Welcome to the John Knox Presbytery

The John Knox Presbytery is a middle governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The boundaries of the Presbytery include portions of the states of Iowa , Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The John Knox Presbytery consists of 57 churches; 7,736 church members; 110 minister members; 4 Commissioned Ruling Elders; and 3 Candidates and Inquirers Under Care.

Vision Statement

John Knox Presbytery is a community of communities: centered in Jesus Christ, linked to one another, and boldly responding to the Spirit's call to join God's mission.
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PRAYER CHURCH OF THE WEEK –
Bellevue, IA; First
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RESPONSE TO THE LATEST CDC RECOMMENDATIONS
Click here to read. (posted 05/19/2021)

CLERGY CONTINUING ED POLICY
Reminder letter for contractual employment of clergy (stated supply, temporary supply, pulpit supply), Continuing Education Allowance minimum is 2 weeks and $600.00. Not prorated for part-time. Click here to read the entire letter.

Holding Our Plans Loosely: Returning to Church 2.0
Our good friends at the Wisconsin Council of Churches have just released revised recommendations for returning to in-person worship. Click here to read more.

GA 2021 – Elder/Deacon Preparation

The General Assembly has named 2021 the “Year of Leader Formation: Investing in Ruling Elders and Deacons.” Here is the link to the article describing the initiative. Click Here.
Here is the link to the webpage for the “Year of Leader Formation” training & resources: Click Here.
There is also a ruling elder web page: Click Here.

Welcome to the John Knox Presbytery

Vision Statement

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