Resources for Leadership
Resources for Discernment
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- Practicing Discernment: A Resource for Leaders – 4 page pamphlet outlining why and how to begin the practice of discernment.(.pdf)
For Churches and COM
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- Presbytery Minimum Terms of Call Policy
- 2024 Blackhawk Minimums for Ministers of Word and Sacrament
- 2024 Blackhawk Minimums for Commissioned Pastors
- Blackhawk Presbytery Pastoral Call Form – Without Manse (PDF) (Word doc)
- Blackhawk Presbytery Pastoral Call Form – With Manse (PDF) (Word doc)
- Covenant for Temporary Supply, Interim, and Commissioned Pastoral Relationships
- Remuneration Schedule for Session Moderators
- Policies and Procedures for Dissolution of Pastoral Relationships
- Sabbatical Leave Policy
- Family Leave Policy
- Minimum Sick Day Policy for Pastors
For Ministry Preparation (Minister of Word and Sacrament- MWS)(Commissioned Pastor – CP)
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- MWS: Blackhawk CPM Handbook for Inquirers and Candidates
- MWS: Forms used in the Preparation for Ministry process
- CP: Manual for Commissioned Pastors
- CP: Application for Certification Program for Commissioned Pastor (Form CP 1A)
- CP: Applicant – Letter of Recommendation (Form CP 1B)
- CP: Applicant – Session Recommendation (Form CP 2)
- CP: Applicant – Questions for Annual Consultation (Form CP 3)
- CP: Applicant – Evaluation/Recommendation from CPM (Form CP 4)
FOR PASTORS
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- Welcome to Blackhawk Presbytery – A guide for those who are considering a call and/or entering Blackhawk Presbytery
- Pastoral Statement of Professional Ethics
- Manual for Commissioned Pastors
- Ordination Scholarships and Education Debt Relief
- Boundary Training Policy
- Boundary Training Options in 2023 (see letter for details)
Register for October 17 and 18
Register for October 31 and November 1 (both 3-5:30 p.m) - Administrative Commissions for Ordination or Installation:
Presbytery requirements state the AC must have at least six members, evenly divided between teaching elders and ruling elders, each from a different church and at least one ecumenical member. After the minimum is met, additional people may be asked to participate.- Administrative Commission for Ordination/Installation Form
- Installation / Ordination Service Guidelines – for Planning the service
- Covenant of Closure for Pastors who Retire
- Covenant of Closure for Pastors who Resign
Resources for Churches Seeking a Pastor
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- Pastoral Leadership Options – The P.L.O.E.T. (Pastoral Leadership Options Exploration Team) Final Report
- User Guides for Presbyteries – from CLC
- Instructions for Entering a Ministry Information Form (MIF)
- Church Leadership Connection
- On Calling a Pastor (for PNCs) Please note: A complete revamp of the CLC system in 2023 is still ongoing. This document has yet to be updated to reflect all the changes. Individual chapters are still available and may be of some use, but do not rely on information regading the use of the CLC system.
Denominational Resources for COM
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- A Guide to Structuring Ministers’ Terms of Call – “Living By the Gospel”
- Advisory Handbook for Ministry Committees/Commissions (2011/2013)
- Understanding Effective Salary (Board of Pensions)
- Pathways to Renewal (Board of Pensions) – offers reduced dues for churches employing young ministers