Affiliated Ministries

Decatur Presbyterian Church is a member church of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination. As the website for the denomination notes, “more than two million people call the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) their spiritual home. Worshiping in 10,000 Presbyterian congregations throughout the United States, they engage the communities in which they live and serve with God’s love.” Learn more.

Columbia Theological Seminary is an educational institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and a community of theological inquiry and formation for ministry in the service of the Church of Jesus Christ. Located in Decatur, Decatur Presbyterian maintains a strong relationship with the seminary, often hosting Supervised Ministry Interns and enjoying special classes and presentations taught by seminary professors. Learn more.

For over 100 years, Montreat Conference Center has been a place set apart for those who journey here seeking a closer relationship with their Creator. The conference center is one of the largest affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and is under the management of the Mountain Retreat Association, which formed in 1905 and is a church-related institute. Montreat annually hosts over 5,000 youth at our six Youth Conferences, offers over 40 conferences and programs year-round for individuals of all ages, and welcomes hundreds of church-related and non-profit guest groups who come to private retreats held at our center. Nestled in a peaceful mountain cove and surrounded by natural beauty, the conference center permanently protected 2,500 acres of pristine wilderness as a dedicated wilderness area registered in the NC Registry of National Heritage Areas, resulting in more than 40 miles of hiking trails for all to enjoy. Learn more.

Philips Tower is a senior living center located next door to Decatur Presbyterian Church. Home to many DPC members, the relationship between the church and Philips Tower dates back to the senior living center’s founding. The facility is named for a former pastor of DPC. Philips Tower is part of Presbyterian Homes of Georgia. Founded in 1949, Presbyterian Homes is a pioneer in residential living for adults age 62 or older. Ours is a tradition of excellence, providing exceptional services to enhance the quality of life for senior adults.

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia is a Christian ministry serving people without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, color, creed, or handicap status. Persons of all faith are welcome. We are a nonprofit organization that uses our resources to fulfill our mission to provide exceptional services to enhance the quality of life for senior adults. Learn more.

Owned and operated by Presbyterian Women in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee, Mission Haven is a 501 (c) (3) organization which provides a home away from home for missionaries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) working in one of many countries around the world. Located adjacent to Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia it provides short-term lodging for missionaries visiting the States, those studying in the area, or those who are in transition after retirement or the end of their term.

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Decatur is a vibrant community in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Decatur Presbyterian Church is located in the heart of downtown Decatur, across the street from the Decatur MARTA station. Learn more.