Manuals and policies
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CLP Assessment sample
From Presbyterian Mission Agency
Selected CLP examination questions from Huntingdon Presbytery
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Conventional courses for CLPs not required by the Book of Order
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Commissioned Ruling Elders
Overview of conventional courses for CLPs not required by the Book of Order, offered by many programs.
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Common Affirmation on Global Hunger
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Hunger Program
The work of the Presbyterian Hunger Presbyterian is guided by the General Assembly-adopted Common Affirmation on Global Hunger.
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Commissioned Lay Pastors - Decision Matrix
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Commissioned Ruling Elders
Use this matrix to decide why and when to use a CLP
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Overview of Commissioned Lay Pastors program
From Presbyterian Mission Agency
For Presbytery Committees
This document explains the basics of Commissioned Lay Pastors.
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Presbytery of Sioto Valley Certified Lay Professionals Program
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Commissioned Ruling Elders
Categories in this resource include introduction, constitutional authority, administration, qualification, preparation/education, examination/evaluation and certification.
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Native American Ministry
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Commissioned Ruling Elders
This document details traditional Native American Indian traditions for commissioned lay pastors.
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Preparation of Commissioned Lay Pastors: A Study of the Features of Representative Programs
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Commissioned Ruling Elders
Part II of the study on Commissioned Lay Pastors, commissioned by the Office of Vocation in partnership with COTE, involves a close look at the variety of Commissioned Lay Pastor education programs offered by presbyteries, seminaries, colleges and others. The second part of the study was produced by the Center for the Study of Theological Education at Auburn Seminary.
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Covenant with Commissioned Lay Pastor
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Commissioned Ruling Elders
A sample covenant with a commissioned lay pastor.
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Guidelines for Mentors of CLPs from the Presbytery of West Virginia
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Commissioned Ruling Elders
Guidelines for Mentors of Commissioned Lay Pastors, adapted from the Presbytery of West Virginia.