EOP Committees
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Comprised of moderators of standing committees and three persons elected at large
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Serves as the coordinating council for the presbytery
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At-large members serve as the presbytery meeting planning team
- Meets quarterly, about four weeks prior to each presbytery meeting
- Shall provide for the care of church professionals and their spouses under the jurisdiction of the Presbytery in such ways as:
- Community - encouraging church professionals to participate in fellowship, network, and pastoral care opportunities
- Education - offering educational events designed to foster leadership development and spiritual development
- Resources - providing a wide array of persons and materials which may be utilized by church leaders
- Crisis response - the committee shall provide support to all parties during the time of investigation; offer advice, as appropriate, to all parties; work toward understanding, repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation; and insure that a "pastor" is available for the parties involved.
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Responsible for ministries linking congregations to the presbytery, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the world
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Meetings quarterly on Committee Days
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Responsible for ministries and strategies in support of congregational development and vitality in the presbytery and its congregations
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Meets quarterly on Committee Days
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Oversees the presbytery budget and investments, including its monthly expenses
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Meets quarterly on Committee Days
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Oversees pastoral care for pastors, church professionals, and congregations
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Meets 9-12 times per year (not on Committee Days)
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Responsible for developing and implementing a mission strategy for the presbytery, interpreting and promoting presbytery mission causes, and assisting congregations in mission
- Meets quarterly on Committee Days (subcommittees meet as needed)
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Subcommittees: Malawi Partnership; Social Concerns
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Provides nominees for presbytery officers, committees, and moderators of committees, as well as Dwight Agency, Synod and General Assemby
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Serves as the coordinating council for the presbytery
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Meets quarterly on Committee Days
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Serves as ecclesiastical court for matters referred in accord with Rules and Discipline
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Meets quarterly on Committee Days
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Oversees presbytery staff and develops/applies personnel policies
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Meets quarterly on Committee Days
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Oversees inquirers and candidates for ministry
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Meets 8-10 times per year including Committee Days
- Encourages full participation by all constituent groups in the life and work of the presbyter
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Meets quarterly, on Committee Days
- Responsible for ministries and resources in support of congregations and their programs
- Meets quarterly on Committee Days
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Subcommittees: Youth Council
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Oversees the real property of the presbytery and serves as liaison between the presbytery and its congregations in matters of their real property
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Meets quarterly on Committee Days