Presbyterianism

In Canada, the largest Presbyterian Church is the Presbyterian Church in Canada; in 1925, about seventy percent of which, merged with the Methodist Church, Canada, and the Congregational Union of Canada to form the United Church of Canada. Note: The Hornets retired Pistol Pete's number during their first game in New Orleans in honor of his basketball contributions to the area at LSU and with New Orleans' previous NBA team, the Jazz. Other Presbyterian bodies in the United States include the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC), the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC (http://www.epc.org)), the Reformed Presbyterian Church, the Bible Presbyterian Church (BPC), the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP Synod), the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and the Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States (RPCUS). The team found better support for their younger, scrappier players than they did last year when the team was better on the floor. The largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States is the Presbyterian Church (USA) (PCUSA). Despite the lack of success, the team's roster was reshaped, with older veterans Baron Davis and Jamal Mashburn traded to facilitate a rebuilding process. In North America, because of past doctrinal differences, Presbyterian churches often overlap, with congregations of many different Presbyterian groups in any one city. The team performed better in January and February, but the season was essentially over before it started with the horrendous start.

Even before the Presbyterians left Scotland there were divisions in the larger Presbyterian family. The team was expected to compete for a playoff spot in the tougher Western Conference, but an 0-8 start turned into a 2-29 start, which started a watch of how bad their record could get, threatening the Philadelphia 76ers' record of a 9-73 season. However, most Presbyterians generally exhibit their faith in action as well as words, including generosity, hospitality, and the constant pursuit of social justice and reform as well as proclaiming the gospel of Christ. After the season, Floyd was fired and the team hired Byron Scott to be their head coach. References to the adoption of Calvin's theology of predestination and the typical member's predisposition to conduct themselves "decently and in order" have earned them the moniker of the "frozen chosen". Without the shot by Wade, the 2004-05 NBA season might have been altered with Shaq perhaps going to a different team and the Heat not being bona fide NBA title contenders. Presbyterians place great importance upon education and continuous study of the scriptures, theological writings, and understanding and interpretation of church doctrine embodied in several statements of faith and catechisms formally adopted by various branches of the church. An 85-77 win in game 7 moved the Heat on to round two, but more importantly, set the stage for the summer's acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Church of Scotland has now abolished the Synod. The teams ended up winning all their respective home games after that, but Wade's shot was the difference even though the series went 7 games, the Heat winning 4-3. This congregation / presbytery / synod / general assembly schema is based on the historical structure of the larger Presbyterian churches, like the Church of Scotland; some of the smaller bodies, like the Presbyterian Church in America or the Presbyterian Church in Ireland skip one of the steps between congregation and General Assembly, and usually the step skipped is the Synod. They drew the Miami Heat, but Dwyane Wade's last second shot sunk the Hornets in game 1 of the series. The Presbytery sends representatives to a broader regional assembly, generally known as the General Assembly, although an intermediate level of a synod sometimes exists. He was replaced by Tim Floyd, and the Hornets got off to a 17-7 start, but the team reverted to form and finished 41-41, narrowly missing out on home court advantage in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. These are composed of ministers and elders from each of the constituent congregations. After the season, the team decided to move in a different direction and allowed the contract of head coach Paul Silas to expire.

Above the Kirk Sessions exist Presbyteries, which have area responsibilities. They qualified for the playoffs for the fourth straight year in 2002-03, but were beaten by Philadelphia again, where Iverson again shredded them, this time dropping 55 points in one game. A congregation issues a call for the minister's service, but this call must be ratified by the Presbytery. First NBA game played in New Orleans in 23 years. Ministers are called by individual congregations. October 30, 2002: The New Orleans Hornets open their inaugural season in New Orleans against former New Orleans NBA team the Utah Jazz; "Pistol" Pete Maravich has his number retired during halftime. Teaching elders (ministers) have responsibility for teaching, worship and performing sacraments. The Bobcats began play in November of 2004.

Sometimes the practicalities of buildings and finance in the congregation are delegated to a distinct group (known variosly as a 'Board' or 'Deacons' Court'. Shortly after that, Charlotte would be awarded a new NBA franchise, the Charlotte Bobcats. Teaching and ruling elders, sitting as a 'Kirk Session', (commonly refered to as simply 'session') are responsible for the discipline, the nurture and the mission of the local congregation. In May of 2002 the Hornets were given permission to move to New Orleans, Louisiana, where they became the New Orleans Hornets. Presbyterian government is based on Elders. They returned the following season by beating the Orlando Magic, but were upended by the New Jersey Nets. While these conservative Presbyterians are not in the majority, their numbers are significant. The Hornets, with the lineup of Davis, Wesley, Mashburn, Brown and Campbell made it back to the playoffs, where they defeated the 3rd ranked Heat and made it to the second round for the third time in franchise history.

Because of this diversity of belief, more conservative Presbyterians are likely to attend the smaller denominations that have chosen to split from a larger body. Brown. Those groups that adhere to the document most strictly are typified by baptism of the infant children of believers, the exclusive use of Psalms (modified for metrical singing), singing unaccompanied by instruments, a common communion cup, only men are eligible for ordination to any church office, and a fully Calvinist doctrine of salvation. Jones led the league in steals, but in the offseason he and Mason were shipped to the Miami Heat in exchange for small forward Jamal Mashburn and power forward P.J. These splits have been caused by disagreement concerning the degree to which those ordained to church office should be required to agree with the Calvinist Westminster Confession of Faith, which historically serves as the main constitutional document of Presbyterian churches. The team returned to the playoffs, where they were shredded by Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76'ers. Many of the branches of Presbyterianism are remnants of previous splits from larger groups. His number was retired on February 9, and was a sad note in the franchise's history.

The origins of the Presbyterian churches were in Calvinism, which is no longer emphasized in some of the contemporary branches. The lineup of Wesley, Jones, Mason, Coleman and Campbell tore through much of the season, but on January 12, 2000 Bobby Phills was killed in a tragic automobile accident. Presbyterians distinguish themselves from other denominations by both doctrine and institutional organization, or as they prefer to call it 'church order'. 1999-2000 was a return to prominence, with the addition of free agent Derrick Coleman and third overall draft pick point guard Baron Davis to the mix. Main article: Presbyterian church governance. The team finished tied with the Knicks for the last playoff spot, losing the tiebreaker. Because of an emphasis on equal education for all people, Presbyterians have 'planted' and encouraged schools across the US as the country grew and the missionaries were sent out to the people. 1999 was turbulent, with Rice being traded to the Lakers for Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell, both Geiger and Divac leaving in free agency, and Bogues leaving the team for good.

The Presbyterian church in England and Wales is the United Reformed Church, whilst the tradition also influenced the Methodist church, established in 1736. With Wesley, Phills, Rice, Mason and Divac, the Hornets romped through the regular season, with Rice finishing sixth in scoring and earning all-NBA third team honors and the team making it all the way to the second round of the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, being stopped by Jordan and the Bulls. All three, very diverse branches of Presbyterianism, as well as independents, and some Dutch, German, and French Reformed denominations, combined in America to form what would eventually become the Presbyterian Church USA (1705). The team picked up a new free-agent backcourt in point guard David Wesley and shooting guard Bobby Phills. Presbyterians, as well as Roman Catholics in Ulster and the rest of Ireland suffered under the discriminatory Penal Laws until they were revoked in the early 19th century. 1997-98 was also successful. The Presbytery of Ulster was formed separately from the established church, in 1642. The team also spotted the best season of their history, making it back to the playoffs.

In Ireland, Presbyterianism was established by Scottish immigrants and missionaries to Ulster. Rice was also the allstar game MVP, setting several scoring records. The re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660 brought the re-establishment of episcopalian government in England (and in Scotland for a short time); but the Presbyterian church in England continued in non-conformity, outside of the established church. The new-look Hornets were apparently even better, however, with Divac and Geiger providing the best center combo in the league, Mason averaging a double-double and all-NBA third team honors, Bogues back at the point, and Rice having the finest season of his career, finishing third in the league in scoring and earning all-NBA second team honors. In 1647, by an act of the Long Parliament under the control of Puritans, the Church of England embraced Presbyterianism . The offseason was again marked by vast changes, as Anderson declined to resign with the team, Johnson was shipped to New York for power forward Anthony Mason, and lottery draft pick guard Kobe Bryant was traded to the Lakers for center Vlade Divac. In Ireland the Presbyterian Church was formed from the Church of Scotland and later became The Presbyterian Church In Ireland.In England, Presbyterianism was established in secret in 1572, toward the end of the reign of Elizabeth I of England. Geiger and Johnson tied for the team lead in rebounds, while Johnson and Rice provided balanced but high-powered scoring, with all-star guard Kenny Anderson running the point for the injured Muggsy Bogues.

The existing Church of Scotland was thus reformed along Presbyterian lines. In the offseason the team dealt Mourning to the Miami Heat for guard Glen Rice and center Matt Geiger. In Scotland, John Knox (1505-1572), who had studied under Calvin in Geneva, returned to Scotland and led the Parliament of Scotland to embrace the Reformation in 1560. The next few years were marked by injuries to Johnson and Mourning, though they did get back to the playoffs in 1994-95, only to be beaten by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. In England, Scotland and Ireland, the Reformed churches that adopted a presbyterian instead of episcopalian government, became known naturally enough, as the Presbyterian Church. However, they lacked the experience and depth to defeat the New York Knicks. These denominations derive their name from the Greek word presbyteros, which means "elder." Presbyterian church governance is common to the Protestant churches that were most closely modelled after the Reformation in Switzerland. It was good enough for fifth in the Eastern Conference and a playoff spot, where they upset the Boston Celtics with Mournings famous series-winning shot.

Besides national distinctions, Presbyterians also have divided from one another for doctrinal reasons, especially in the wake of the Enlightenment. The Hornets now had twin 20-10 threats in Johnson and Mourning, who with Gill formed perhaps the league's top young trio. There are many separate Presbyterian Churches in different nations around the world. In 1992-93, the team won the second pick in the draft, using it to draft center Alonzo Mourning from Georgetown. Presbyterianism traces its institutional roots back to the Scottish Reformation, especially as led by John Knox. Kendall Gill led the club in scoring, with over 20 points per game. Presbyterianism is a form of church government, practiced by many (although not all) of those Protestant churches (known as Reformed churches), which historically subscribed to the teachings of John Calvin. Johnson had an impact season, finishing among league leaders in points and rebounds, and winning NBA rookie of the year.

John Witherspoon, only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence. For the 1991-92 season, the Hornets drafted power forward Larry Johnson from UNLV with the number one overall pick. The Rev. For the 1990-91 season, the team picked up guard Kendall Gill in the NBA draft, and got slightly better, but still managed to win the NBA Draft lottery and the rights to the number one overall pick. Woodrow Wilson, 28th President. The team also had sharpshooting rookie Rex Chapman, who was also an instant scoring threat. Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey. Tripucka was Charlotte's top scorer for the franchise's first two seasons.

Vice-President under Hayes. The team was led by guard Kelly Tripucka, who provided instant points. Wheeler, U.S. 1988: The franchise plays its first game as the Charlotte Hornets. William A. Oct. Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield, Princeton Seminary professor. The current head coach is Byron Scott.

Roosevelt. The New Orleans Hornets are a National Basketball Association team based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Vice-President under F.D. David West. Wallace, U.S. Jackson Vroman. Henry A. Smith.

Mark Twain, American author. J.R. Vice-President under Monroe. Lee Nailon. Tompkins, U.S. Bostjan Nachbar. Daniel D. Jamaal Magloire.

Norman Thomas runs for President as the Socialist Party candidate in 1928. George Lynch. Jimmy Stewart, actor. Maciej Lampe. Fred Rogers, also known as the famous Mister Rogers, was an ordained Presbyterian Minister up until his death. Casey Jacobsen. The Rev. Dan Dickau.

Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005- ). Speedy Claxton. President. Brown. Ronald Reagan, 40th U.S. P.J. President (converted from Presbyterianism to Methodism). Chris Andersen.

James Knox Polk, 11th U.S. 13 Bobby Phills. Norman Maclean, author and academic. 7 Pete Maravich. Stonewall Jackson, General in the Confederate Army. 6 (Sixth Man) -- The Fans. President. Baron Davis.

Andrew Jackson, 7th U.S. Glen Rice. Charles Hodge, seminary professor. Alonzo Mourning. Hodge, seminary professor. Larry Johnson. A. Rex Chapman-First player signed by the franchise.

A. Muggsy Bogues. President. Benjamin Harrison, 23rd U.S. Katherine Harris, Florida Secretary of State during the 2000 election crisis and current congresswoman (R).

John Glenn, Astronaut, United States Senator. Mel Watt, Congressman from North Carolina and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. Jay Rockefeller, junior United States Senator from West Virginia. Lamar Alexander, junior United States Senator from Tennessee.

Bill Frist, current Senate Majority Leader. Eisenhower, 34th President. Dwight D. Secretary of State in the Eisenhower Administration.

John Foster Dulles, U.S. Brian DePalma, film director; raised as a Presbyterian. President. Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th U.S.

Vice-President under Adams and Jackson. Calhoun, U.S. John C. Aaron Burr, co-founder of Princeton University.

The Rev. Vice-President under Jefferson. Aaron Burr, U.S. Frederick Buechner, author of fantasy novels and non-fiction religious books.

President. James Buchanan, 15th U.S. Presidential nominee for the Democratic Party. William Jennings Bryan of the famous Scopes "Monkey Trial" in Tennessee 1925 and three times U.S.

Vice-President under Buchanan. Breckinridge, U.S. John C. Representative; conservative Republican from Texas.

Dick Armey, U.S.