This form is completed by the inquirer’s session and forwarded to the presbytery’s committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry. Questions that may guide the session’s discussion with the inquirer and provide support for its recommendation to the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry may be found in the "Advisory Handbook" on pages 39-41. Attach a letter explaining rationale for the session’s action in light of inquirer’s suitability.
A signed acknowledgement of the new covenant relationship entered into by the candidate and the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry. This form also establishes growth areas for candidate. The completed report is sent to the inquirer/candidate, theological institution, and sponsoring session.
A signed acknowledgement of the new covenant relationship entered into by the candidate, the session and the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry. The candidate release sets in motion an understanding that permits the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry to secure information necessary to make responsible decisions and recommendations.
This form, completed by the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry, acknowledges that the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry of the candidate’s presbytery has conducted a final assessment of the candidate’s preparation and readiness to begin ministry. It certifies that she/he has successfully completed all of the denomination’s and the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry's requirements and so is ready to be examined for ordination. (Since this report may need to be shared with another calling presbytery, this form should be used by all presbyteries.)
This form is used when a person under care advances within the process, such as enrolling as an inquirer advancing to candidacy, a transfer of covenant relationship, or certification of readiness to seek a call. It is completed and signed by the stated clerk who sends the form to the Office of the General Assembly at the address indicated or emails the completed PDF form to Janie Burton. (This form should be used by all presbyteries.)
This form is used to report the ending of the preparation for ministry process (through transfer, withdrawal, removal or ordination) to the Office of the General Assembly. It is completed and signed by the stated clerk who sends the form to the Office of the General Assembly at the address indicated or emails the completed PDF form to Janie Burton. (This form should be used by all presbyteries.)
Download the form for reporting presbytery voting on proposed amendments to the Constitution. If the presbytery votes on amendments at more than one meeting, you may wait until all votes have been completed and report once. To report after each presbytery meeting simply copy the form and transmit the votes.
Download the form for reporting presbytery voting on proposed amendments to the Constitution. If the presbytery votes on amendments at more than one meeting, you may wait until all votes have been completed and report once. To report after each presbytery meeting simply copy the form and transmit the votes.
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The document must be completed by the parent/legal guardian of a minor (who will be under the age of 18 on June 17, 2022) who is elected to be a Young Adult Advisory Delegate to the General Assembly. It must be notarized, and submitted to the stated clerk of the presbytery to be forwarded to the Office of the General Assembly at the time the presbytery reports the name of the elected delegate.