Presbyterian churches are named for their order of government by assemblies of elders, or presbyters. They are especially influenced by John Knox, who brought Reformed theology and polity to the Church of Scotland after spending time on the continent in Calvin's Geneva. Presbyterians historically uphold the Westminster Confession of Faith.
Presbyterian churches are named for their order of government by assemblies of elders, or presbyters. Th?ey are e,specially influenced by John Knox, who brought Reformed theology and polity to t?he Church of Sco:tland after spending time on the continent in Calvin's. Geneva. Presbyterians historically uphold the Westminster Confession of Faith.