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The Constitution of the PC(U.S.A.) consists of several parts. The first volume is the Book of Confessions, the second (consisting of the Form of Government, Directory for Worship, and Rules of Discipline) is called the Book of Order.

Book of Confessions Online
The online version of the Book of Confessions (First Volume of the PCUSA Constitution) contains historical statements of what we as a church believe in.
Book of Confessions online

Book of Order Online
The online version of the Book of Order (Second Volume of the PCUSA Constitution) that guides the Presbyterian Church Organization
Book of Order online

The Presbyterian Church USA website has a special section for Church Leader Support

Make sure you visit Ideas! for Church Leaders on a regular basis for fresh ideas and inpiration.

If you want to understand more about the different aspects of how the Presbyterian world is put together read the weblog entry of the Moderator of the 216th General Assembly, Rick Ufford-Chase, of his 'discovery' of how the denomination is strucutured.



Who, me? A spiritual leader? - By Presbyterians Today

God's goal for all Christians is spiritual maturity. By following Jesus' example, we can learn to lead. A must read for all of us that are not sure how to deal with the harsh realities of leadership in Church.
Learn more!"


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