Expectations of the Session. 1. Will work collegially with the Pastor in the shared ministry of the congregation (Book of Order, G-2.0301);
Expectations of the Session. 1. Will provide support and cooperation in working with the Interim Pastor and the Presbytery to resolve unfinished agendas and to establish goals for present ministry of the church.
Expectations of the Session. To provide support and collegial consultation in working with the Transitional Pastor and the presbytery to establish goals for the transitional and future ministry of the church. To review, feedback and support the Transitional Pastor’s work through any appropriate committee at least every three (3) months. To negotiate time away from Church by the Transitional Pastor to fulfill responsibilities in the larger church, attend continuing education events and maintain personal care. To negotiate a new covenant/contract at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of this contract. To work with the Transitional Pastor to achieve the transitional ministry goals and agreed upon priorities.
Expectations of the Session. During the term of this agreement, the Session will: Recognize the importance of this temporary period and provide appropriate compensation to the Covenant Pastor. Work cooperatively and creatively with the Covenant Pastor and the Presbytery to support the work of being a church in a time of significant cultural and denominational transitions. Negotiate with the Covenant Pastor for time away to fulfill committee or board responsibilities to the larger church, including the Commission on Ministry. Review this contract with the Covenant Pastor for renewal by not fewer than sixty (60) days prior to the end of the contract. The contract may be renewable with the consent of the Covenant Pastor, the Session and the Presbytery until an installed pastor has been called. EXPECTATIONS OF PRESBYTERY During the term of this agreement, the Presbytery of Wabash Valley will: Provide support and consultative services to the Covenant Pastor and the Session through the Presbytery's staff and the Commission on Ministry (COM). Will assist the Session and the Covenant Pastor in addressing emerging needs through the resources of the Presbytery. Will respond to any referrals by the Session and/or Covenant Pastor regarding the involvement of any former pastors of the congregation. It is understood that should the Covenant Pastor have conflict with any former pastor of the congregation, the matter will be referred to the Presbytery's COM.
Expectations of the Session. ● To provide support and collegial consultation in working with the Commissioned Ruling Elder and the presbytery to establish goals for the present and future ministry of the church. ● To review, feedback and support the Commissioned Xxxxxx Xxxxx’x work through any appropriate committee at least every six (6) months. ● To negotiate time away from Church by the Commissioned Ruling Elder to fulfill responsibilities in the larger church, attend continuing education events and maintain personal care. ● To negotiate a new covenant/contract at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of this annual contract and to arrange for a re-commissioning by presbytery prior to the three year expiration of this commission if pastoral services are to continue. EXPECTATIONS OF THE PRESBYTERY ● To provide support and consultative services to the commissioned Xxxxxx Xxxxx through the Commission on Ministry. ● To assist the session and the commissioned Xxxxxx Xxxxx with emerging needs through the resources of the committees of presbytery. ● To assign the Rev. as (session moderator), mentor and supervisor.
Expectations of the Session. 1. Will recognize the importance of the interim period and will pay the Interim Pastor appropriately, at least equal to the outgoing pastor
Expectations of the Session. During the term of this agreement, the Session will:
