Leadership Handbook

The Leadership Handbook is the Presbytery of Carlisle’s manual of operations. The manual is presented in sections for the user’s convenience in printing only what might be needed.

I. Guiding Principles Mission Statement

Structure (Visual Design)

II.   Charter

III. Bylaws

Committee Email Vote

IV. Standing Rules

V. Standing Rules for Permanent Entities (Committees)

VI. Policies and Procedures

Background Disclosure Form

       Child & Youth Protection Policy 2017

Commission on Ministry Standing Rules

Commissioned Ruling Elders Plan

Credit Card Policy

Definitions Pastoral Relationships

Equal Opportunity Ministry (AAEO)

Expectations/Priorities for Pastors and Certified Christian Educators

Fees

Financial Policies

Illness and Long-term Disability Policy for Pastors

Inquirer and Candidate Indebtedness Policy

Ethics for Ministers, Employees and Volunteers of the Presbytery of Carlisle

New Church Development Policy

Open Meeting Policy

Personnel Policies (Presbytery Staff)

Presbytery Policy on Congregations Leaving the PCUSA

Sexual Misconduct Policy

VII. Ministry Initiatives

IX. Crisis Communication Plan

X. Appendices (Commitments, Guidelines, Relationships, Statements)

Aids Policy

Commitment to Evangelism

Committee Email Vote

Environmental Guidelines for Our Presbytery and Member Churches

Reaffirmation Relationship Presbyterian Senior Living

Racism Statement