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Resource contents

This page is broken down into the following groups:

Resources to assist in the call process

On Seeking a CallOn Seeking a Call
Manual for ministers of the Word and Sacrament, Candidates, and lay professionals considering seeking a new call. Contains information about the call process, entering a PIF on line, interviewing with Pastor Nominating Committees, accepting a call, and dissolving pastoral relationships.

This item is currently out of stock and is currently being rewritten.

You may download a copy from our Web site.
On Seeking a Call

On Calling a PastorOn Calling a Pastor
Manual for Pastor Nominating Committees and Search Committees seeking new pastoral leadership. Contains information about the call process, establishing and organizing a PNC, entering a CIF on line, screening PIFs, interviewing, extending a call, and installing a pastor.

You may download a copy from our Web site.

Print version

$3.00; Item # OGA07090

 

PDF version

Download On Calling a Pastor.

 

HTML version

Online English version

Free Korean Version
This item is currently out of stock and being rewritten.
 

Free Spanish Version

PDS #7221401002

   

On Calling a Pastor VHS/DVDOn Calling a Pastor Video
This 10 minute video is a companion piece to "On Calling a Pastor: A Manual for Churches Seeking Pastors." It will assist Pastor Nominating Committees by helping them to understand the Presbyterian call process.

VHS—$10; PDS #7221404013

DVD—$10; PDS #7221404014

Calling to Educational MinistryCover of Calling to Educational Ministry
(PDS# 7221204001)
This manual is designed to be a resource for churches who are considering an educator to be a part of the church staff and to engage in mutual ministry with other staff members and members of the congregation.

This item is currently out-of-stock and is being rewritten.

Download a copy from our Web site.

Calling to Educational Ministry

Presbytery Compensation Minimums
Chart listing summary of minimum salary, housing, and other allowances and compensation required by each presbytery.



What Is Effective Salary?
Try the Total Effective Salary Calculator from the Board of Pensions.


Guidelines for a Session Personnel Committee
This 31-page manual helps a session organize and structure a personnel committee for all employees of the congregation. It provides help for adopting personnel policies, writing positions descriptions, work planning, annual reviews, professional development and compensation. Samples are provided in the appendix Z.

Seminary Debt Assistance Program

For churches with fewer than 150 members and a budget of less than $250,000, the Board of Pensions program offers help which can assist small churches in attracting pastoral leadership.

Read more about the Seminary Debt Assistance Program.

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Using CLC: Forms and Publications

General Information

CLC Minimum Operating System Requirements
The minimum computer operating system and browser requirements necessary to enter a CIF or PIF with CLC.


Skill List
A complete list, with definitions, of all the skills to choose from in completing a CIF or PIF.

Applicants and Positions Report
Information about the number of CIFs and PIFs currently listed with Church Leadership Connection, as well as the number of positions available for each position type and the number of individuals open to accepting each position type.

Read the report.

Self Referral: Sending and Receiving
A guide for both individuals and PNC/Search Committees on how self-referral works, plus instructions on how to save a PIF for self-referral.


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Personal Information Form (PIF)

Overview of the PIF Process

Step-by-step, overview of the procedure for submitting, obtaining attestation of standing and matching for individuals using Church Leadership Connection (CLC).



Instructions for Entering a PIF
Step-by-step instructions and helpful tips on how to submit a Personal Information Form (PIF) with Church Leadership Connection (CLC).

Blank Personal Information Form (PIF)

Blank forms for use in preparing a draft copy of your PIF.  Print or download. Download PIF Parts I and II.

PIF Tips for Specific Positions
Tips to assist individuals on writing a PIF for a specific position/ministry type. The following can be open as PDFs:

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Church Information Form (CIF)

Overview of the CIF Process
One page, step-by-step, overview of the procedure for submitting, approving, and receiving matching PIFs for churches and entities using Church Leadership Connection (CLC).

Instructions for Entering a CIF
Step-by-step instructions and helpful tips on how to submit a Church Information Form (CIF) with Church Leadership Connection (CLC).

Blank Church Information Form (CIF)
Blank forms for use in preparing a draft copy of your CIF.  Print or download. Download CIF Parts I and II.



CIF Tips for Specific Positions/Situations
Tips to assist churches/entities on writing a CIF for a specific position/ministry type.

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Call Process

Sample Contract for Temporary Pastor
This sample contract shows the agreement between a temporary pastor and a church session. It includes duties, terms and salary.

Download PDF of Sample Contract for Temporary Pastor

Equal Employment Opportunity in Ministry Report for Search Process (AAEEO)
Sample form for use in reporting to the Presbytery a search committees process in meeting the PC(USA) requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity.

Pastoral Call Form
Sample form for use in preparing the written terms of call and "Certification of Call."

Download Pastoral Call Form in PDF format

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CLC User Guides

Guides to assist specific individuals on how to use the Church Leadership Connection (CLC) system to meet required responsibilities.

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