Presbyterian churches are Protestant Christian churches that follow a form of church government known as presbyterianism. This means that they have elected leaders called elders who govern the church collectively.
Related terms
Calvinism: This is the theological system associated with John Calvin, which emphasizes predestination and God's sovereignty.
Congregationalism: This is another form of church governance where each congregation has autonomy and makes decisions independently.
Sacraments: In Presbyterian churches, sacraments refer to important rituals such as baptism and communion that hold spiritual significance for believers.