The Commission on Ministry (COM) seeks to care for both clergy and churches within the Presbytery by providing a full range of support resources. The Committee is ready to help churches in transition, facing change or experiencing conflict.
Seeking an Installed Pastor
- Search Process for Installed Pastors & Associate Pastors Flow Chart
- When a Pastoral Vacancy is Created
- Introduction and Glossary
- Phase 1 ‐ Dissolution of the Pastoral Relationship
- Phase 2 – The Session’s Leadership During Transition
- Phase 3 – The PNC: Getting Organized and the Ministry Information Form
- Phase 4 – The PNC: Searches for and Calls a New Pastor
- Phase 5 – The New Pastor Joins the Congregation
- Pastoral Transition: Call Process
Seeking a Temporary Pastor
- Pastoral Leadership Models
- Identifying and Contracting with a Temporary Pastor (Interim, Transitional, Bridge, Supply)
- Contracting with the Presbytery’s Staff Interim
- Interim Pastor Contract Template – MS Word version
- Transitional Pastor Contract Template – MS Word version
- Transitional Pastor Position Description
- Temporary Supply Contract Template – MS Word version
- Bridge Pastor Contract Form – MS Word version
New Pastors
- Background Checks
- Guidelines for an Installation/Ordination
- Required Training
- New Pastor Call Form – MS Word version
- Designated Pastor Call Form
Pastoral Succession
Commissioned Pastors
- Handbook for Preparation for Commissioned Ruling Elders (CRE) to Particular Pastoral Service
- Commissioned Ruling Elder Annual Review
- Contract Template for Commissioned Lay Pastors – MS Word version
Validated Ministry
Compensation
- Policy on Pastoral Compensation
- 2025 Annual Salary & Benefits Update Form (formerly ‘Terms of Call’) – MS Word Version
- 2025 Factors
- Policy Factor Guidelines
- Factoring FAQs
Pastoral Care
Dissolution/Contract Termination
- Phase 1 Transition
- Dissolution Agreement
- Dissolution Policy
- Dissolution for Retiring Pastors
- Exit Interview for Pastors
- Policy Regarding Former Pastors
