EOP Committees

Elder Sandy Bach- Presbytery Moderator
Rev. Heather Bartlow - Presbytery Vice-Moderator
and Council Moderator

1. Presbytery Council
2. Care of Church Professionals
3. Connecting Congregations
4. Developing Congregations & Evangelism
5. Finance & Administration
6. Ministry (COM)
7. Mission
8. Nominations
9. Permanent Judicial Commission
10. Personnel
11. Preparation for Ministry
12. Representation
13. Resourcing Congregations
14. Trustees
    

• Comprised of moderators of standing committees and three persons elected at large
• Serves as the coordinating council for the presbytery
• At-large members serve as the presbytery meeting planning team
• Meets quarterly, about four weeks prior to each presbytery meeting

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CARE OF CHURCH PROFESSIONALS:

1. Community - encouraging church professionals to participate in fellowship, network, and pastoral care opportunities
   
2. Education - offering educational events designed to foster leadership development and spiritual development
3. 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

1. Disaster Readiness and Response Plan Document

• Meetings quarterly on Committee Days

• Responsible for ministries and strategies in support of congregational development and vitality in the presbytery and its congregations
• Meets quarterly on Committee Days

• Oversees the presbytery budget and investments, including its monthly expenses
• Meets quarterly on Committee Days

• Oversees pastoral care for pastors, church professionals, and congregations

• Meets 9-12 times per year (not on Committee Days)

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Pulpit Supply List

• 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)
• Subcommittees: Malawi Partnership; Social Concerns
  

• Provides nominees for presbytery officers, committees, and moderators of committees, as well as Dwight Agency, Synod and General Assemby
• Serves as the coordinating council for the presbytery
• Meets quarterly on Committee Days

• Serves as ecclesiastical court for matters referred in accord with Rules and Discipline
• Meets quarterly on Committee Days

• Oversees presbytery staff and develops/applies personnel policies
• Meets quarterly on Committee Days

• Oversees inquirers and candidates for ministry
• Meets 8-10 times per year including Committee Days

Current Committee Members

• Encourages full participation by all constituent groups in the life and work of the presbyter
• Meets quarterly, on Committee Day

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• Responsible for ministries and resources in support of congregations and their programs
• Meets quarterly on Committee Days
• Subcommittees: Youth Council

• Oversees the real property of the presbytery and serves as liaison between the presbytery and its congregations in matters of their real property
• Meets quarterly on Committee Days

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