Steven,

There are several ways churches can be planted. It could be initiated from the denomination, the presbytery, or the local church. Different presbyteries have different preferences for oversight as well. Some often oversee the work of a church plant directly. The session of my church oversees a church plant nearby. Even though they receive support from the denomination and the presbytery—and to my knowledge the work was initiated by the latter—the presbytery saw fit for my church to oversee the work because of our proximity and ability to help.

It sounds like it is the Presbytery which is planting churches. By this I mean, the Presbytery is the one identifying and sending men to new works. Is this a correct understanding?