Seattle Presbytery is called to participate in word and deed
in God’s transforming work through the Gospel of Jesus Christ by:

4     strengthening the witness & mission of our congregations & members

4     building strong partnerships with each other and the larger Christian community.

To carry out our mission, committees and ministry teams are organized into clusters around their primary responsibilities. Committee members are elected by Presbytery for 3 year terms in rotating classes. Ministry Team Coordinators are elected by Presbytery for 1 year terms. Ministry Team Coordinators recruit and train clergy, elders and laity to participate in Ministry Team tasks.

Support & Develop Clergy & Congregations

We are prayerful partners with clergy & congregations in healthy ministry and assessing God’s calling in pastoral searches; a guiding and discerning partner with those moving towards ordination to ministry of Word and Sacrament; and a pastoral partner with those in established calls.

4     Committee on Ministry 

Ethnic Ministries

4     Committee on Preparation for Ministry

4     Clergy Care Ministry Team

4     Church Development Ministry Team

Develop Leadership

We assist in the development of the church’s leadership by equipping people as they use their gifts in ministry. We communicate, educate, support and provide resources for leadership development.

4     Communications Ministry Team

4     Education Committee

4     Evangelism Ministry Team

4     Spiritual Formation Ministry Team

4     Worship Ministry Team

Enable Dialogue, Witness and Mission

We help congregations, laity, and clergy in many settings to demonstrate God’s saving grace, compassion, and justice, and call people to a transforming relationship in Jesus Christ.

4     Representation Committee

4     Social Justice and Peacemaking Committee

4     Mission Development Committee

4     United by Faith Against Racism Ministry Team

4     Vietnam Ministry Team

4     Task Force to End Homelessness

Administrative Support of Ministry and Mission

In order to effectively manage our resources, we coordinate the work of committees and ministry teams to ensure that the Presbytery’s mission objectives are being fulfilled, identify leadership, manage and allocate resources, support day-to-day operations, and act as an information conduit.

4     Presbytery Council

4     Personnel  Committee

4     Nominating Committee