Documents and Forms
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Pastoral Call forms, CRE contracts, temporary covenants, minimum terms of call and information on calling a pastor are all available on our Commission on Ministry page.
Denominational Resources
Proposed Amendments from GA225 (2022) Note from GA on 11/21/22: There was a mistake in the original printing of the Book of Amendments proposed by the 225th General Assembly (2022). The Assembly passed a proposed amendment to W-5.0204, 22-BB, which replaced the words “a product” with the words “an accomplishment” — but the original booklet failed to show that “product” was being deleted by striking through the word.
Synod of the Covenant Higher Education Grants and Scholarships
Preparedness For Pandemics Guidelines for Congregations from PDA
2019-2021 Book of Order Free download
Mission Yearbook For Prayer and Study
Social Media Policy (PDF version, not editable)
Social Media Policy (Word version, editable)
Financial Information
Synod of the Covenant Grants Information on numerous types of grants available through the Synod
Emergency Grant and Loan Application
Clergy Scholarship Application
2022 IRS Mileage Rate Information Effective January 1, 2022; PLEASE NOTE: The IRS increased the rate for the remainder of 2022, effective July 1st.
What Is Per Capita? Intended is to be used as a bulletin insert, but may be distributed however you wish. This has been updated with 2022 information.
Miscellaneous
Background Check Form NOTE: Please indicate gender on the form. Although Praesidium does not ask on the form, they do require it to enter the information for the background check. We are working on getting an updated form.
Listing of Our Churches By Region
Committee Member Descriptions Job descriptions for members of standing units
Records Review Worksheet Updated for 2022
Clerk of Session Helps Document provided at the recent Clerks of Session Training with helpful guidelines for Clerks
Bylaws and Policy Information
Presbytery Bylaws Updated through 2021
Personnel Handbook Revised 9/15/2020
Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) Policy PLEASE NOTE: This policy is in the process of being revised. If you have questions, please contact the Executive Presbyter or the Stated Clerk. Also, the contract found in this policy is not the current form and will NOT be approved to COM. Please visit the Commission on Ministry page for the correct form.
Sexual Misconduct Policy Revised 9/15/2020
Child Protection Policy - Model 1
Child Protection Policy - Model 2
Brochures
Two Coins A Meal Updated version distributed at the December 2019 presbytery meeting
Evangelical Church of the Republic of Niger (EERN) Distributed at the December 2019 presbytery meeting
