Committee on Ministry Resources

For questions or information regarding pastor and local church matters, contact the Committee Chair at com@presbyteryofgeneva.org

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Terms of Call and Covenant Forms

*NEW!* 2024 Presbytery of Geneva Minimum Salaries

Form 1 Call To A Pastor

Form 1A Annual Approval of Terms of Call

Form 2 Covenant for Pastoral Services With a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE)

Form 3 Covenant with a Transitional/Interim Pastor

Form 4 Covenant with a Temporary (not Transitional/Interim) Pastor

Form 5 Attestation of Call/Covenant Arrangements with Other Denominations

Form 5a Annual Review of Attestation of Covenant/Call with Other Denominations

Form 6 Annual Review of Congregations without a Called or Covenanted Pastor

Other Resources for Sessions

Family Leave Policy

Criminal Background Check Policy & Procedures

Policy on Appointed Moderators

Guidelines for Ruling Elders Administering Communion in Worship Services

Term Limit Waiver Request Form

Seeking a Pastor

Introduction to Pastoral Transitions

Types of Pastoral Relationships

Transition Process for Congregations Chart

Searching for a Transitional Pastor

Congregational Self-Study

Searching for an Installed Pastor

CLC Resources for Search Committees

Ordination & Installation of a Pastor:

PC(USA) Resources for Pastoral Resources:

Ending of a Pastoral Relationship

Ending a Pastoral Relationship

Checklist for Dissolution of Installed Pastoral Relationship

Model Dissolution Agreement

Promoting Healthy Boundaries for Departing Pastors Policy

Pastor Emerita/Emeritus Policy

Miscellaneous

Understanding Administrative Commissions

Introduction to Behavioral Covenants

Conflict Intensity for Sessions

Other Presbytery Policies Related to COM’s Work

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Child, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy

Commissioned Ruling Elder Formation Program