Links of interests to COMs

What is the COM and what does it do?
The general responsibilities of the COM are "to serve as pastor and counselor to ministers; to facilitate relations between congregations, ministers and the presbytery.

Glossary of Commonly Used Terms
A glossary of commonly used terms as found in the COM handbook.

Standards of Ethical Conduct for Committees on Ministry
A Study Guide for the Committees on Preparation for Ministry.

Pastoral Search Process/Church Leadership Connection
As Presbyterians we believe that pastors and congregations are brought together through a call from God.

On Calling a Pastor: A Manual for Churches Seeking Pastors
Manual for Pastor Nominating Committees and Search Committees seeking new pastoral leadership.

On Seeking a Call; A Manual for Church Professionals Considering New Ministry
Manual for ministers of the Word and Sacrament, Candidates, and lay professionals considering seeking a new call.

Calling a Christian Educator
This manual is designed to be a resource for churches who are considering calling 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.

Examining Ministers for Membership
Whom are we examining?

Credentialing for new Immigrant Pastors
In the case of ministers for new immigrant fellowships and congregations, a presbytery may, if it determines that its strategy for mission with that constituency requires it, recognize the ordination of (G-15.0202) and enroll a new immigrant minister furnishing evidence of good standing in a denomination in correspondence with the General Assembly as a member of the presbytery, even though at the time of enrollment that minister lacks the educational history required by G-11.0404f.

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