Commission on Ministry Guidelines/Policies/Resources
Continuing Education for Teaching Elders Policy
Minimum Terms of Call for Certified Christian Educators 2019
Minimum Terms of Call for Ministers 2019
Ordination/Installation Guidelines
Pastoral Relationships – (definitions)
Pulpit Supply Fees – Effective 10/1/2016, the Commission on Ministry approved the minimum fee for Pulpit Supply be $150 for one service. If 2 services take place the fee would be $175 total. Additionally, churches are to pay for mileage to and from the church at the current IRS rate.
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 Reporting Form (2019)
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 Leaves)
Minimum Terms of Call for Ministers 2019
Offerings at Ordination/Installation Services