What are the implications of the new guidelines re Congregational Accountable Ministry (cf. The Manual, 2004, 001 and 41.1)? Read this letter, sent out in November, 2004: Congregational Accountable Ministries (pdf)

How can I learn more about Diaconal Ministry? Check out the following link www.ducc.ca

When should a congregation / presbytery enter into an Intentional Interim Ministry?

Ministry Based Education Program for Ordination – A new way of earning an M.Div. degree beginning in the Spring of 2006.

Please refer to Frequently Asked Questions About Retirement (pdf) for answers to questions commonly asked.

Is the minister to supervise lay employees?
No. The minister is accountable to the Board through the M&P Committee in the same way as the lay personnel. Ministers will often have ongoing day-to-day responsibilities on site, for example, involvement with and oversight of the church office, but there is no direct supervisory role.

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