Commission on Ministry
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.
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Seeking a Pastor
- Search Process for Pastors & Associate Pastors Flow Chart
- 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
- Interim/Associate Succession Policy
- Special Situations
- Procedure for Temporary Supply Transition to Installed Pastor
New Pastors
- Pastoral Transition: Call Process
- Background Checks
- Guidelines for an Installation/Ordination
- Required Training
- Factoring FAQ
Commissioned Pastors
- Handbook for Preparation for Commissioned Ruling Elders (CRE) to Particular Pastoral Service
- Commissioned Pastor Guidelines
- Commissioned Ruling Elder Annual Review
Validated Ministry
Compensation
- 2020 Factors
- Annual Terms of Call Form
- New Pastor Call Form
- Designated Pastor Call Form
- Interim Pastor Contract
- Policy Factor Guidelines
- Factoring FAQs
