The Mission of John Knox Presbytery

Ministry to Clergy

Pastor Prayer Groups
Book Groups
Regional gatherings of pastors

116 Ministers in John Knox Presbytery
57 Ministers serving churches
50 Ministers Honorably Retired
19 Ministers serving in other categories
5 Commissioned Ruling Elders
3 Candidates Under Care
1 Inquirer Under Care

Ministry to Congregations

Education
Stewardship
Officer training
Youth partnership scholarships
Leadership grants
Mission trips
Presbyterian Youth Triennium
Presbytery and National Presbyterian Women’s gatherings
Commissioned Lay Pastor Preparation and Retreats
Congregation Revitalization Ministries
58 Churches, 7,921 Members

May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Creator, and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours. ~ 1 Corinthians 1:3

How is This Ministry Done?

Through Staff & Congregations

Session Clerks
Treasurers
Pastors
Church office staff
Members of the Presbytery

Through Presbytery Planning & Programs

Care in creating healthy congregations and pastor relationships
Preparation for Ministry Oversight
Coordination of Volunteer Services
Personnel Needs and Assessment
Mission/Vision Planning
Fiscal Operations and Planning
Communications Network and Visioning

Through Administration

Communicating
Resourcing
Educating
Coordinating activities

With Presbyterian Partners

Camping programs
Retreat scholarships
Campus ministries
Seminary support
PC USA missionaries

With Ecumenical Partners

Ecumenical Agencies of three states
Church World Service
Wisconsin Chaplaincy Commission

PRAYER CHURCH OF THE WEEK –
Winona, MN; Grace
Click here to read more.

UPDATE CONCERNING JOHN KNOX PRESBYTERY & COVID-19 IMPLICATIONS
We have seen the 4^th of July celebration come and go and still COVID-19 remains a
major cause of concern for us as individuals and congregations. Please accept this update from Executive Presbyter Chaz Ruark as a resource for continued discernment for your congregation’s life and ministry. Feel free to contact Chaz or other officers or staff with questions or concerns. Thank you. Click here to read article.

CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES LINKS:

PC(USA) https://www.pcusa.org/covid19/
Synod of Lakes & Prairies https://www.lakesandprairies.org/
Wisconsin Council of Churches https://www.wichurches.org/2020/03/11/coronavirus/
Presbyterian Foundation Online Giving Program https://www.presbyterianfoundation.org/onlinegiving/

Other resources can be found under the Resources tab – Other Links.

REPORT ON 224^TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY PC(USA)
A great many activities and traditions have been lost this year due to the need to protect people from the spread of COVID-19. The 224th Stated Meeting of the General Assembly wasn’t totally lost, but it was significantly different from Assemblies past. Click here to read more.