COMMISSION ON TRANSITIONAL MINISTRIES

Terms of Call and Compensation

• 2021 Pastoral Compensation Minimums
• Pastoral Personnel Policies - Amended 11.12.20
• Terms of Call Form - Installed Pastor/Co-Pastor - 2021  (Word) or (PDF)
• Terms of Call Form - Associate Pastor - 2021 (Word) or (PDF)
• Contract Form - Commissioned Pastor - 2021 (Word) or (PDF)
• Contract Form  - Bridge Pastor - 2021 (Word) or (PDF)
• Contract  Form  - Transitional Pastor - 2021 (Word) or (PDF)
• Contract Form  - Stated Supply - 2021 (Word) or (PDF)
• Contract Form - Temporary Supply - 2021 (Word) or (PDF)
• Contract Form  - Temporary Service for Pastors of Other Christian Churches 2021 (Word) or (PDF)
• Application Form  - Temporary Service for Pastors of Other Christian Churches - 2021 (Word) or (PDF)
• Temporary Service for Pastors of Other Christian Churches - 2020 Guidelines 
• Understanding Effective Salary
• FAQ for Treasurers and Bookkeepers
• Reporting Terms of Call to Presbytery & Pension Board​​

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Ethical Boundaries

• Ethics Regarding Former Pastors
• Life Together in the Community of Faith
• Ethical Boundaries Policy
• Laboring Inside/Outside Bounds of Presbytery
• Ethical Writing and Preaching
  
  

Special Ministries

• ​Application for Validation of Ministry
• Policy on Enrollment of Ministers of Other Christian Churches for Temporary Service
  And Validation of Ministry
• Application For Enrollment Of A Minister For Temporary Service And Validation Of Ministry
• Ministers from Other Denominations Executive Summary and "Cheat Sheet"
• Ministers from Other Denominations

Installations and Ordinations

• ​Checklist for Planning Ordination and Installation Service - Word
• Checklist for Planning Ordination and Installation Service - PDF
• Guidelines for Creating a Commission
• A Service of Ordination or Installation - Word 
• A Service of Ordination or Installation - PDF
• Form for Installing or Ordaining Commission Report
• New Minister Vow Affirmation Form

Transition Resources​

• Guide for Dissolution & Transition of a Pastoral Call​
• Dissolution Policy
• Dissolution of Pastoral Call Mediation and Arbitration
• Covenant of Closure
• Stated Clerk Advisory Opinion on the Role of the Presbytery in the Dissolution of Pastoral Relationships 
• Moderator of Session in the absence of a Pastor
• Mission and Ministry Study​
• Ernest Glenn Plan
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Evaluation for Temporary Relationships
• Pastor Emeritus Policy​

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