Presbytery Teams
Companions for the Journey
This team will consist of 12 members. They will work to provide proactive care for pastors and congregations. They will be there to assist in many ways from struggles to celebrations. This team will incorporate the work and functions of Commission on Ministry and Committee on Preparation for Ministry.
Congregational Network
This team will consist of six (6) members. It will work to facilitate relationships between congregations. They will explore the gifts and skills of each congregation and how those gifts can be shared to support each other.
Ministries for Extraordinary Times
This team will consist of six (6) members. They will provide knowledge and skills to assist congregations in whatever ways needed. This will be done by putting together members of the Presbytery with knowledge in specific areas. This team will incorporate the work and function of Program & Grants, New Worshipping Communities & Church Vitality, and the Disaster Response Team.
Permanent Judicial Commission
The permanent judicial commission shall carry out those duties and obligations assigned to it in the Rules of Discipline.
Reconciliation and Trust
This team will consist of six (6) members. It will do the on-going work to restore relationships and to build and sustain trust within the Presbytery. LeaderWise will be engaged with this team to help establish an approach to this work and guide the team in the initial phases. Over time, the work of this team will change as the needs of the Presbytery change.
STEERING THE SHIP TEAM
This team will consist of 8+. It will facilitate effective communication across the Presbytery and coordinate the work of the Presbytery in support of the Presbytery mission. Moving to this new structure creates the need for effective and consistent communication. This team will incorporate the work and functions of Administration and Finance, Nominating Committee, Personnel, and Presbytery Council.
