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The Presbyterian Church of Crossett was established in 1949 with 35 charter members. In their petition
to Presbytery it is written:
"We the undersigned, believing in Christ the Eternal Son of God, as our Savior and Lord of Life, and in
the Presbyterian Church as our choice of God's means of redeeming the world; do respectfully petition
Pine Bluff Presbytery to organize immediately a Presbyterian Church in Crossett, Arkansas. By affixing
our names, we affirm our Faith in Christ and our love for the Presbyterian Church as its members. We
pledge our loyalty, and interest, and support of the Church, to the very best of our ability, to give the
Gospel of Christ to all peoples."
The Presbyterian Church of Crossett continues to reside at 309 Pine Street, and with it's faithful and
dedicated members, is a vital part of our community, providing meaningful worship services in a loving
family atmosphere, Bible studies, musical programs and donating space to house the Greater Crossett
Area Food Bank.
History:
The Presbyterian Church, like all Christian churches, traces its roots back to the early church in
Jerusalem. Modern Presbyterianism is considered by many to be a rebirth of the early church of the New
Testament.

The Protestant Reformation moved forward in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95
Theses to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther fought against the pretensions of
authority by the Pope and called for direct authority from God.

John Calvin, called the father of Presbyterianism, converted to Protestantism in 1533. He
interpreted the Bible as the revelation of God, emphasizing theology, worship, education,
thrift, ethical behavior and representative government for his followers. From his home city,
Geneva, Calvin's ideas spread throughout Europe.
The Scottish Protestant, John Knox, fled persecution in his homeland and studied with Calvin
in Geneva. He returned in 1559 and established Presbyterianism in Scotland.
In England the “Westminster Assembly” of 151 Presbyterians worked steadily between 1643
and 1649 to write the doctrinal guides which Presbyterians now recognize as some of their
basic texts.
Presbyterians escaped persecution in Europe and settled in America. Presbyterianism was so
prevalent in America that some British called the American Revolution the “Presbyterian
Revolt.” At least 14 signers of the Declaration of Independence were Presbyterians (including
clergyman John Witherspoon).
The first presbytery in America was established in Philadelphia in 1706. During the 1800's
disagreement over slavery broke the church into northern and southern branches. The two
branches reunited in 1983 to form the Presbyterian Church (USA), as it remains today.