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COMMITTEE on MINISTRY

   
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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. Chair: Rev. John Victor Carlson, Highland Presbyterian Church. Ph:410.452.9394/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The Committee has created the following forms and policies to assist churches and clergy in their ministries:

 

 

 

Forms

Pastoral Call Form for Ministers PDF fillable form    WORD
Change of Terms of Call PDF fillable form    How to submit the form.

Salary Educator Form PDF
Salary Letter for 2012 PDF
Model Dissolution Agreement PDF
Board of Pensions Salary Change Form enr-111

Sample Contracts

Interim Ministry Contract WORD

Stated Supply Contract WORD

Temporary Supply Contract WORD

 

Residence Shared Equity Agreement PDF     

 

Factoring Information           

Factoring Guide for Pastoral/ Professional Positions PDF   

Factoring FAQs PDF      

2011 Pastoral Salary Report PDF     

Policies  

Sexual Misconduct Policy PDF

Dissolution of Pastoral Relationships PDF      

Leasing Worship Space PDF

Validation of Ministries PDF

Ministerial Ethics Guidelines PDF

Churches in Transition 

 Introduction and Overview

      Phase 1- Dissolution of the Pastoral Relationship

      Phase 2- Sessions Leadership During Transition

      Phase 3- Getting Organized and the Church Information Form

      Phase 4- Search and Call for New Pastor

      Phase 5- New Pastor Joins Congregation

Process Guides       

Search Committee Etiquette

Great Expectations Questions

Clearance Interview Procedures

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 Sabbaticals     

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