Commission on Ministry
The purpose of the Commission on Ministry is to oversee all the appropriate requirements of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as related to the pastoral relationships with the presbytery’s congregations and the status of all its members, in such a way that will create and sustain healthy, vital communities of faith and provide strong, transformative leadership for the Presbytery of Hudson River.
Committee on Ministry Chair(s)
Rev. Martin McGeachy (martinmcgeachy@gmail.com)
Rev. Jonathan Hoeldtke (jonathanhoeldtke@gmail.com)
Commission on Ministry Manual
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*Contains primarily policies and procedures for COM.
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*Contains policies and procedures essential for search committees.
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Popular Resources Materials
Installation and Ordination
Guidelines for Installation and Ordination
Dissolution of Pastoral Relationships
COM Forms
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Personnel & Compliance
Pastoral Transitions
Ack. of Policy on Ending Pastoral Relationship
(Coming Soon)
Search Committee Forms
Clergy Compensation
Terms of Call Letter
Terms of Call Worksheet (Called/Installed)
(OFFICIAL VERSION)Offline Worksheet for Called/Installed
Terms of Call Worksheet (Temporary)
(OFFICIAL VERSION)Offline Worksheet for Temporary