noun
- plural of presbyterial; members of a presbytery or governing body in Presbyterian churches
Usage: religious/ecclesiastical term; primarily used in Presbyterian church governance
Examples
- The presbyterials met to discuss matters of church discipline and doctrine.
- In Presbyterian polity, the presbyterials form the governing council of the denomination.
- The presbyterials voted unanimously to approve the new mission initiative.
- Each congregation sends representatives to serve as presbyterials in the regional assembly.