Are Presbyterians Ecumenical?
Presbyterians have always been leaders in Christian cooperative ventures and ecumenical organizations such as national cooperative evangelism activities, the National Council of Churches, the Consultation on Church Union, the American Bible Society, the World Council of Churches, and the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, In fact, it is common to find Presbyterian on the staff of many nondenominational and interdenominational organizations. In the last three decades, Presbyterians have been particularly active in supporting the kind of ministries in which the mission of Christ is best served through interdenominational efforts. How do Presbyterians feel about education? One of the historic traits of Presbyterians around the world has been their emphasis on education. Both Calvin and Knox were responsible for the development of extensive educational systems and the Presbyterians in the American Colonies were the leading pioneers in both higher education and public education. The Presb
