Southern Hills Parish

The Southern Hills Parish was formed in 2014, with five member congregations:

These five congregations trace their ties to the 1940's, when they and eight others formed the Todd-Dickey Rural Training Parish, a cooperative effort of one of our predecessor presbyteries and Louisville Seminary. The partnership lasted for over twenty years, and is remembered fondly by those who were part of it.

With upcoming pastoral vacancies in these five churches, conversations began among presbytery leaders to build upon those ties. Each session session sent three representatives to form an exploratory council. Months of group building, conversing, budgeting, and planning led to a formal decision by each congregation to join the parish, commit to a three year plan, and ask the presbytery to assist in the search for an organizing parish pastor. This pastor will preach in each congregation monthly, and will serve as head of staff for the seminary students, retired pastors, and ruling elders who will help fill the pulpits. Congregations will host one another for special services, Bible studies, and joint fellowship events. Officers and members will be equipped and encouraged to participate in the ministry of pastoral care. Other nearby congregations may also be invited to join the parish as pastoral leadership transitions occur.

You're invited to read a little more about each member congregation by clicking on the links above. The Ministry Information Form is also available, as well as more information about the Presbytery of Ohio Valley.

Whether you visit us electronically or in person, we're glad you came!

Peace and all good —
The Rev'd. Susan C. McGhee
Executive Presbyter
Presbytery of Ohio Valley