Core Values

Mission

We believe that congregations are a primary focus of mission and ministry.
We value the next generation and Presbytery’s ministries with children and youth.
We believe in reaching out to those unconnected with a church.
We value ministries of justice, compassion and love.

Congregations

We believe God provides abundantly and we are to share generously.
We value congregations of all sizes.
We believe effective leaders are critical to the ministries of congregations.
We value the spiritual and numerical growth of congregations.

Program and Structure

We believe in unity, not uniformity, as the body of Christ.
We value organizational structures that are flexible, empowering and permission giving.
We believe Presbytery can best respond as a consultant for ministers, educators and congregations.
We value good communications and times of celebration.
We value creating interdependent partnerships to carry out the mission of Christ.
We value our historic and ecclesiastical ties to the PCUSA and the unique opportunity for mission and evangelism in Southwest Florida.