PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETH

		2011 Prayer Calendar [attention Church Office]
		2011 Liturgical Colors From the 2010-2011 Presbyterian Planning Calendar
		2012 Presbytery Prayer Calendar [attention Church Office]
		2012 Liturgical Colors From the 2011-2012 Presbyterian Planning Calendar
		Stated Meetings in 2011 - Per Capita 2011 - Where to send Mission Contributions
		Stated Meetings in 2012 - Per Capita 2012 - Where to send Mission Contributions
	MSWORD	Nomination Form - Presbytery of Elizabeth units / committees
	Password required	2011 Presbytery Per Capita Budget [attention Treasurers / Clerks of Session] Approved November 16, 2010
		2011 Presbytery Unified Missions Budget [attention Treasurers / Mission Committees] Approved January 22, 2011
	MSExcel	2011 Mission Pledge Form [attention Clerks of Session & Treasurers]
		2012 Presbytery Mission + Per Capita Budget FIRST READING [attention Treasurers / Mission Committees] FIRST READING November 22, 2011; revised December 7, 2011; SECOND READING January 28, 2012
		2012 Mission Pledge Form [attention Clerks of Session & Treasurers]
	MSWORD	Unified Mission Support Form [attention Treasurers] Used for remittance of funds for General Mission, Special Offering, and Designated Giving
		BYLAWS of The Presbytery of Elizabeth Approved March 24, 2009
		STANDING RULES of The Presbytery of Elizabeth Approved March 24, 2009
	MSWORD	Treasurer's Manual Compiled by the Financial Network Group of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for use by Church Treasurers [February 2003]
		2010 Legal Resource Manual for Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Middle Governing Bodies and Churches Be certain to consult your local attorney for legal advice and expert assistance. While the information in this resource manual should be a helpful guide, it cannot substitute for your local counsel familiar with the law and facts of your particular situation. The laws, of course, continue to change. Your local counsel will ensure the current law is applied to your needs.
		Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches 2011 Tax Year TAX-001 The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
		Tax Guide for Ministers & Churches 2011 Tax Year TAX-000 The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
		Ten-Year Trend Report for the Presbytery of Elizabeth [data through 2009] Research Services, A ministry of the General Assembly Mission Council, PCUSA For more information about how Research Services can help your congregation visit http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/research/ and use "Help for Congregations" link.

Especially for INQUIRERS / CANDIDATES; COMMISSIONED LAY PASTORS; CeRTIFIED EDUCATORS

The path to CHRISTIAN VOCATION begins with a conversation with your PASTOR and SESSION then you are encouraged to contact the Presbytery office
		Christian educators are persons called by God to a ministry of education who demonstrate their faith in and love for Jesus Christ, are dedicated to the life of faith and are serious in purpose, honest in character, and joyful in service.
		Certification Process
		Association of Presbyterian Church Educators APCE
		Presbyterians believe that all persons are called to ministry in their communities, however particular forms of leadership are needed for the work of the church. Presbyterians understand a call to ministry to have three parts: 1) an inner sense of call; 2) a community that tests this sense of call; and 3) a call from a community to serve in a particular place.
		Guidelines for those considering a call to ministry
		Preparation for Ministry Forms
		Guidelines for Pastors and Sessions
		The ministry of Commissioned Lay Pastors (CLPs) is developed by presbyteries in response to their mission needs. The Office of Vocation and the Department of Constitutional Services have collaborated to prepare a comprehensive overview of the history, functions, and key learnings with respect to the ministry of CLPs.
	MSWORD	Policy for Commissioned Lay Pastors [PM060926] in .pdf & Application in Word

		Instructions for completing on-line Session Annual Statistics for 2011 for Spanish or Korean version, please contact Presbytery office 908-755-3776. Statistical Data entered at http://oga.pcusa.org/stats [password required]
		Handbook for Clerks of Session [attention Clerks of Session]
		Parliamentary Procedures [attention Clerks of Session]
	MSWORD	Examination of Session Minutes [attention Clerks of Session]
	MSWORD	Examination of Rolls and Registers [attention Clerks of Session]
	MSWORD	Compensation Report Form for Clergy 2012 [attention Clerks of Session]
	MSWORD	Compensation Report Form for Non-Ordained Personnel 2012 [attention Clerks of Session]
		2012 Minimum Terms of Call [attention Clerks of Session & Treasurers]
	MSWORD	2012 Church Fact Sheet [attention Clerks of Session]
	MSWORD	Necrology Report Form for 2012 [attention Clerks of Session]
		Guidelines for Session Personnel Committees Prepared by Leadership & Vocation of the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) [1997]

other resources
		Form of Government Task Force Report - The Form of Government Task Force has submitted the final draft of its report to the 219th General Assembly (2010). The report includes recommendations to add Foundations of Presbyterian Polity as a new section to the Book of Order, as well as a proposed revision of the Form of Government and an advisory handbook. http://www.pcusa.org/formofgovernment/
		Form of Government - in six chapters, spells out the constitutional framework for government of the PC(USA) as it seeks to respond to God’s call to life in mission. http://oga.pcusa.org/formofgovernment/
		Transforming Congregations, Renewing Presbyteries Presentation by Rev. Jill M. Hudson at May 2008 Stated Meeting

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