Chair: Rev. Glenn Leupold, Co-Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Albany
The Committee on Leadership Development is commissioned to carry out aspects of the Presbytery’s work in the following ways:
- care for and supervise of candidates and inquirers for ordination as Teaching Elders supervise the preparation of Commissioned Ruling Elders
- work with the Committee on Coordination to develop and implement regular plans for growth in leadership
- skills for those serving in various capacities within the Presbytery, including an annual retreat to train Presbytery leaders
- propose and administer the Presbytery’s financial support for preparation for ministry
This Committee is commissioned to:
- enroll inquirers in covenant relationship with the Presbytery
- transfer inquirers and candidates to other presbyteries
- receive inquirers and candidates by transfer from other presbyteries
- perform annual consultations with inquirers and candidates
- certify candidates ready to receive a call and give candidates permission circulate their Personal Information Form
- remove an individual from inquirer status
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