Resources
For Presbytery Leaders
The Presbytery of South Dakota; Resourcing, Educating, Inspiring.
Helping Leaders Serve Our Churches
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!
Looking for the
The Book of Order?
Looking for the
The Book of Confessions?
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
Agreement for Termination and Separation of Pastors
Pastor Nominating Training Document
Guidelines for Calling a New Pastor
Church Leadership Connection Resource for PNCs
Understanding Effective Salary
Ministry Information Form
Yoked Church Ministry Information Form
Parental Leave Policy
Sample Manuals and Policy Guides for Congregations
Manual of Operations (Sample)
Bylaws (Sample)
Sexual Misconduct Policy (Sample)
Slideshow for Creating Child and Youth Protection Policy
Child Protection Policy Sample
Website provides a sample Child and Youth Protection Policy
Child and Youth Protection Policy for PC(USA)
Session Guide of Responsibilities
Chart that details 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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