1
often not capitalized
: characterized by a graded system of representative ecclesiastical bodies (such as presbyteries) exercising legislative and judicial powers
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Protestant Christian church that is presbyterian in government and traditionally Calvinistic in doctrine
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Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
Case Thorp is the Theologian in Residence at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and founder of The Collaborative, a ministry for cultural renewal.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Franz Lidz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The program was founded by Mary Jane Hender, a reading specialist with a doctorate in education, and the Rev. Gordon Butcher, a Presbyterian minister and reading activist.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Noun
First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., holds Bible study for adults at 9 a.m. Sundays.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
Case Thorp is the Theologian in Residence at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and founder of The Collaborative, a ministry for cultural renewal.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Adjective
The first clues emerged in a letter written by Reverend Samuel Rutherford, a Presbyterian cleric who was pastor at Anwoth Old Kirk (Church) from 1627 to 1638 and later a professor of divinity at St. Andrews University.
—Franz Lidz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The program was founded by Mary Jane Hender, a reading specialist with a doctorate in education, and the Rev. Gordon Butcher, a Presbyterian minister and reading activist.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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“Presbyterian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Presbyterian. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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