Beliefs of Presbyterians Articles about what Presbyterians believe. The Headship of Christ - Christ alone is Lord of the church. Everyone else in the Body is under Christ and regarded as of equal status and value. The Priesthood of All Believers - Responsibility for ministry is given not just to pastors but to every member of the church, each of whom we believe to be gifted by the Holy Spirit for the work of God's Kingdom and the building up of the Church. Their role is to serve the church not lord over it.
Pastors usually serve a longer period, but also by vote of the congregation.
Any church member is eligible for election to office. Constant Reformation - We believe that the Church is ever in need of vigilance lest we stray from the will of God declared in Scripture. For this reason we have procedures that allow for amendments to our Constitution and to our congregational By-Laws that will enable us to be more faithful to God's call.