Personnel or Session HR Teams Almost all congregations have some kind of “employment” relationship with someone. Larger congregations may have multiple full- and part-time ordained and non-ordained staff while smaller congregations may only have part-time paid custodial staff and a series of pulpit supplies, but there are always aspects of employment that need to be managed to ensure that the…
Deacon, Compassionate Ministry, Stephen Ministry Rev. Emily Rosencrans, Director, Network Spiritual Care Services for St. Luke’s Hospital, and Rev. Renita Heinzl, Senior Chaplain and ACPE Educator for St. Luke’s Hospital will share thoughts and wisdom gained from years of ministering to patients and families in a clinical setting, as well as from many years of church ministry. The discussion will include…
Hunter Farrell & S. Balajieblang Khyllep will discuss their new book “Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision of Companionship, Humility, and Co-Development.” All Christians are interested in new trends in global mission and social justice are invited to attend. Join via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84016358336?pwd=TWZmZS9RUFB1b2NIS29RRlpBQm1mQT09 For more information about the book go to: Freeing Congregational Mission – A Practical Vision for Companionship, Cultural…
Treasurers The Treasurer usually is the single person in the church who oversees all the financial workings in the church. You might not have to do all the work if you have a team around you, but you will be the person the Session looks to for all the financial and legal issues related to operating a church corporation. As a…
The Dynamic Leader Team meets virtually on Zoom. This meeting takes place on the second Tuesday, every other month. at 2 pm. Join Zoom Meeting by clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88211636535?pwd=cHlXMmVqNUdEOFBQdCtMeVZOdmRIQT09 If using the app, enter the Meeting ID: 882 1163 6535 PC: 700930
Ruling Elders What is ordered ministry and why is it important to the Presbyterian Church? What does one need to know to be an effective leader in the Presbyterian church? Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews, Rev. Ed Zumwinkel, and Rev. Daniel Ervin will explore and answer these and other questions about ordained leadership in the Presbyterian tradition. If you are newly called, exploring accepting…
Clerks of Session An effective clerk of a governing body understands that order expresses the principle that we must live our lives together in accord with our faith and as a witness to the promises and demands of scripture. A Clerk of Session respects the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA) - the Book of Confessions and the Book of…
Please join us monthly, on the first Tuesday, at 12pm. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86480139436
All Women of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Spring Gathering. This event will be held via Zoom and you can attend by clicking this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056653929 If you will be using the Zoom App, please enter the Meeting ID 817 0035 4292 Find the Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering Flyer Here
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PASTOR REQUIRED BOUNDARY TRAINING For All Pastors Currently Serving a Congregation, on the Pulpit Supply List, Chaplains, and Educational Roles. Wednesday, February 16 | 9 am to 12 pm Zoom opens at 8:45 am Understanding Healthy Boundaries: Insights for Ministry Handout Found Here Through this training course, clergy will learn the three basic types of interpersonal boundaries and the implications…
Stated Gathering of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy will be held on Zoom Thursday, February 3rd at 9 a.m. (Zoom Fellowship Begins at 8:15 am) Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83149722666 Call to Gather can be found here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Presbytery-Gathering-Binder-Now-Available.html?soid=1127483461243&aid=Co6OL-XacHE