Application to Commissioned Ministry in Olympia Presbytery

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Preface: to begin the process of seeking to serve as a Commissioned Pastor in Olympia Presbytery, please review these guidelines from the PC (USA) BOOK OF ORDER on COMMISSIONING RULING ELDERS TO PARTICULAR PASTORAL SERVICE

G-2.1001 Functions

When the presbytery, in consultation with the session or other responsible committee, determines that its strategy for mission requires it, the presbytery may authorize a ruling elder to be commissioned to limited pastoral service as assigned by the presbytery. A ruling elder so designated may be commissioned to serve in a validated ministry of the presbytery. Presbytery, in its commission, may authorize the ruling elder to moderate the session of the congregation to which he or she is commissioned, to administer the Sacraments, and to officiate at marriages where permitted by state law. This commission shall also specify the term of service, which shall not exceed three years but shall be renewable. The presbytery shall review the commission at least annually.

G-2.1002 Training, Examination and Commissioning

A ruling elder who seeks to serve under the terms of G-2.1001 shall receive such preparation and instruction as determined by the presbytery to be appropriate to the particular commission. The ruling elder shall be examined by the presbytery as to personal faith, motives for seeking the commission, and the areas of instruction determined by presbytery.

A ruling elder who has been commissioned and later ceases to serve in the specified ministry may continue to be listed as available to serve, but is not authorized to perform the functions specified in G-2.1001 until commissioned again to a congregation or ministry by the presbytery.

G-2.1003 Commissioning Service

When the presbytery is satisfied with the qualifications of a ruling elder to serve a congregation providing the services described above, it shall commission the ruling elder to pastoral service as designated by the presbytery, employing the questions contained in W-4.04.

Application to seek to serve as a commissioned pastor [also called a commissioned ruling elder CRE]

Email *

Name *

Date *

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My congregational affiliation is with ___________________ *

Describe your personal faith journey in a paragraph. Include when, why, and how you became a Christian. *

What motivates you to serve as a commissioned pastor? *

Give a brief statement of your Christian beliefs. *

What areas of learning most interest you at this time? See list of Ten Essential Skills of a Commissioned Pastor with definitions. Choose up to five.

Bible Knowledge

Pastoral Care

Leadership

Worship

Teaching

Preaching

Reformed Theology and Sacraments

Presbyterian Polity

Missional Thinking

Character and Call

Using the list above, please describe any areas of pastoral leadership in which you already have training and/or experience. *

Is there anything else you would like us to know? *

Upon completion of your application the COM liaison for your congregation will contact you to set up an interview with you and your pastor. List the name of the COM liaison for your congregation. *

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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