HOLSTON PRESBYTERY
A Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Serving the churches of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) located in Upper East Tennessee
Church Sessions
Inquirers and Candidates
The Presbyterian Church (USA) preparation for ministry process involves two phases: Inquiry and Candidacy. These two phases are designed to explore the sense of call, evaluate the gifts necessary for ministry, and support the preparation of men and women who desire to serve as ministers of the Word and Sacrament.
Pastor Nominating Committees
Pastoral Nominating Committee Steps
Revised On Calling a Pastor: A Manual for Churches Seeking Pastors (2015)
Pastoral Terms of Call Worksheet
2021 Living by the Gospel
A guide to structuring minsters’ terms of call, and includes the latest Salaries in the Parish Ministry Salary Study and other annual effective salary data (from the Board of Pensions).
Median Effective Salaries (from the Board of Pensions)
Guidance on Benefits through the Board of Pensions
Congregational Grants
Resources for Running a Church
(From Presbytery of the Grand Canyon)
Illustrated Ministry Curriculum
This website has a full curriculum for adults and children; often has free downloads of coloring pages for liturgical seasons; other products include stickers, posters, Bible studies, and group projects.
Link: Illustrated Ministry