Resources

For Churches

The Presbytery of South Dakota; Resourcing, Educating, Inspiring.

Helping Churches Serve

Through this page we hope to provide help and resources to our churches, no matter the time of day or night. Don’t see what you need here? Let us know and we’ll do everything we can to get you the resources you need.

2024 Per Capita for POSD: $40.00

2025 Per Capita for POSD: $43.04

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2024 Pledge Form

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2023 Remittance Form

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2024 Remittance Form

Board of Pensions Pastor’s Participation Formula

Medical: 29%
Pension: 8.5%
Death and Disability: 1%
Temporary Disability: .5%
Total BoP Contribution: 39%

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Minimum Terms of Call

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Pulpit Supply List?

Please contact Cindy in our office for the most up to date list!

Church Development Fund Application and Guidelines

The Church Development Fund has been established by the Presbytery of South Dakota to expand congregational ministry by supporting innovative ministry initiatives at the congregational level. The use of these funds will result in revitalized congregations by becoming mission oriented and reaching out to the local community and beyond, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.

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Looking for the

The Book of Order?

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Looking for the

The Book of Confessions?

Pastoral Transition and Calling a New Pastor

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Process for Pastoral Transition

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Agreement for Termination and Separation of Pastors

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Pastor Nominating Training Document

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Guidelines for Calling a New Pastor

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Church Leadership Connection Resource for PNCs

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Understanding Effective Salary

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Ministry Information Form

Download PDF Format

Download Word Format

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Yoked Church Ministry Information Form

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Download Word Format

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Parental Leave Policy

Sample Manuals and Policy Guides for Congregations

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Manual of Operations (Sample)

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Bylaws (Sample)

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Sexual Misconduct Policy (Sample)

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Slideshow for Creating Child and Youth Protection Policy

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Child Protection Policy Sample

Website provides a sample Child and Youth Protection Policy

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Child and Youth Protection Policy for PC(USA)

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Session Guide of Responsibilities

Chart that details actions at meetings, monthly schedules, and role delegation

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Guide to Parliamentary Procedure

This booklet provides an overview of Robert’s Rules of Order and a helpful resource for immediate reference in meetings

Our Staff

Kevin Veldhuisen

Mission Coordinator and

Stated Clerk

kevin@presbyteryofsd.org

Cindy Bailey

Office Manager

cindy@presbyteryofsd.org

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