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COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY

(20 members)

 

 

1-2010   Rev. Cynthia Brasher, Validated Ministry, Fort Myers

1-2010   Rev. David Dietzel, HR, N. Fort Myers

1-2010   Rev. Taylor Hill, Palmetto, Palmetto

2-2010   Rev. Curtiss Brown, HR, Venice
2-2010   Ms. Virginia Greenawalt, Church of the Palms, Sarasota

2-2010   Ms. Bernice Weiss, Siesta Key Chapel, Sarasota

 

1-2011   Rev. Wayne C. Blaser, First, Bradenton

1-2011   Rev. Myles MacDonald, HR, Port Charlotte

1-2011   Mr. Jonathan P. White, Vanderbilt, Naples

1-2011   Rev. Chuck Wiggins, Trinity, Venice

2-2011   Mr. James Beckwith, Westminster, Bradenton, CHAIR

2-2011   Ms. Trudy Cooke, Pine Shores, Sarasota

2-2011   Mr. Bruce Owens, Faith, Cape Coral

 

1-2012   Mr. Max Furbringer, First, Ft. Myers

1-2012   Rev. Dan Hagmaier, Covenant, Ft. Myers

1-2012   Rev. Maynard Pittendreigh, Chapel by the Sea

1-2012   Ms. Lil Rea, Hope United, Ft. Myers

1-2012   Ms. Judith Bremer, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Sarasota

1-2012   Ms. Ruth Smith, Venice, Venice

2-2012   Rev. Valerie Bell, Burnt Store, Punta Gorda

 

*Rev. Graham Hart, Staff
*Rev. Craig Countiss, Staff

 

 

The Committee on Ministry meets at 9:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month.*

 

*Please note:  The July meeting date is changed to Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

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REGIONAL GROUPS

NORTH - Regional Team Coordinator: Ms. Trudy Cooke

              First, Bradenton

                 Braden River, Bradenton

                 Kirkwood, Bradenton

                 Palma Sola, Bradenton

                 Westminster, Bradenton

                 Peace Presbyterian, Bradenton

                 Christ Church of Longboat Key

                 Palmetto, Palmetto

                 Bee Ridge, Sarasota

                 Church of the Palms, Sarasota

                 First, Sarasota

                 Northminster, Sarasota

                 Pine Shores, Sarasota

                 Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Sarasota

                 Siesta Key Chapel, Sarasota

                 Whitfield Estates, Sarasota

 

CENTRAL - Regional Team Coordinator: Rev. Myles MacDonald

                 First, Arcadia

                 Faith, Cape Coral

                 Community, Englewood

                 Wintergarden, Port Charlotte

                 Holy Trinity, North Fort Myers

                 St. Paul's North Fort

                 First, Port Charlotte

                 First, Punta Gorda

                 Burnt Store, Punta Gorda

                 Venice, Venice

                 Trinity, Venice

 

SOUTH - Regional Team Coordinator: Mr. Bruce Owens

              First, Bonita Springs

                  First, Fort Myers

                  Buckingham, Fort Myers

                  Covenant, Fort Myers

                  Cypress Lake, Fort Myers

                  Hope United, Fort Myers

                  Chapel by the Sea, Fort Myers Beach

                  First, Lehigh Acres

                  First, Naples

                  Lely, Naples

                  Moorings, Naples

                  Vanderbilt, Naples
 

GUIDELINES and POLICIES

 
 

1.   Code of Ethics for Ministers of the Word and Sacraments

2.   Clergy Sexual Misconduct Policy

3.   Process for Churches Who Are Calling New Pastoral Leadership

4.   Timeline for Pastoral Transitions

5.   Personal Reference Checks for Ministers Entering the Peace River Presbytery (for Prospective Ministers)

6.   Guidelines for Ministers Writing Their Statement of Faith

7.   Interview Information and Questions (for examining ministers coming into PRP)

8.   Ordination/Installation Guidelines

9.   Interim Minister Report and Covenant

10. Policy regarding Ordained Ministers from other Denominations Serving Churches in Peace River Presbytery in a Pastoral Role

11. Policy regarding Parish Associates

     12. Continuing Education Policy and Annual Report Form
     13. Guidelines for Study Leave (Sabbatical)
     14. Guidelines for Making Triennial Visits
     15. Protocol for an Exit Interview
     16. Guidelines for Determination of a Validated Ministry
     17. Designated Pastors
     18. Equal Employment Opportunity
     19. Counselors
     20. Chaplains
     21. Certified and Associate Christian Educators
     22. Terms of Call Compensation Guidelines
     23. Dissolution of a Call or Appointment
     24. Purpose and Content of Exit Interviews
     25. Criteria for Ministry of Continuing Members

     26. Guidelines for Severance

     27. Undecided Calls

     28. Policy on Compliance with the Constitution

     29. Compensation for Interim Pastors

     30. Receiving Honorably Retired Ministers into PRP

     31. Process for restoration to the Office of Minister of Word and Sacrament

     32. Separation Ethics:  When Pastor and Congregation Say Goodbye