Welcome to John Calvin ​Presbytery!
​​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, 2020 John Calvin Presbytery consists of 2,573 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. 
     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 our NEW ADDRESS:  
​John Calvin Presbytery, P. O. Box 1394, Ozark, MO 65721-1394

Stated Presbytery Meetings for 2021

January 19, 2020 / Called Meeting of JCP - Zoom-videoconference 
February 27, 2021 / Zoom-videoconference / Host: Trinity Presbyterian PCUSA, 1900 E. Barataria, Springfield, Missouri
May 20, 2021 / Zoom-videoconference / Host: First Presbyterian, 1700 Broadway, Parsons, Kansas
August 3, 2021 / Host: First Presbyterian, 302 E. Madison, Iola, Kansas
November 6, 2021 / Host: First Presbyterian, 215 N. High, Neosho, Missouri

NEWS FROM PRESBYTERY MEETING

Seven Marks of Vital Congregations

Pastoral Presbyter's report - Vital Congregations

 “What Does It Mean To Be Vital?”
Sermon offered by the Reverend Jessi Marcus, Pastor of Discipleship and Formation at Jacob's Well Church

Greetings from the Co-Moderator of the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Elona Street-Stewart

Resources from Craig Howard of the Presbyterian Foundation:
​Online Giving:   www.presbyterianfoundation.org/onlinegiving
Stewardship Navigator:  www.stewardshipnavigator.org
Church Financial Leadership Academy sponsored by the Presbyterian Foundation:
https://www.presbyterianfoundation.org/cfla/  The registration code is "PCUSA"​

The Presbyterian Foundation has grants available for pastors and CREs.  These are matching grants, covering up to half the expenses of the event.  Eligible expenses are registration, transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses.  The Foundation says "Church stewardship teams are encouraged to apply with their pastors."

Please share with your congregation.
Click on the button for the letter from JCP.

Some Board of Pensions plan members may receive, of already have received, communications regarding a Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Notice. This is a legitimate lawsuit with a settlement that received preliminary court approval in October 2020. Members are urged to read carefully the information on the Board of Pensions website using the following link: https://www.pensions.org/news-and-events/articles/bcbs-settlement-notice


SAVE THE DATE!

Equipping the Saints will be held on
Saturday October 23, 2021 and feature
David Gambrell, Associate for Worship
and editor of Call to Worship.

Boundaries Training scheduled!!

First Presbyterian, Iola, Kansas
August 17, 2021  ~  10 a.m. to Noon

Lunch will be provided by the host church and we will follow the CDC current safety guidelines. 
​If you would like to host a training, please contact Malinda Spencer.   The Committee on Ministry voted that all ministers serving churches in JCP are required to attend training.  This includes the pulpit supply list, and anyone preaching regularly in congregations.

First Presbyterian, Joplin, Missouri
September 22, 2021 ~ 10 a.m.

Clerk of Session Handbook

Session Minute Review Checklist for 2020 and 2021

Review of Church Rolls and Register Checklist

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

Per Capita Apportionment for the year 2021 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 2021 Per Capita for ecclesiastical expenses is based upon the membership of your church as reported to General Assembly on December 31, 2019. ​

  “Transitional Project” -- John Calvin Thinking Outside the Box! 
            A subcommittee of COM, working with Pastoral Presbyter Malinda Spencer, is creating an innovative program to help churches work through their interim tasks—even during a pandemic--in preparation for calling a new minister or moving forward in whatever way God is calling them. The “Transitional Project” Committee (comprised of Reina Daleske, St. Andrew at Kimberling City; Kent Hollingsworth, HR; Susan Leonard, Trinity-Springfield; and Dennis Winzenried, HR) presented its ideas at the called Presbytery meeting Tuesday.  
            Presbytery voted to amend the 2021 Budget to provide $20,000 to fund the Transitional Project by hiring a quarter-time Ruling Elder, Greg Emery, to lead the work, which will begin virtually due to COVID-19. Although churches that participate directly in the program will contribute financially, the Presbytery will provide the lion’s share of the funding. Stay tuned for more details to come! 

  
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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.  

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