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
Synod of the Covenant Higher Education Grants and Scholarships
Preparedness For Pandemics Guidelines for Congregations from PDA
2017/2019 Book of Order Free download
Mission Yearbook For Prayer and Study
Social Media Policy (PDF version, not editable)
Social Media Policy (Word version, editable)
Bulletin Insert
What Is Per Capita? Updated with 2020 information
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
2020/2021 Minimum Terms of Call NOTE: The terms for 2021 did not change from 2020.
2021 IRS Mileage Rate Information Effective January 1, 2021
What Is Per Capita? Updated with 2020 information
2021 Mission Commitment (Pledge) Form
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
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
