Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

What Presbytery of Greater Atlanta does

The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is a regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), operating under the Synod of South Atlantic and serving approximately 100+ member churches across the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area. It is a nonprofit religious organization, not a commercial enterprise, with 18 staff members headquartered at 701 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA. Its functional role is ecclesiastical administration: it oversees pastoral transitions, ordinations, and clergy discipline through its Commission on Ministry (COM) and Commission on Preparation for Ministry (CPM); coordinates new church development through the New Church Development Commission (NCDC); administers grant programs (including Beyond the Building Grants of $2,500–$10,000); and convenes quarterly Stated Meetings plus regional Agape Fellowship gatherings in Central, North, East, and West clusters.

The Presbytery does not operate a technology product or commercial platform. Its digital footprint consists of a Squarespace-hosted informational website (atlpcusa.org) used for event listings, church finder, newsletters, and resource distribution, supplemented by a Microsoft SharePoint portal for internal committee collaboration. It has no proprietary software, no APIs, no mobile app, and no disclosed data assets. Technology serves purely as a communications and coordination utility for the connectional system.

The Presbytery's revenue model is that of a traditional denominational middle judicatory: per-capita assessments collected from member churches, event registration fees (ranging from $15 for small gatherings to $385 for the Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference), offerings, and grants flowing through and out of the organization. It has no external customers, no commercial pricing, and no disclosed financial statements. Its strategic priorities are framed by PC(USA) connectional requirements, regional ministry collaboration, and clergy/lay leader formation rather than market-driven growth.

Name

Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

Legal name

Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

Website

https://atlpcusa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is a nonprofit regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that provides ecclesiastical administration, clergy oversight, grant funding, and event programming to approximately 100+ member churches across the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Administration and Pastoral Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Religious administration
• Pastoral services
• Clergy support
• Church governance
• Ministry grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is a regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that provides administrative, pastoral, and connectional support services to member churches in the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area. It convenes quarterly Stated Meetings, coordinates regional Agape Fellowship gatherings, administers grant programs (including Beyond the Building Grants of $2,500–$10,000), supports clergy through pastoral transitions and continuing education, and operates committees such as the Commission on Ministry and Commission on Preparation for Ministry. Its website serves as a church directory, event calendar, and resource hub for its member congregations.

Product overview

The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is a regional governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that provides administrative, pastoral, and support services to member churches in the Greater Atlanta area. The organization offers event management, church directory services, resource sharing, grant programs, and various committee services for its network of Presbyterian congregations. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform; its website serves as an informational portal for church-related events, news, and resources.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Stated Meetings Quarterly governance meetings for the presbytery to conduct business, join in worship, and make decisions affecting member churches. Intended for pastors, elders, and church leaders from member congregations.
• Beyond the Building Grants Financial grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 available for congregations and new worshiping communities to support ministry initiatives. Intended for Presbyterian congregations and new church development projects within the presbytery.
• Church Finder Directory Online directory of Presbyterian churches within the Greater Atlanta region. Helps individuals and visitors locate member congregations.
• Commission on Ministry (COM) Services Standing committee providing pastoral transition support, ministerial relationship oversight, and church governance services to member congregations. Intended for pastors and church leaders navigating ministerial changes.
• Commission on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) Services Standing committee overseeing the preparation, ordination, and educational journey of candidates pursuing ministry. Intended for individuals in preparation for ministry and their mentors.
• Boundaries Training Training program on ethical boundaries in ministry for clergy and church professionals. Required for ministers within the presbytery.
• Regional Agape Fellowship Gatherings Regional fellowship gatherings connecting churches within Central, North, East, and West geographic areas for collaboration, worship, and mutual support. Intended for pastors and church leaders in each subregion.
• Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference Annual stewardship conference offering educational programming for church stewardship leaders. Early Bird In-Person $360, First Call Pastor/Seminary Student $200, Virtual $150; After June 30 regular In-Person $385.
• PAM Worship & Music Conference Worship and music conference presented in partnership with the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. On-Time Rates: PAM Member $65, Non-Member $80; Late Rates after August 25: PAM Member $80, Non-Member $95; Group discounts available for 5+.
• Retiree Christmas Luncheon Annual Christmas luncheon for retired clergy at $15 per person.
• Middle School Retreat at Calvin Center Middle school youth retreat held at Calvin Center, priced at $160 per youth with a registration deadline of October 13, 2025.
• Come See Columbia Day Day event hosted in partnership with Columbia Theological Seminary at $15 per attendee, including lunch, for prospective seminary students.
• East-West Workshop Workshop offering at $20 per person for presbytery members and guests.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) / PC(USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent denomination connection providing theological resources, national news, educational materials, and connectional support for the presbytery and its member churches.
• Synod of South AtlanticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional synod connection providing SACK (South Atlantic Community Knowledge) monthly lunch conversations for sharing resources and best practices across presbyteries.
• Columbia Theological SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner seminary located in Decatur hosting events, educational programs, and theological training. Co-hosts events including Bonhoeffer symposium and Syncopated Leadership seminars.
• Montreat Conference CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference center partner hosting youth conferences (MYC), transitional ministry training, and other presbytery events and retreats.
• New Church Development Commission (NCDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommission focused on new church development and church planting efforts within the presbytery.
• Presbyterian CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner offering Presbyterian Promise Scholarship ($96,000 over 4 years) and hosting Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) programs.
• Atlanta Ministry with International Students (AMIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting international students at Atlanta-area colleges with friendship programs, cultural exchange, and the annual Afternoon of International Tea fundraiser.
• Presbyterians for a Better Georgia (P4BG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonpartisan advocacy coalition for PCUSA congregations engaging in legislative advocacy on issues including gun safety, healthcare, and affordable housing.
• Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization presenting worship and music conferences including the Festival of Choirs and Worship & Music Conference at Montreat.
• Central Outreach and Advocacy Center (COAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization addressing homelessness through advocacy and services; hosts annual In Their Shoes fundraising walk.
• Presbyterian Homes of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry providing senior living communities; hosts annual Caring Hands Classic Golf Tournament and Caring Hands Offering supporting residents in need.
• Candler School of Theology at Emory UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner seminary hosting McDonald Lectures, The Sacred Arts Collection (TSAC) initiative, and ordination/education events.
• Atlanta Community Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresbytery participates in annual Hunger Walk/Run; 60% of funds raised support Diaconal Grants program.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New Hope Presbytery: Regional PC(USA) presbytery in the Carolinas. Functions as a near-identical peer: connectional governance, stated meetings, COM/CPM, grant programs, and seminary partnerships — but in a different regional market.
• Presbytery of New York City: Another PC(USA) regional presbytery serving the New York City metro area. Direct functional peer: both are middle-governing ecclesiastical bodies within the same denomination, providing the same stated clerk, COM/CPM, and grant-based support model to roughly 100+ congregations. The PGA stated clerk previously led this body.
• North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church: Regional Methodist governing body covering the Greater Atlanta area. Functionally parallel in role — provides clergy appointments, pastoral care, conference-level programming, and grants to member congregations in the same geography.
• Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta: Regional Anglican governing body covering essentially the same Greater Atlanta geography. Directly comparable in function — provides diocesan support, clergy transition, formation, and grants to a similar number of member churches in the same metro market.

Broad incumbents

• Synod of South Atlantic: The parent synod that supervises the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Operates one governance level above the presbytery, coordinating multiple presbyteries across the Southeast; comparable governance, polity, and program model at a larger scale.
• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): National denomination and ultimate parent organization. Provides theology, polity, and resources that the presbytery delivers locally; comparable mission and member-services structure at vastly larger scale.
• Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta: Roman Catholic regional governing body for North and Central Georgia. Operates a similar middle-governance layer above parishes, with comparable clergy placement, formation, and ministry-support functions across the same geography.

Others

• Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam: Large regional Islamic worship and community organization in Atlanta. Comparable as a faith-based community organization offering programs, education, and outreach in the same metropolitan market, though structurally different from a denominational governing body.

Emerging players

• New Church Development Commission (NCDC Atlanta): Commission of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta focused on church planting. Operates as a closely-affiliated ministry sub-unit of the presbytery, sharing staff and funding while pursuing new worship community formation.
• Columbia Theological Seminary: PC(USA) seminary in Decatur, GA and core partner of the presbytery. Comparable in mission (clergy formation, theological education) and partially overlapping in events, scholarships, and continuing education for the same clergy audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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