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Commission on Ministry

Members:

20 members: 4 from each area of Presbytery, plus 4 additional members, two from the north or west area, the other two from the south or east area. The committee is to elect co-moderators from among commission members, one from the north or west area, the other from the south or east area. In accordance with the Book of Order G-9.0501b, at least one half of the members shall be ruling elders.

Responsibilities:

In consultation with the Presbytery Council , this commission will seek to support the Presbytery's vision by:

  • Working to fulfill responsibilities listed in the Book of Order G-2.05, G-2.08, G-2.09, G-2.10 and G-3.03
  • In most cases, acting on behalf of Presbytery in approving calls, and other appropriate responsibilities as permitted in the Book of Order

Note: The four COM Members from each area are to serve as interview group for new calls. Co-moderators are to be from different geographic areas.

Note: This Commission is expected to use Task Groups to fulfill the responsibilities listed. The  task groups (which may include non-members of COM) will exercise support and oversight of churches as assigned by "area" COM.

Guidelines for Expense Reimbursement click here

Commission on Ministry Handbook click here



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