Missouri 
More information to follow


Donations to help Afghan Refugees

New IISMO Youth Mentor Program

IISMO - VOLUNTEER INTEREST


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


Presbyterian Mission Agency
OGHS - Ukraine Donations Bulletin Insert - Color
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OGHS - Ukraine Donations Bulletin Insert - Black & White


NEWS FROM PRESBYTERY MEETING

Vital Congregations Initiative Informational Gathering  

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Register for the VCI Quarterly Gathering
VCI 1st Quarter Gathering Video
VCI 1st Quarter Gathering Resources

Letter from Anti-Racism Sub-Committee
Racial Justice Resources PCUSA
PCUSA - Resources for Congregations and Members
Church in an Emergency / Pandemic
Congregational Meetings in a Pandemic

​Please use these videos to understand
Shared Mission and Per Capita Giving

Shared Mission: When Did We See You?
Per Capita: “Blessed be the tie that binds”

Per Capita Apportionment for the year 2022 is $38.50 per member. 
The break down is.....
General Assembly $ 8.98
Synod of Mid-America $ 2.90
​John Calvin Presbytery $ 26.62
The 2022 Per Capita for ecclesiastical expenses is based upon the membership of your church as reported to General Assembly on December 31, 2020. ​


Clerk of Session Handbook


PRESBYTERY MINIMUMS 
Terms of Call and Honorariums

MINIMUM TERMS OF CALL FOR 2022
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. 
 


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