Celtic Cross, created at Presbyterian College in 1995, is considered a model for church leadership development programs.

Designed to challenge Presbyterian USA students to think theologically about vocation and to consider professional or lay leadership in the church for themselves, Celtic Cross is a joint ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, SC, and Presbyterian College.

The program offers students opportunities to participate in a variety of leadership programs - including two retreats annually, one workshop/seminar per semester, sharing times for one hour per month, and leadership teams with mentors that provide worship/program leadership opportunities once or twice a semester. Application for membership is available each spring for freshmen, sophomores and juniors.

Participants also are encouraged to participate in summer work, conferences, academic courses suggested for non-Christian Education/Religion majors, spring break/May trips, as well as on-campus activities and international study. Additional opportunities are also available to those who volunteer.to be part of special teams which provide leadership for presbytery and congregational events/retreats.

The program has attracted nationally known speakers and mentors from across the state that provides excellent programs for the enrichment of its participants.

Participation in all aspects of the program is required.