Manuals and policies

This policy, approved by the 218th General Assembly (2008), is the first major update of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s energy policy in more than 27 years. This General Assembly policy offers moral guidance and provides practical steps individual Presbyterians, groups and communities may take to change unhealthy energy practices to ensure that there is an abundant supply of God’s good energy for future generations of the whole creation to enjoy.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Churchwide Policy for Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action for General Assembly Agencies. For guidance on how to implement this policy, see this resource. 

The process for Christian Educator and Christian Education Associates in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Certified Christian Educators in the PC(USA) . . .

• Are members of the PC(USA)
• Are employed in educational ministry in a PC(USA) congregation, governing body or agency or have confirmed volunteer status of at least ten (10) hours/week of volunteer service and have completed one year full-time (or its equivalent) work experience
• Have completed a bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree) or Christian Education Associate level
• Have requested and received an application and information for certification along with a listing of Certification Advisors appointed by the presbytery …

Resource written by L. Guy Mehl of the Lancaster Career Development Center, who makes observations based on his personal experiences counseling candidates from various denominations (Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, etc.).

A Report of the Catholic Reformed Dialogue in United States 2003 - 2007

Building a Community of Faith, Hope, Love and Witness

• The Session: a Council of the Church and Expression of Unity & Mutuality
• The Session: Discerning Leaders attending to the holy spirit
• The Session’s Responsibilities (G-3.0201)
• Session Meetings (G-3.0203 and G-3.0201)
• Session Minutes and Records (G-3.0204)
• Session Relations with Other Councils (G-3.0202)
• Finances (G-3.0205)
• The Session’s Role in Developing Manuals, Policies & Obtaining Insurance
• Some Questions the Session must Prayerfully discern and consider
• Discussion Questions for your session
• Resources for Communal Discernment

A resource about dealing with disaster for church youth leaders created by a joint task force of United Methodists and Presbyterians.

Constitutional Musing #26.

Contents:

• How does mission relate to transferring congregations?
• What parties must approve a congregation's transfer?
• Can a congregations transfer to a presbytery that it does not directly border?
• Can a congregation transfer to a presbytery in a different synod?
• Can worshipping communities, fellowships, new church developments, or other forms of corporate witness transfer into a presbytery that is not their geographic presbytery?
• Where are non-geographic presbyteries found in the Book of Order?
• Can a racial ethnic or immigrant entity that is not a congregation join or transfer to a presbytery that is not in its geographic presbytery? …

The 213th General Assembly (2001) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), in reliance upon God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and in exercise of its responsibility to witness to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in every dimension of life, has approved this policy statement “Turn Mourning Into Dancing! A Policy Statement on Healing Domestic Violence.” It is presented for the guidance and edification of the whole Christian Church and the society to which its ministers; and will determine procedures and program for the Ministries Divisions and staff of the General Assembly. This policy statement is recommended for consideration and …

Turn to the Living God (25th Anniversary Edition) is a statement representing the General Assembly’s policy regarding the nature and practice of evangelism in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It has been a rich source of reflection, guidance and motivation to the ministry of individuals, congregations and councils in our local and global mission for a quarter of a century.