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  On Calling a Pastor Video   On Calling a Pastor Video
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

 
             
 
 
Call Process
 
         
  On Seeking a Call  

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.

You may download a copy from our web site. Download On Seeking a Call.

 
             
     

Free
PDS #7221401001

(Online version)

 
           
  On Calling a Pastor  

On Calling a Pastor
Manual for Pastor Nominating Committees and Search Committees seeking new pastoral leadership. Contains information about the call process, establishing and organizing a PNC, entering a CIF on line, screening PIFs, interviewing, extending a call, and installing a pastor.

You may download a copy from our Web site.

Print version

Limit 10 per customer.
$3.00; Item # OGA07090

HTML version

Online English version

PDF version

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Free
Korean—PDS

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Free
Spanish—PDS #7221401002

 
             
 
Cover of Calling to Educational Ministry
 

Calling to Educational Ministry
(PDS# 7221204001)
This manual is designed to be a resource for churches who are considering an educator to be a part of the church staff and to engage in mutual ministry with other staff members and members of the congregation.

The print version of this book is temporarily out-of-stock; however, you may still download the PDF version below.

Download a PDF version of On Calling to Educational Ministry.

 
             
 

Church Information Form (CIF)
Blank forms for use in preparing a draft copy of your CIF. Print or download. (Go to forms page.)

 
             
 

Personal Information Form (PIF)
Blank forms for use in preparing a draft copy of your PIF. Print or download. (Go to forms page.)

 
             
 

Interim PIF
Step by step instructions for completing a PIF for Interim Pastor and Interim Governing Body Positions.

 
             
 

Applicants and Positions Report
Real time listing of the numbers of CIFs and PIFs currently listed with Church Leadership Connection, showing the number of positions available for each position type and the number of individuals open to accepting each position type. (Online version)

 
             
 

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.

 
             
 

Presbytery Compensation Minimums
Chart listing summary of minimum salary, housing, and other allowances and compensation required by each presbytery.

 
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Equal Employment Opportunity in Ministry Report on Search Process (AAEEO)

 
             
 

Pastoral Call Form
Sample form for use in preparing the written terms of call and "Certification of Call."

 
             
  Instructions for CPM Moderators
One page instruction sheet for certifying readiness to receive a call and authorizing circulation of a PIF. (Online version)
 
             
  Instructions for Presbytery Stated Clerks
One-page instruction sheet for attestation to the standing in presbytery of individuals completing a PIF. (Online version)
 
             
  Instructions for Clerks of Session
One-page instruction sheet for approving the CIF. (Online version)
 
             
  Completing a CIF for Interim Positions
Step-by-step instructions for completion of the CIF for an Interim Pastor position. (Online version)
 
             
  Completing a CIF for Governing Body Positions
Step-by-step instructions for completion of a CIF for installed and interim governing body positions. (Online version)
 
             
  Completing a CIF for Educator Positions
Step-by-step instructions for completing a CIF for educator positions. (Online version)
 
             
  Overview of the CIF Procedure
One page step-by-step overview of the procedure for submitting, approving, and receiving matches for positions using a CIF. (Online version)
 
             
  Overview of the PIF Procedure
One page step-by-step overview of the procedure for submitting, obtaining attestation of standing, and matching for individuals using a PIF. (Online version)
 
     
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