South West Committees/Commissions
Leadership Circle
Pastoral Relations
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Mandate
It shall have oversight of the Pastoral Relationship of all pastoral charges and community ministries, chaplaincies (348-354, 356 - 369) including ethnic ministries. Oversight is understood as a healthy balance between discipline and support and ensures active involvement in life of presbytery.
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Declare vacancies, establish joint needs assessment and search committees and approve calls. |
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Providing support and training for assessment and search processes. |
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Appoint interim ministers (340), pastoral charge supervisors (341), Diaconal or Ordained Supply ministers (342), Designated Lay Ministers (343), admitands from other denominations. (031) |
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Approve job descriptions from pastoral charges for Congregational Designated Ministers. (345) |
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Recommend to conference the appointment of sacraments elders (347) and readmission of members on the DSL. (032) |
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Recommend for designation, appoint and supervise interim ministers. (465.1) |
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Arrange for covenanting services. |
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This committee has responsibility for dealing with issues of sexual harassment and abuse and anti-racism training. |
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In matters of discipline of ministry personnel (363) the Pastoral Relations Commission shall consult with coordinating council, as well as Education and Students and Pastoral Oversight where appropriate, in establishing an appropriate process to deal with the matter. |
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Prior to calls or appointments the details about the call or appointment shall be circulated by email and presbyters be invited to express any concerns to the commission. |
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Minutes
November 15, 2011 – Draft:
October 18, 2011 – Draft:
September 27, 2011:
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August 30, 2011:
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Contacts
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