Churches in Transition

 If your congregation is going through transition of any kind, please be in contact with the COMAC chairs and the General Presbyter. 

Here is a helpful timeline to follow: Session Timeline

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions.

Ending a Pastoral Relationships:

• Boundaries for Former Pastors – Policy
• Dissolution of Pastoral Relationship
• Liturgy for End of Pastorate
• Pastor Leaving Congregation – Format for Presbytery Action
• Retirement of Pastor
• Separation Policy 

Churches without a current Pastor:

Approved Preaching List

Visiting Pastor Check Request Form

Compensation for Temporary Supply Pastor – Guideline

• Honoraria for Preachers & Moderators
• Moderator of Session – Information for Congregation
• Moderator of Session Information for Moderator

Calling a New Pastor:

Terms of Call

 COMAC Manual – See Section on Pastoral Transitions 

• Calling New Pastor – Form
• Calling New Pastor – Format for Presbytery Action
• Calling New Pastor – if Candidate Under Care
• Financial Reality Checklist
• Ordination and Installation
• Pastoral Relationships Chart
• Pastoral Relationships Descriptions
• Termination of Pastoral Relationship Policy
• Terms of Call – New Calls Form