Philadelphia Presbytery spreading the Gospel

In 1707, Philadelphia Presbytery sought to establish by common consent a “uniformity of procedure in the interests of spreading the Gospel:”

First, That every minister in their respective congregations, read and comment upon a chapter of the Bible every Lord's day, as discretion and circumstances of time, place, &c., will admit.
Second over: That it be recommended to every minister of the Presbytery to set on foot and encourage private Christian societies.
Third over: That every minister of the Presbytery supply neighboring desolate places where a minister is wanting, and opportunity of doing good offers.

From 1706 to 1716 the number of ministers increased from seven to seventeen.

from Presbyterians in Colonial Pennsylvania, Guy Soulliard Klett. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1937, pages 46-7, 50.