PC(USA) - The Committee on Ministry


	The Committee on Ministry COM Helps updated com handbook 2007 COM Advisory Handbook now online, revised with citations from 2007-2009 Book of Order. COM Toolbox Links of interests to COMs Supporting Church Professional The Committee on Ministry's primary responsibility is "to serve as pastor and counselor to the ministers and Certifed Christian Educators of the presbytery, to facilitate the relations between congregations, ministers, Certified Christian Educators, the presbytery, and to settle difficulties on behalf of presbytery when possible and expedient." (G-11.0501) Membership in "COM Matters" If you are a COM member or COM staff and would like to participate in “COM Matters” the private PC(USA) meeting for exchange of wisdom related to Committee on Ministry work, simply send an e-mail to Dosie Powell, tell her your relation to COM, and ask to be added to the meeting. Constitution Changed As of June 22, 2007, the Book of Order has been revised by the amendment process. The 2007-2009 Book of Order is now available online. The changes include significant revisions to Chapter XIV. Click below to compare the 2005-2007 Book of Order and the current revisions. TThe 2007 COM Advisory Handbook now online as a pdf, and revised with citations from 2007-2009 Book of Order. The Advisory Handbooks for Committees on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) and Committees on Ministry (COM) are being updated to comply.


			A Formula of Agreement Find out more about the Orderly Exchange of Ordained Ministers of Word and Sacrament between the denominations of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), United Church of Christ, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Reformed Church in America.


	Healthy Ministries: the Goal of Committee on Ministry Work The Committee on Ministry’s primary responsibility is “to serve as pastor and counselor to the ministers and Certified Christian Educators of the presbytery, to facilitate the relations between congregations, ministers, and Certified Christian Educators, and the presbytery, and to settle difficulties on behalf of presbytery when possible and expedient.” (G-11.0501) The primary responsibilities of the COM are best fulfilled by fostering healthy ministries in the congregations of the presbytery.


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