Commission on Ministry
The Commission on Ministry serves as the supportive link between our churches/clergy members and the Presbytery. We provide a liaison to each church and provide guidance to churches and clergy in review of pastoral work and compensation, especially during times of transition. We welcome new clergy into the Presbytery, review membership annually, and dismiss members as they leave.
COM Manual
Resources and Policies
that relate to Clergy and Congregations
- Sample Parish Associate Covenants
- Sample Litany of Beginning an Interim Ministry
- Sample Litany for Ending an Interim Pastoral Relationship
- Sample Interim Report
- Sample Interim Contract
- Update to Sabbatical Guidelines
- Request for Administrative Commission for Ordination and/or Installation
- Pastoral Compensation
- Pastor Emeritus
- Ordination Installation Service Procedure
- Moderator and Pulpit Supply Compensation
- Member-at-Large Policy
- Guidelines for Ministerial Relief Fund Monies
- Family Leave
- Parental Leave Policy Revisions
- Disability Info for PSNE Congregations
- Disability Benefits of the PC(USA) administered by the Board of Pensions
- Disability Benefits from the Board of Pensions
- Compensation Worksheet
- 2022 Parish Clergy Terms Of Call (fillable form)
- Background Consent Form
- Employment Guidance for Sessions and Session Personnel Committees
- Ethics for Departing Pastors and Covenant
- Separation Policy Second Reading.docx
- 2025 Board of Pensions Dues Plan
General
- Sexual Misconduct Policy
- PC(USA) Standards of Ethical Conduct
- Orderly Exchange of Ministers in the Formula of Agreement
- Living by the Gospel
- Guiding Principals for COM and the Stated Clerk
- Formula of Agreement
Internal COM Policies and Forms
PASTORAL SEARCHES
Because these resources are updated frequently, an electronic resource file will be provided to Interim and Pastoral Nominating Committees by the COM at the time of training.
Co-Chairpersons
Rev. John Merz and Rev. Scott Herr