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Resource contents
This page is broken down into the following groups:
Resources to assist in the call process
On Seeking a Call
Manual for ministers of the Word and Sacrament, Candidates,
and lay professionals considering seeking a new call. Contains
information about the call process, entering a PIF on line,
interviewing with Pastor Nominating Committees, accepting a
call, and dissolving pastoral relationships.
This item is currently out of stock and is currently being rewritten.
You may download a copy from our Web site.
 On Seeking a Call
On
Calling a Pastor
Revised Edition
A manual to help participants in the pastoral call process understand their responsibilities and tasks from the time a pastor has announced his or her departure until a new pastor is called and installed. This manual can assist session members, interim pastors, pastor nominating committee members, and presbytery committee on ministry members.
$4; PDS # OGA-08-090
Download On Calling a Pastor:
On Calling a Pastor
VHS/DVD
This 10 minute video is a companion piece to "On Calling
a Pastor: A Manual for Churches Seeking Pastors." It will
assist Pastor Nominating Committees by helping them to understand
the Presbyterian call process.
VHS—$10;
PDS #7221404013
DVD—$10;
PDS
#7221404014
Calling to Educational Ministry
Revised Edition
A manual designed to be a resource for churches who are considering calling an educator to be a part of the church staff. In addition, this is also a resource for Christian educators who are responding to a call from God to educational ministry in the church and are seeking a position. Congregations and educators will find guidance in these pages for their separate and mutual journeys toward providing the best leadership for the important task of education.
$5; PDS # OGA-09-091
Download Calling to Educational Ministry:
Presbytery
Compensation Minimums
For information on minimum compensation, go directly to the presbytery’s website where you will find salary, housing and other allowances required by each presbytery.
Find a link to your presbytery's Web site.
What Is Effective Salary?
Try the Total Effective Salary Calculator from the Board of Pensions.
Guidelines
for a Session Personnel Committee
This 31-page manual helps a session organize and structure a
personnel committee for all employees of the congregation. It
provides help for adopting personnel policies, writing positions
descriptions, work planning, annual reviews, professional development
and compensation. Samples are provided in the appendix Z.
Seminary Debt Assistance Program
For churches with fewer than 150 members and a budget of less than $250,000, the Board of Pensions program offers help which can assist small churches in attracting pastoral leadership.
Read more about the Seminary Debt Assistance Program.
Using CLC: Forms and Publications
General Information
CLC Minimum Operating System Requirements
The minimum computer operating system and browser requirements necessary to enter a CIF or PIF with CLC.
Skill List
A complete list, with definitions, of all the skills to choose from in completing a CIF or PIF.
Applicants and Positions Report
Information about the number of CIFs and PIFs currently listed with Church Leadership Connection, as well as the number of positions available for each position type and the number of individuals open to accepting each position type.
Read the report.
Self Referral: Sending and Receiving
A guide for both individuals and PNC/Search Committees on how self-referral works, plus instructions on how to save a PIF for self-referral.
Personal Information Form (PIF)
Overview of the PIF Process
Step-by-step, overview of the procedure for submitting, obtaining attestation of standing and matching for individuals using Church Leadership Connection (CLC).
Instructions for Entering a PIF
Step-by-step instructions and helpful tips on how to submit a Personal Information Form (PIF) with Church Leadership Connection (CLC).
Blank Personal Information Form (PIF)
Blank forms for use in preparing a draft copy of your PIF. Print or download. Download PIF Parts I and II.
PIF Tips for Specific Positions
Tips to assist individuals on writing a PIF for a specific position/ministry type. The following can be open as PDFs:
Church Information Form (CIF)
Overview of the CIF Process
One page, step-by-step, overview of the procedure for submitting, approving, and receiving matching PIFs for churches and entities using Church Leadership Connection (CLC).
Instructions for Entering a CIF
Step-by-step instructions and helpful tips on how to submit a Church Information Form (CIF) with Church Leadership Connection (CLC).
Blank Church Information Form (CIF)
Blank forms for use in preparing a draft copy of your CIF. Print or download. Download CIF Parts I and II.
CIF Tips for Specific Positions/Situations
Tips to assist churches/entities on writing a CIF for a specific position/ministry type.
Call Process
Sample Contract for Temporary Pastor
This sample contract shows the agreement between a temporary pastor and a church session. It includes duties, terms and salary.
Equal Employment Opportunity in Ministry Report for Search Process (AAEEO)
Sample form for use in reporting to the Presbytery a search committees process in meeting the PC(USA) requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity.
Pastoral Call Form
Sample form for use in preparing the written terms of call and
"Certification of Call."
CLC User Guides
Guides to assist specific individuals on how to use the Church Leadership Connection (CLC) system to meet required responsibilities.
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