Leadership Handbook

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

1. Guiding Principles Mission Statement
   • Structure (Visual Design)
2. Charter
3. Bylaws
4. Standing Rules
5. Rules Entities (Committees)
6. Policies and Procedures
   • Background Disclosure Form
   • Child & Youth Protection Policy 2017
   • Commissioned Ruling Elder Plan (Sept. 2018)
   • Credit Card Policy
   • Definitions of Pastoral Relationships
   • Equal Opportunity Ministry
   • Expectations/Priorities for Pastors and Certified Christian Educators
   • Presbytery Fee Schedule
   • 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
7. Ministry Initiatives
8. Crisis Communication Plan
9. 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