Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Manuals and policies

• The Ecumenical Stance of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

  From Office of the General Assembly—Ecumenical Relationships

  The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its antecedent churches have been at the forefront of local, regional, national, and global ecumenism for more than a century. Presbyterians have been ready to reflect on, pray for, and organize ecumenical initiatives in the life of the worldwide body of Christ and respond to the initiatives of others. From discussions of organic union to the formation of councils of churches, from common efforts in evangelism and mission to upholding concerns for justice and social service, Presbyterians have been deeply involved in the ecumenical work and witness of the church. The Presbyterian church has put considerable material, spiritual, and personnel resources into the ecumenical movement, working to “listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches” and respond in creative ways to our ecumenical calling.

• The Handbook on Ordination Examinations

  From Office of the General Assembly—Preparation for Ministry

  The Handbook on Ordination Examinations is designed to serve as a resource for inquirers/candidates, committees on preparation for ministry, committees on ministry, and ministers of other denominations who may be taking the PC(USA)’s ordination exams.

  Version:  June 2017/2.4

• The Interreligious Stance as adopted by the 221st General Assembly (2014)

  From Office of the General Assembly—Ecumenical Relations

  For the first time the General Assembly, in 2014, has adopted an Interreligious Stance document for our church as a statement of policy. While the document will provide guidance to the national church, whose office on interfaith relations is led by Teaching Elder (TE) Christine Hong, in many ways its heart rests with those who work locally to develop and maintain relationships with people of other religious traditions.

• The Missional Church and the New Form of Government

  From Office of the General Assembly—Constitutional Interpretation

  Building a Community of Faith, Hope, Love and Witness

  • The Missional Church: Presbyterian Church (USA)
  • God’s Mission (F-1.01)
  • A Mission-Focused “Form of Government”
  • Question for Discussion

• The Session and the New Form of Government

  From Office of the General Assembly—Constitutional Interpretation

  Building a Community of Faith, Hope, Love and Witness

  • The Session: a Council of the Church and Expression of Unity & Mutuality
  • The Session: Discerning Leaders attending to the holy spirit
  • The Session’s Responsibilities (G-3.0201)
  • Session Meetings (G-3.0203 and G-3.0201)
  • Session Minutes and Records (G-3.0204)
  • Session Relations with Other Councils (G-3.0202)
  • Finances (G-3.0205)
  • The Session’s Role in Developing Manuals, Policies & Obtaining Insurance
  • Some Questions the Session must Prayerfully discern and consider
  • Discussion Questions for your session
  • Resources for Communal Discernment

• The process toward educator certification

  From Office of the General Assembly—Christian Educators

  The process for Christian Educator and Christian Education Associates in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

  Certified Christian Educators in the PC(USA) . . .

  • Are members of the PC(USA)
  • Are employed in educational ministry in a PC(USA) congregation, governing body or agency or have confirmed volunteer status of at least ten (10) hours/week of volunteer service and have completed one year full-time (or its equivalent) work experience
  • Have completed a bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree) or Christian Education Associate level
  • Have requested and received an application and information for certification along with a listing of Certification ...

• These Living Waters: Common Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Baptism

  From Office of the General Assembly—Ecumenical Relationships

  A Report of the Catholic Reformed Dialogue in United States 2003 - 2007

• Transforming Congregations and Other Forms of Corporate Witness

  From Office of the General Assembly

  Constitutional Musing #26.

  Contents:

  • How does mission relate to transferring congregations?
  • What parties must approve a congregation's transfer?
  • Can a congregations transfer to a presbytery that it does not directly border?
  • Can a congregation transfer to a presbytery in a different synod?
  • Can worshipping communities, fellowships, new church developments, or other forms of corporate witness transfer into a presbytery that is not their geographic presbytery?
  • Where are non-geographic presbyteries found in the Book of Order?
  • Can a racial ethnic or immigrant entity that is not a congregation join or transfer to a presbytery that is not in its geographic ...

• Turn Mourning into Dancing! A Policy Statement on Healing Domestic Violence and Study Guide (approved by the 213th General Assembly [2001])

  From Office of the General Assembly

  The 213th General Assembly (2001) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), in reliance upon God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and in exercise of its responsibility to witness to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in every dimension of life, has approved this policy statement “Turn Mourning Into Dancing! A Policy Statement on Healing Domestic Violence.” It is presented for the guidance and edification of the whole Christian Church and the society to which its ministers; and will determine procedures and program for the Ministries Divisions and staff of the General Assembly. This policy statement is recommended for ...

• Way Forward Commission Sample Application

  From Office of the General Assembly—General Assembly Nominating Committee

  Sample Application Form for Way Forward Commission

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