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
• Pastor Emeritus
• Ordination Installation Service Procedure
• Moderator and Pulpit Supply Compensation
• Disability Benefits of the PC(USA) administered by the Board of Pensions
• Employment Guidance for Sessions and Session Personnel Committees
• Ethics for Departing Pastors and Covenant
• Discerning the Way
• 2026 Board of Pensions Dues Plan
• PSNE Anti-Harassment Policy Adopted October 2025
• 2026 Pastoral Compensation + Terms of Call Worksheet

General

• Sexual Misconduct Policy
• PC(USA) Standards of Ethical Conduct
• Orderly Exchange of Ministers in the Formula of Agreement
• Living by the Gospel
• Guiding Principles for COM and the Stated Clerk
• Formula of Agreement

Internal COM Policies and Forms

• Template for a Part-time Pastoral Search
• Code of Ethics

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.