PC(USA) - Ministers - Pastoral Leadership Options

Models of Ministry

Charlie Pye: Called to take
a risk

Tentmaking minister stakes everything on church’s future growth.
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Creative Leadership Models for Small Churches

Many PC(USA) presbyteries are finding creative solutions to the challenges of calling leadership to serve small congregations. Follow the links below to find stories, models, resources, and contacts to learn more.

Creative ministry stories

Tentmaking or Bi-Vocational Ministry

Orderly Exchange with Formula Partner Churches

Cooperative Ministries, Cooperative Parishes

Pastors for new Immigrants

Commissioned Lay Pastors

Specialized Ministries

Campus Ministers, Campus Chaplains, Pastors for Collegiate Ministry

Youth Ministers

Chaplain – Hospital or other health care chaplain

Military or VA Chaplain
The Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel:

Minister of Education

Minister of Music

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