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Presbytery Leader Resources
Here you’ll find the most commonly accessed presbytery documents. Use links below to jump to the different resource sections.
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Below are the most commonly accessed presbytery documents. If you cannot find what you need, please contact the Presbytery Office and we will help you get what you need!
Presbytery of South Dakota By-laws and Manual of Administrative Operations
This living document is constantly being reformed. Below is the most up to date edition.
Mileage and Disbursement Voucher
Use this voucher for all mileage and expenses related to the work of the presbytery.
Congregational and Pastoral Care Documents
Congregational and Pastoral Care Manual
This is the latest edition of the CPC Manual. The most commonly access sections are below.
Process for Pastoral Transition
Guide for approaching pastoral transition within a church.
Agreement for Termination and Separation of Pastors
Policy for severance for pastors outlined by the Congregational and Pastoral Care (CPC)
Pastor Nominating Training Document
A training guide for a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) as they seek a new pastor.
Guidelines for Calling a New Pastor
This document details the entire process for calling a pastor.
Church Leadership Connection Resource for PNCs
A resource for pastor nominating committees and mid councils, prepared by Church Leadership Connection and the Office of the General Assembly.
Understanding Effective Salary
This booklet describes the types of compensation and reimbursements most frequently paid by churches and other employers and identifies those types that must be included in effective salary.
Session Responsibilities in the Call Process
This document outlines the roles for the Session and PNC for navigating the call process.
Ministry Information Form
Shared Ministry Considerations
This list of questions will assist in writing the Ministry Information Form for congregations with shared ministries.
Yoked Church Ministry Information Form
This form is to be used when two or more congregations are “yoked” and calling a pastor together.
Parental Leave Policy
All terms of call will include a statement of Parental Leave Policy. This sample policy may be adopted or altered to suit the needs of the congregation.
Sample Manuals and Policy Guides for Congregations
Manual of Operations (Sample)
This manual is designed to assist sessions in their responsibility for the development and/or updating of their own Manual of Administrative Operations.
Bylaws (Sample)
A reference guide for creating bylaws for a church.
Sexual Misconduct Policy (Sample)
A reference guide for creating policy standards that maintain the integrity of the ministerial, employment, and professional relationship at all times.
Creating Child and Youth Protection Policy
This slideshow outlines how to create child and youth protection policies in your church.
Child Protection Policy Sample
Website provides a sample Child and Youth Protection Policy
Child and Youth Protection Policy for PC(USA)
Policy of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to maintain the strongest sense of integrity, safety, nurturing, and care involving all interactions with children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
Session Guide of Responsibilities
This chart details the actions at meetings, monthly schedules, and role delegation.
Guide to Parliamentary Procedure
This booklet provides an overview of Robert’s Rules of Order and a helpful resource for immediate reference in meetings
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