The Commission on Ministry’s responsibility is to evaluate, act upon, and receive those pastors, who want to become members of the Presbytery of Carlisle. The commission also provides support for congregations.
Commission on Ministry Guidelines/Policies/Resources
Continuing Education for Teaching Elders Policy
Family Leave for Teaching Elders
Minimum Terms for Certified Educators (2018)
Minimum Terms for Pastors 2018
Ordination/Installation Guidelines
Pastoral Relationships – (definitions)
Pulpit Supply Guidelines for Adding Non-Minister Members
Role of the Commission on Ministry (duties)
Sabbatical Guidelines for Teaching Elders
Forms
Background Disclosure Form (Teaching Elders)
New Member Form (Teaching Elders and Certified Educators)
Terms of Call Report Form (2018)
Sexual Misconduct Policy – Pastors’ Signature Form
Resources for Churches Seeking Pastors and Pastor Nominating Committees (PNC)
Are You Searching for A Pastor? (Resource Booklet for PNCs)
Call Form (contract for installed pastoral position)
Covenant of Agreement (contract for temporary pastoral leadership)
Dissolution of A Pastoral Relationship
Gracious Endings (when a Teaching Elder Retires)
Gracious Partings (when a Teaching Elder Leave)
Minimum Terms of Call
Offerings at Ordination/Installation Services