Forms and Publications

• Help Developing a Manual of Operations for a church open the
  • Introduction and Sample Manual of Administrative Operations for a Congregation
  • Open this Word document on your computer, then save it on your computer. Once saved, you can edit it, email it to others and start creating the manual for your congregation and session using this outline.
  • Please feel free to contact Presbytery staff for assistance in developing your policies
  • Model / Sample Sexual Misconduct Policy for Church Use

• CLERK of SESSION:
  1. Annual Statistical Report for 2011, Due February 22, 2011
     1. Open the Instruction Booklet for the Annual Report - English  or Spanish   (WORKBOOK)
     2. Open the sample Clerks Annual Questionnaire 2011 (TBA)
     3. Gather your numbers and answers, obtain session approval as needed then
     4. AFTER DEC 1, 2011, Go to the website to enter your report and questionnaire: http://oga.pcusa.org/stats/
         Your login information was mailed to the clerk of session or call Penny Cooper for it.
     5. There are other forms that must be MAILED back to the presbytery office.
     6. DEADLINE: February 22, 2012.
     7. If you have questions, please call Penny Cooper at the Presbytery Office.
        
        
        
        
  2. Clerk of Session Handbook (training) Temporarily removed until updated to 2001/13 Book of Order
  3. Request an excused absence from presbytery - for pastors and sessions
  4. Session Minutes Check List for Clerks
     1. NOTE: Bring the minute book to any presbytery meeting for the annual review. This form must be completed before bringing your minute book for review.
     2. If you cannot bring your minute book to a meeting, you can contact members of the committee who may arrange a review time.
     3. THIS IS BEING UPDATED to comply with 2011-2013 Book of Order. However, for 2010 this check sheet applies.
  5. Supply Preachers Listing in Adobe Reader format
  6. Sign-up for the weekly email news and presbytery packet notifications

General Forms and Publications

1. Nominate someone for service on a Presbytery committee
2. Financial Forms and Information for Treasurers
3. Hunger Grants - Forms and Information
4. Directories:
   1. Open the Directory in Adobe Reader format (like the printed directory)
   2. Online listing of pastors and CLPs
   3. Online listing of Churches with photos
   4. Supply Preachers Listing in Adobe Reader format
5. Installations and Ordinations
   1. Guidelines for Installations - Ordination Commissions
   2. Minutes for an Installation or Ordination (WORD)
   3. Commissioned Lay Pastor Agreement Sample Form
6. Awards - Recognitions - Scholarships
   1. Educator of the Year Award Info
   2. Older Adult Recognition
   3. Scholarships
      1. Peacemaking - Essay contest
      2. Presbyterian Women
7. Preparation for Ministry Forms (Inquirers - Candidates)
8. Committee Reporting Form to send to Council

Publications & Policy - Booklets of Presbytery

1. Connections Newsletter (quarterly)
2. Sexual Misconduct Policy of Presbytery
3. Sample Sexual Misconduct Policy for Church Use
4. Manual of Administrative Operations of Presbytery
5. Offerings
6. Clerk of Session Handbook (training)
7. Roster of Committee Members

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