What is Presbytery of the James?
The Presbytery of the James official existed in 1989 and created from three presbyteries Hanover, Blue Ridge and Southern Virginia. For laying the groundwork for the new Presbytery, a Transitional Steering Committee was appointed. The Objective of Presbytery of The James is to meet up with its continuous responsibilities and obligations under the Book of Order and the assistance of its Perspective and Principles with unique Focus on the different tasks, which includes: to develop, conduct and evaluate Leadership training events for the Presbytery, oversee youth ministry in the Presbytery, to promote and nurture ministries and program, to promote educate and furnish resources and complete and to implement the Master Plan approved by the Presbytery.