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Committee on Ministry
Committee on Ministry Policy on Mentoring Relationships with Newly Ordained Pastors
CHANGES IN TERMS OF CALL 2008
Return required by February 1, 2008
Background and Credit Check for Albany Presbytery
Step By Step Instructions
Background and Credit Check for Albany Presbytery
Authorization to Release Information
Salary Guidelines for 2008 Calls
COM Policies and Guidelines
Sexual Misconduct & Abuse - Policy and Procedures
Manse Use Guidelines
Separation Policy for Pastoral Relationships
Manse Review Policy
Standards for Active Membership in Albany Presbytery
Policy for Minister/Employee Maternity/ Paternity Leave
Procedures for Being Approved for Inclusion on the Approved Preaching List of Albany Presbytery
Albany Presbytery Medical Reimbursement Policy
Pensions and Ministerial Assistance Fund Guidelines
Guidelines for Ordination and Installation of Clergy
Candiate Indebtedness Policy
Use of Church Property
Caring for Pastors an Educational Leave Program for Pastors in Albany Presbytery
Guide for Churches When Selling, Mortgaging and/or Leasing Real Estate
Church Reconciliation Fund
Policy for Terminating Pastoral/Professional Relationships
COM Discretionary Fund
Salary Guidelines for 2006 Calls
Honoraria for Visiting Preachers and Moderators
Vacation Guidelines for Pastors
Conflict of Interest Policy
Continuing Membership and Validation of Ministry Policy
Mediation Subcommittee
GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING MARITAL DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED BY CLERGY
Pastor Nominating Committee Process
SUGGESTED PROCESS FOR THE PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE
JOB DESCRIPTION OF COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVE
GUIDELINES FOR PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEES ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN THE MINISTRY
THE TASK OF A MEMBER OF THE PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE (PNC)
PASTORAL CALL FOR PASTOR OR ASSOCIATE PASTOR
PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE PROCESS
EXPENSES FOR PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE
PROCEDURE FOR CONGREGATIONAL MEETING FOR THE CALL TO A PASTOR OR ASSOCIATE PASTOR
PASTORAL SEARCH FINANCIAL REALITY CHECKLIST
FINAL STEPS IN THE PNC PROCESS
CHURCH ASSISTANCE IN FINANCING HOUSING
Pastoral Care Subcommittee
FORMAT FOR REQUESTING PRESBYTERY ACTION
FORMAT FOR COM AND PRESBYTERY ACTION WHEN A PASTOR OF THIS PRESBYTERY RETIRES
EARLY MINISTRY INSTITUTE THE PRESBYTERY RELATIONSHIP
PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS
HOW TO GRANT EMERITUS STATUS
PASTORAL SERVICES AND RELATIONSHIPS
Reviews and Clearances Subcommittee
ANNUAL REPORT FORM INTERIM PASTOR
INTERIM PASTOR/STATED SUPPLY REPORTS TO COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY
CLEARANCE INTERVIEW
STATED SUPPLY REPORT
EXIT INTERVIEW
Albany Presbytery Annual Process for Conducting Triennial Visits
PROCEDURE FOR SCHEDULED REVIEW OF A STATED SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP
Transitions
ABOUT PRESBYTERY-APPOINTED MODERATORS
INTERIM PASTOR AGREEMENT
ON CALLING "CANDIDATE UNDER CARE" FOR AN INSTALLED POSITION
INTERIM PASTORS
FORMAT FOR PRESBYTERY ACTION
MINISTERS OF OTHER DENOMINATIONS
WHEN YOU MODERATE A CHURCH WITHOUT A PASTOR
NEW CALLS WORKSHEET
CONSULTATION WITH ASSOCIATE PASTOR AND SESSION WHEN THE PASTOR LEAVES
WHEN YOU PLAN THE DISSOLUTION OF
YOUR PASTORAL RELATIONSHIP
FIVE DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS OF THE CONGREGATION DURING THE INTERIM TIME
WHEN A CHURCH ESTABLISHES A STATED SUPPLY OR INTERIM RELATIONSHIP
STEPS TOWARD A FULL-TIME INTERIM PASTOR
TIMELINE FOR SESSION OF CHURCH
HOW TO SEARCH FOR INTERIM PASTORS AND DESIGNATED PASTORS
QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED ABOUT VACANCY DUES
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