Albany Presbytery

Committee on Ministry

So we, who are many, are one body in Christ

and individually, we are members one of another.

~ Romans 12:5

2010 Terms of Call 3-page Reporting Form and Worksheet which includes the 2010 Salary Guidelines for Ministers and CLPs

A Process for Discerning God’s Future for the Relationship Between the Presbytery of Albany and Our Congregations Experiencing Alienation From the Presbyterian Church (USA

Norms and Goals 2010

Miscellaneous Information

Milestone Anniversaries for Ministers in Albany Presbytery 2010

Honoraria for Visiting Preachers and Moderators - H2

In 2010, the minimum, suggested honorarium for Moderators is $62.50 and for Supply Preachers $130 plus mileage reimbursed at the IRS rate of 50 cents per mile, all payable at the time of service.

Standards for Active Membership in Albany Presbytery

COM Manual of Presbytery Policies and Guidelines

	Guidelines for Ordination and Installation of Clergy and Arrangements for Ordination/Installation - A2		Sexual Misconduct & Abuse - Policy and Procedures - A16

	Vacation Guidelines for Pastors - A3		Conflict of Interest Policy - A17

	Policy on Mentoring Relationships with Newly Ordained Pastors - A4-1,2,3		Background Check Policy with Instructions - A18-1 & -2

	Companions for Experienced Pastors New to Albany Presbytery - A4.1		Background and Credit Check Authorization to Release Information - A18-3

	Mentors for CLPs and CLP Candidates - A4.2		Examination Policy for those Seeking Membership - A19-1-3

	Policy on Designated Pastor Positions - A5		Guidelines for Presbytery Participation in Legal Costs - A20

	Policy on Reimbursement for Training Events - A6		Pastoral Support Funds Policy - A21

	Albany Presbytery Medical Reimbursement Policy - A7		Covenant of Conduct for COM Members - B1

	Candidate Indebtedness Policy - A8		Church Reconciliation Fund - B2

	Caring for Pastors - An Educational Leave Program for Pastors in Albany Presbytery - A9		COM Discretionary Fund - B3

	CLP Preparation Program - A10		Guide for Churches When Selling, Mortgaging and/or Leasing Real Estate - B4

	Continuing Membership and Validation of Ministry Policy - A11		Pensions and Ministerial Assistance Fund Guidelines - B5

	Manse Review Policy - A12, 1-10		Standards for Active Membership in Albany Presbyery - B6

	Manse Use Guideliness - A12-11, 12		Procedures for Being Approved for Inclusion on the Approved Preaching List - B7

	Policy for Minister/Employee Maternity/ Paternity Leave - A13		Use of Church Property - B8

	Policy for Terminating Pastoral/Professional Relationships - A14		Executive Committee - B9

	Separation Policy for Pastoral Relationships - A15		Task Force on Discerning Congregational Viability - B13

			Guidelines for Handling Marital Difficulties Experienced by Clergy - C1

Pastoral Care Subcommittee

	Early Ministry Insitute (EMI) and the Presbytery Relationship - D1		How to Grant Emeritus Status - D4

	Pastoral Relationships - D2		Format for Requesting Presbytery Action When a Minister Member Receives a Call - D5

	Pastoral Services and Relationships - D3		Format for COM and Presbytery Action When a Pastor of the Presbytery Retires - D6

			Job Description - Chair

Reviews and Clearances Subcommittee

	Annual Process for Conducting Triennial Visits - E1		Interim Pastor/Stated Supply Reports to COM - E5

	Clearance Interview - E2		Procedure for Scheduled Review of Temporary Relationships - E6

	Exit Interview - E3		Stated Supply Report - E7

	Annual Report from Interim Pastor - E4		Job Description - Chair

Transitions

	When you Plan the Dissolution of Your Pastoral Relationship - F1		Interim Pastor Agreement - F12-1-2

	Timeline for Session of Church - F2		Stated Supply Agreement - F12-3-4

	Consultation with Associate Pastor and Session When the Pastor Leaves - F3		When a Church Establishes a Stated Supply or Interim Relationship - F13

	Sample Letter to Clerk of Session Following Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship - F4		Ministers of Other Denominations - F14

	Sample Letter to Moderator of a Church Without a Pastor - F5		Format for Presbytery Action - F15

	Sample Letter - When You Moderate a Church Without a Pastor - F6		On Calling "Candidate Under Care " For an Installed Position - F16

	About Presbytery-Appointed Moderators - F7		How to Search for Interim and Designated Pastors - F17

	Frequently Asked Questions About Vacancy Dues - F8		Policy on Pulpit Supply During Vacancy - F18

	Five Developmental Tasks of the Congregation During the Interim Time - F9		Frequently Asked Questions During Vacancy and After - F19

	Interim Pastors - F10		Job Description of Chair, Congregational Care

	Steps Toward a Fulltime Interim Pastor or Stated Supply - F11


Pastor Nominating Committee Process

	Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Process - G1	Pastoral Search - Financial Reality Checklist - G6

	Suggested Process for the PNC - G2-1	Church Assistance in Financing Housing - G7

	Guidelines for PNCs on Affirmative Action in the Ministry - G2-2	Final Steps in the PNC Process - G8

	Job Description of COM Representative - G3	Procedure for Congregational Meetings for the Call to a Pastor or Associate Pastor - G9

	The Task of a Member of the PNC - G4	Pastoral Call for Pastors or Associate Pastors - G10

	Expenses for PNCs- G5	New Calls Worksheet - H3

Are there any devotions written specifically for Pastor Nominating Committees?

The prayer below is from the Book of Occasional Services, page 292, a liturgical resource supplementing the Book of Common Worship and prepared by the Office of Theology and Worship, published by Geneva Press 1999.

"Holy God, you know all things good for us and your Holy Spirit leads us in your way. Guide the members of this committee to the one you have prepared to serve your people. Open their minds to discern your will and their hearts to consider all candidates fairly. Give them strength and endurance equal to the commitment they now make and mutual love and patience in the work that lies ahead. Prepare this congregation to receive their new minister with joy and instruct us all as we accept new ways. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.


PARISH PAPERS 2010

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September - Planning for the Unexpected Financial Crisis

August -- How Much Should We Pay Our Pastor?

July - Should Our Congregation Use Internet Social Media?

June - Why Does Mentoring Succeed and Fail

May - Generous Givers

April - What Can We Learn from the Emerging Church Movement?

March - New Trends in Belonging

February - Should we Fine-Tune our Church's Internal Culture

January - Becoming Comfortable with Conflict