
Matthew (Matt) Adams
Senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Dillon, South Carolina, and writer; contributes on Presbyterian identity, polity, and ecclesiology, and authored the article 'Grassroots Presbyterianism ≠ Congregationalism.'
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Mar 20, 2026 • 56min
What Is a Presbyterian—and Why Does Presbyterian Government Matter?
Ben Ratliff, associate pastor and Polity Matters co-host, and Matthew Adams, senior pastor and writer, discuss Presbyterian identity and church government. They explore plurality and parity of elders. They unpack presbyteries, general assemblies, overtures, and connectional accountability. They compare PCA, OPC, and URCNA cultures and offer practical steps for active involvement.


