presbytery

Meanings

• noun

  A presbytery is a governing body of ministers and elders in Presbyterian and Reformed churches.

  - "The presbytery oversees the administration of local churches."
  - "The presbytery makes decisions on matters of faith and practice."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɛz.bɪ.tɛɹ.i/
   
   
   
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Variants

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presbyteries , presbytery

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Etymology

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From the Greek word presbuteros, meaning 'elder'.

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Trivia

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1. The first Presbyterian presbytery was established in Scotland in 1538.

2. The word 'presbytery' is also used in the Catholic Church to refer to a lower level of the church hierarchy.

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1. synod: A larger governing body of Presbyterian and Reformed churches, made up of multiple presbyteries.

2. session: A smaller governing body of a local church, made up of elders and ministers.

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In Presbyterian and Reformed churches, the presbytery is a key part of the church's governance structure. It is responsible for making decisions on matters of faith and practice, and for overseeing the administration of local churches.

How to Memorize "presbytery"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of elders and ministers gathered together, making decisions for their church.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'presbytery' with the idea of elder leadership in a church.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pastors and Elders Rule Together Yearly' to remember the meaning of 'presbytery'.

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