Salem Presbytery - Pastoral Search Manual

Pastoral Search Manual

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Pastoral Search Manual-2011

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	Cover
0.	Table of Contents
1a.	Your Task as First Responder
1b.	Your Task as a Liaison
2.	Pastoral Leadership for Churches between Installed Pastors
3.	Exit Interview: Minister
4.	Exit Interview: Session
5.	The Process for Searching for, Calling, and Installing a Pastor in a Previously Existing Position
6.	The Process for Searching for, Calling, and Installing a Pastor in a Newly Created Position
7.	Dealing with Candidates for Ordination
8a.	Pastoral Change Flow Chart
8b.	Associate Pastor Change Flow Chart
9.	Policy Statement Salem Presbytery (AAEEO Policy)
10.	PNC Liaison Checklist
11.	Documents for Examinations Interviews
12.	Pastor Nominating Committee Etiquette
13.	2012 Minimum Compensation
14.	Rationale for Sabbatical Leave
15a.	Pastoral Call Form
15b.	Designated Pastoral Call Form
16.	The Transition Committee and the Interim Pastor
17.	Mission Study Model for the Smaller Church
18.	CIF Information for Pastor Nominating Committees
19.	Alphabet Soup
20.	CIF Identification Numbers
21.	Church Information Form (Part II)
22.	Reference Check Guidance for COM’s And PNC’s
23.	Interviewing Pastoral Candidates
24.	Questions for References
25.	What’s in a Name? Proper Terminology
26.	Caring for Your Pastor
27.	PNC Communication Packet
28.	Calling the Congregational Meeting and Signing the Call
29.	Bible Studies for a PNC