Committee on Ministry Forms and Policies

The Committee on Ministry seeks to care for both clergy and churches within the Presbytery.  The Committee is ready to help churches in transition, facing change, or experiencing conflict.  We encourage churches and clergy who might benefit from assistance to call the Chair of the Committee on Ministry to discuss their concerns.

The chair is Catherine Blacka, First Presbyterian Church, Howard County

Phone:  (410) 531-4910

Email:  cblacka@firstpreshc.org

The Committee has created the following forms and policies to assist churches and clergy in their ministries:

COM Regional Teams (pdf 27kb)

Forms

Pastoral Call Form (pdk 25kb)

Sample Contracts

Interim Minister Contract

Stated Supply Contract

Temporary Supply Contract

Residence Shared Equity Agreement (Word) (PDF)    

    

Factoring Information           

Factoring Guide for Pastoral/Professional Positions   

Factoring FAQ's      

2008 Pastoral Salary Report     

     

Policies  

Sexual Misconduct Policy        

Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship (pdf 27kb)       

Sabbatical Policy       

Validation Standing Rule  

Ministerial Ethics Guidelines    

Churches and Pastors in Transition 

 Overview of Process

      -  Part I Dissolution of the Pastoral Relationship

      -  Part II Session's Work When the Pastor Departs

      -  Part III The PNC Calls a New Pastor

      -  Part IV The New Pastor Arrives

Process Guides       

Search Committee Etiquette

Clearance Interview Procedures (pdf 102kb)

Exit Interview Questions

Guidelines for Background Checks

Guidelines for Searching for an Interim Minister

Guidelines for Installation Service

          

Guidelines for Sessions and Pastors    

Guidelines for Continuing Education     

Guidelines for Accountable Reimbursement Plans     

Guidelines for Examining Candidates for Elder and Deacon      

Guidelines for Housing Allowances and Manses    

      

Triennial Church Visits

All forms for Triennial Visits

Discussion Starters for Triennial Visits

Report of Triennial Visit Form