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.

     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 787, Shell Knob, MO 65747
     The offering received during worship at the meeting is split evenly to support the designated mission of the host church and the Creative Ministry Grant fund of the Presbytery. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Springfield, has designated their portion of the offering to benefit their ministry programs addressing homelessness and housing insecurity in Springfield.  

John Calvin Presbytery's Stated Meeting 
Worship Service

Boundaries Training scheduled!!

Willow Springs Presbyterian, Willow Springs, Missouri
March 16, 2021  ~  Noon to 2:30 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian, Shell Knob, Missouri
April 14, 2021  ~  10 a.m. to Noon
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.

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.

​COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool

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! 

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.  

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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