Traditionally the ethics of the church lean towards strictness and firm church and self discipline. Otherwise the church as a whole is fairly tolerant. Authority in Presbyterian churches is given to [[Bible|Scripture]]. Church organization is highly structured with a representational system of ministers and laypersons (''presbyters'') in local, regional and national bodies (called ''synods'') | Traditionally the ethics of the church lean towards strictness and firm church and self discipline. Otherwise the church as a whole is fairly tolerant. Authority in Presbyterian churches is given to [[Bible|Scripture]]. Church organization is highly structured with a representational system of ministers and laypersons (''presbyters'') in local, regional and national bodies (called ''synods'') |