Pastoral Transitions (COMC Liaisons Toolkit)

• Pastor Transition Checklist
• Departing Pastor Policy
• Covenant of Closure
• Pastor Exit Interview Questions
• Interim Pastor Agreement (Template)
• Designated Pastor Description
• NCP Pastoral fees for Services
• Guidelines for Retirement
• NCP Pulpit Supply
• Temporary Pastor Coverage Agreement
  • Temporary Coverage (fillable form)
• NCP Employment & Compensation Guidelines
• NCP Policy on Examinations – Upd 11.14.2020

Mission Study Resources

Mission Study Guide – guidelines

Sample mission studies:

• New Castle PC
• Concord PC

PNC Resources

PCUSA Help For Congregations – A webpage to help congregational leaders understand more about their church and their needs

NCP Employment & Compensation Guidelines

Church Leadership Connection (CLC)

The Church Leadership Connection (CLC) is the PC(USA) web-based computer matching and referral system.  This system provides global access and visibility for both calling organizations and call seekers. CLC policies are in compliance with the Book of Order; they do not supersede the authority of mid-councils, but work in partnership to support presbytery mission. CLC adheres to values of fairness and openness and affirms the denomination’s polity of these issues.
“To help search committees and call seekers with a high likelihood of “fit” to make an initial connection, relying on them to go deeper in exchange of information, conversation and discernment.”

~As presented in the introduction of the CLC User Guide

Ministry Information Forms (MIF)

• Word format (fillable)
• On Calling a Pastor