Presbyterianism: Order, Doctrine, and Endless Assemblies. Presbyterianism stands as one of the most influential expressions of the Reformation, rooted in the theology of John Calvin and shaped by John Knox in Scotland. Known for its structured government of elders (“presbyters”), commitment to confessions, and intellectual rigor, Presbyterianism has left a lasting mark on Protestantism worldwide. Yet beneath its ordered exterior lies the same problem afflicting all denominati