As Charleston Atlantic Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA), we affirm the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church. We affirm The Great Ends of the Church: The proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind; The shelter, nurture and spiritual fellowship of the children of God; The maintenance of divine worship; The preservation of the truth; The promotion of social righteousness; and The exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world.

Ministry Areas



Governing Body Operations Unit


This unit is responsible for the development of the budget of the Presbytery each year, devising and maintaining systems of communication which enable relevant and timely information to flow between governing bodies and individuals; recommending to Council the number, date, date, and duration of Presbytery meetings; maintaining the Presbytery Manual of Administration Operations; overseeing all consultation involving Presbytery provided for in the Book of Order, the annual audit and review of Session records; biennial review of church registers;recommending responses of proposed amendments; and maintaining a relationship with Johnson C. Smith Seminary, Presbyterian Home of South Carolina, and the Brearly Home in Montreat, North Carolina.