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MSWORD | 2010 Prayer Calendar [attention Church Office] |
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Liturgical Colors From the 2009-2010 Presbyterian Planning Calendar |
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MSWORD | Nomination Form - Presbytery of Elizabeth units / committees |
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2010 Presbytery Budget [attention Treasurers / Mission Committees] approved January 23, 2010 |
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2010 Mission Pledge Form [attention Clerks of Session & Treasurers] | |
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MSWORD | Unified Mission Support
Form [attention Treasurers] Used for remittance of funds for General Mission, Special Offering, and Designated Giving |
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BYLAWS of The Presbytery of Elizabeth Approved March 24, 2009 | |
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STANDING RULES of The Presbytery of Elizabeth Approved March 24, 2009 | |
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MSWORD | Treasurer's Manual Compiled by the Financial Network Group of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for use by Church Treasurers [February 2003] |
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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. |
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Federal Reporting
Requirements for Churches 2009 Tax Year TAX-001 The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) |
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Tax Guide for Ministers &
Churches 2009 Tax Year TAX-000 The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) |
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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
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The path to CHRISTIAN VOCATION
begins with a conversation with your PASTOR and SESSION then you are encouraged to contact the Presbytery office |
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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. | |
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Certification Process | |
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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. | |
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Guidelines for those considering a call to ministry | |
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Preparation for Ministry Forms | |
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Guidelines for Pastors and Sessions | |
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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. | |
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MSWORD | Policy for Commissioned Lay Pastors [PM060926] in .pdf & Application in Word |
Especially for CLERKS OF SESSION
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Handbook for Clerks of Session [attention Clerks of Session] | |
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Parliamentary Procedures [attention Clerks of Session] | |
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MSWORD | Examination of Session Minutes [attention Clerks of Session] |
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MSWORD | Examination of Rolls and Registers [attention Clerks of Session] |
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MSWORD | Compensation Report Form for Clergy 2010 [attention Clerks of Session] |
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MSWORD | Compensation Report Form for Non-Ordained Personnel 2010 [attention Clerks of Session] |
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2010 Minimum Terms of Call [please advise Clerks of Session & Treasurers] | |
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MSWORD | 2010 Church Fact Sheet [please advise Clerks of Session] |
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MSWORD | Necrology Report Form for 2010 [attention Clerks of Session] |
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Guidelines for Session
Personnel Committees Prepared by Leadership & Vocation of the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) [1997] |
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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/ | |
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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/ |
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MSWORD | Transforming
Congregations, Renewing Presbyteries Presentation by Rev. Jill M. Hudson at May 2008 Stated Meeting |
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