Churches/Pastors

ADMINISTRATION and WELCOMING

• A Guide to Welcoming the Stranger

• "Resources for Running a Church": An expansive guide from Presbytery de Cristo with practical tools for planning, empowering leaders and guiding members.

PULPIT SUPPLY PREACHING

• Pulpit Supply Directory​

• Fees for Pastoral Services 

  • IRS Standard Mileage rate for Business Use for 2025: 70 cents per mile​

  • NCP Expense Voucher

PRESBYTERY OVERVIEW

• 2025 NCP Quick Reference (per capita, giving and more!)

• 2026 NCP Reference Guide

EMPLOYMENT & COMPENSATION

• 2025 Employment & Compensation Guidelines approved 2024.09.21. Minimum effective salary = $64,600.

  • 2025 Principles of Compensation (an addendum to the Employment & Compensation Guidelines approved 2024.05.18)

  • 2025 Terms of Call Guidelines

    • 2025 Terms of Call Form (PDF) - Open PDF and download to complete, save and return to Presbytery

    • 2025 Terms of Call Form (online completion and download)

  • 2025 MEDWRAP (submission of 2024 claims)

    • 2025 Medwrap Dues & Plan Details​

    • 2025 Medwrap Plan Details

• 2026 Employment & Compensation Guidelines approved 2025.09.20. Minimum effective salary = $66,000.

  • 2026 Terms of Call Form (PDF)

  • 2026 Terms of Call Form (online completion and download)​​​​

• Board of Pensions

  • Living by the Gospel​, a guide to structuring ministers' terms of call

Pastor Transition Checklist

Covenant of Closure

Pastor Exit Interview Questions

Temporary/Transitional Pastor Agreement Template

Designated Pastor Description

NEW! Parish Associate/Specified Pastoral Relationship Guidelines 

• ​Contract Template - Parish Associate/Specified Pastoral Relationship​​

Help for Congregations - PC(USA) Resources

Caring for Congregations

Conflict Intensity Guide for Sessions

COMC Liaisons to Congregations

• Rounding Questions for COMC Liaison Visit

Preparation for Ministry Information for Sessions

PC(USA) "For Calling Organizations/Congregations"

• ​Church Leadership Connection (CLC)

  • ​Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP)

    • MDP PDF 

    • MDP Word 

    • MDP Narrative Questions

  • Personal Discernment Profile (PDP)

    • PDP PDF ​

    • PDP Word 

MissionInsite - Demographics study and actionable items resource (Email the Presbytery office to obtain registration information)

Session Minutes Review Checklist (Download to utilize PDF input function)

Unique Responsibilities - Training Presentation

Statistical Reporting FAQs

2024 SESSION MINUTES  - Review locations are being scheduled for mid-September and early-October. Registration open soon!

ROUNDING Form (with COMC)

NOTE: Per the Book of Order (G-3.0106), Councils shall adopt policies ... sexual misconduct policy, a harassment policy (within the Personnel Policy for the Presbytery), a child and youth protection policy and an antiracism policy.

2024 Mini-Sabbatical Grant Form (NCP Ministers & CREs serving in pastoral ministry)

Guidelines for Retirement

Board of Pensions

NEW! Equity Sharing Guidelines and Agreement

Ordination/Installation Guidelines

Offering During Ordination/Installation

IRS Guidance for Clergy

Revised Common Lectionary

Personal Discernment Profile (PDP formerly PIF)

Northeast Crossroads Call Finder - a website with postings from across the larger Northeast United States

PC(USA) Per Capita Resources

2026 RENTAL BROCHURE: Hayloft Vacation House, Rehoboth Beach, DE  NOTE: Registration for the 2026 summer season opens December of the preceding year. Only NCP pastors may rent during peak season, with ruling elders serving on NCP committees/ commissions receiving rental opportunities in off-peak season (May, September, October, November). Reservations information in the brochure

LOCATION: 41 Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE