Presbyterian Church of Ghana Structure
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What is the primary function of the Session?

  • To handle disputes and discipline
  • To ordain ministers and elders
  • To oversee the work of the congregation and make decisions (correct)
  • To handle matters within the presbytery

    • What is the highest court in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana?

  • The Session
  • The General Assembly (correct)
  • The Presbytery
  • The Synod

    • Who ordains elders in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana?

  • The Presbytery
  • The General Assembly
  • The Minister of the congregation
  • The Session (correct)

    • What is the name of the confession of faith adhered to by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana?

    <p>The Westminster Confession of Faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the practices of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana?

    <p>Infant baptism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the General Assembly?

    <p>To make decisions on matters affecting the entire church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the ex-officio members of the Synod?

    <p>The Synod Clerk and the Moderator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the Presbytery meet?

    <p>Quarterly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Session in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana?

    <p>To oversee a single congregation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the General Assembly?

    <p>Elected members from each presbytery and ex-officio members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Structure of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana

    • The Presbyterian Church of Ghana is a Presbyterian denomination with a Presbyterian polity.
    • The church is governed by a hierarchical structure, with the following bodies:
      1. The General Assembly: The highest decision-making body of the church.
      2. The Synod: A regional governing body that oversees several presbyteries.
      3. The Presbytery: A local governing body that oversees several congregations.
      4. The Session: A local governing body that oversees a single congregation.

    The General Assembly

    • The General Assembly is composed of:
      • Elected members from each presbytery.
      • Ex-officio members, including the Moderator and the Clerk.
    • The General Assembly meets biennially to:
      • Elect the Moderator and Clerk.
      • Approve the church's budget and policies.
      • Make decisions on matters affecting the entire church.

    The Synod

    • The Synod is composed of:
      • Elected members from each presbytery within the synod.
      • Ex-officio members, including the Synod Clerk.
    • The Synod meets annually to:
      • Oversee the work of the presbyteries within the synod.
      • Make decisions on matters affecting the synod.

    The Presbytery

    • The Presbytery is composed of:
      • Ministers and elders from each congregation within the presbytery.
      • Ex-officio members, including the Presbytery Clerk.
    • The Presbytery meets quarterly to:
      • Oversee the work of the congregations within the presbytery.
      • Make decisions on matters affecting the presbytery.

    The Session

    • The Session is composed of:
      • The minister of the congregation.
      • Elected elders from the congregation.
    • The Session meets regularly to:
      • Oversee the work of the congregation.
      • Make decisions on matters affecting the congregation.

    Ordination and Installation

    • Ministers are ordained by the Presbytery.
    • Elders are ordained by the Session.
    • Ministers and elders are installed into their respective offices by the Presbytery or Session.

    Church Courts

    • The church has a system of courts to handle disputes and discipline.
    • The courts are:
      1. The Session: The lowest court, handling matters within the congregation.
      2. The Presbytery: The intermediate court, handling matters within the presbytery.
      3. The Synod: The intermediate court, handling matters within the synod.
      4. The General Assembly: The highest court, handling matters affecting the entire church.

    Doctrine and Practice

    • The Presbyterian Church of Ghana adheres to the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Heidelberg Catechism.
    • The church practices infant baptism and celebrates the Lord's Supper.
    • The church has a strong emphasis on mission, evangelism, and social justice.

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    Learn about the hierarchical structure of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, including the General Assembly, Synod, Presbytery, and Session, as well as their roles and responsibilities. Understand the church's doctrine, practice, and court system.

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