Are Presbyterian ministers ordained?
The elders and deacons are ordained to their offices by the pastor. Ordination is for life, but the exercise of the office is often for a term of years.
How long does a Presbyterian pastor stay at a church?
The average stay at a church for a senior pastor is about four years. Youth pastors last about three.
What is a stated supply pastor in Presbyterian Church?
: a clergyman who without formal installation supplies a pulpit for a limited time as a congregation’s acting pastor.