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

2012 Terms of Call 3-page Reporting Form and Worksheet which includes the Minimum Salary Guidelines for Ministers and CLPs and the 2012 IRS mileage reimbursement rate of 55.5 cents per mile

*Rationale for Terms of Call Adjustments

Miscellaneous Information

Examination Process for Presbytery Meetings - Candidates for Ordination and/or Membership

Standards for Active Membership in Albany Presbytery

Norms and Goals 2010

Honoraria for Visiting Preachers and Moderators - H2

In 2012, the minimum, suggested honorarium for Moderators is $65.00 and for Supply Preachers $135 plus mileage reimbursed at the IRS rate of 55.5 cents per mile, all payable at the time of service.

Milestone Anniversaries for Ministers in Albany Presbytery 2010

Congregational Care

	Guidelines for Ordination and Installation of Clergy and Arrangements for Ordination/Installation - A2		Policy for Minister/Employee Maternity/ Paternity Leave - A13

	Vacation Guidelines for Pastors - A3		Policy for Terminating Pastoral/Professional Relationships - A14

	Policy on Designated Pastor Positions - A5		Separation Policy for Pastoral Relationships - A15

	Caring for Pastors - An Educational Leave Program for Pastors in Albany Presbytery - A9		Conflict of Interest Policy - A17

	Manse Review Policy - A12, 1-10		Request for Presbytery Participation in Legal Costs - A20

	Manse Use Guideliness - A12-11, 12		Guide for Churches When Selling, Mortgaging and/or Leasing Real Estate - B4

	Job Description of Chair, Congregational Care		Use of Church Property - B8

			Task Force Description - Congregational Viability - B13

Financial Policies

Policy on Reimbursement for Training Events - A6

Church Reconciliation Fund - B2

Albany Presbytery Medical Reimbursement Policy - A7

COM Discretionary Fund - B3

Candidate Indebtedness Policy - A8

Pensions and Ministerial Assistance Fund Guidelines - B5

Pastoral Support Funds Policy - A21

Of Interest to COM Members

Covenant of Conduct for COM Members - B1

Executive Committee - B9

Pastoral Care

	Pastoral Relationships Defined- D2		Mentoring Relationships with Newly Ordained Pastors - A4

	Pastoral Services and Relationships - D3		Companions for Experienced Pastors New to Albany Presbytery - A4.1

	How to Grant Emeritus Status - D4		Mentors for CLPs and CLP Candidates - A4.2

	Format for Requesting Presbytery Action When a Minister Member Receives a Call - D5		Continuing Membership and Validation of Ministry Policy - A11

	Format for COM and Presbytery Action When a Pastor of the Presbytery Retires - D6		Sexual Misconduct & Abuse - Policy and Procedures - A16

	Guidelines for Handling Marital Difficulties Experienced by Clergy - C1		Continuing Education and Sabbatical Guidelines - P1

			Job Description - Chair

Early Ministry Institute (EMI)

What is EMI?

EMI and the Session Pledge

EMI and The Presbytery Relationship

EMI and the Participant Agreement

2011 EMI Brochure

Reviews and Clearances

	Clearance Interview - E2		Interim Pastor Report to COM - E5

	Exit Interview - E3		Procedure for Scheduled Review of Temporary Relationships - E6

	Annual Report from Interim Pastor - E4		Stated Supply Report to COM- E7

			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

	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		Transition Models - F20

	Steps Toward a Fulltime Interim Pastor or Stated Supply - F11		Minister Members Desiring to Seek a New Call Within Albany Presbytery Bounds - F21


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.