Committee on Ministry
I do not call you servants any longer...
...but I have called you friends... - John 15:15
The name is "ministry," not "the minister" and not "ministerial relations." The name suggests a broader responsibility than parish ministers and the personnel needs of churches. The Committee on Ministry is that committee in each Presbytery charged by the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to "serve as pastor and counselor to the ministers of the Presbytery, to facilitate the relations between congregations, ministers, and the Presbytery, and to settle difficulties on behalf of Presbytery when possible and expedient" (Book of Order G-11.0501).
COM: Steward of Pastoral Relationships
The Committee on Ministry (COM) is the pastor, counselor, coach and mediator. As such, COM's focus is on the relationships within Presbytery's congregations and between congregations and the Presbytery. The committee's role is similar to the role of a parish pastor who advises, counsels, even mediates between contending parties, such as seeking to help disagreeing spouses identify and repair trouble spots in their relationship.
Pastors often counsel with parents and adolescent children to build their relationship and heal the wounds between them. Pastors are often asked to intervene in the relationship between brothers and sisters. Pastors of congregations often serve as adviser, counselor, coach and mediator in order that the variety of relationships within the parish can be healthy and vibrant. The COM serves congregations and ministers in the same manner. The ministry of COM is to assist in building healthy relationships with ministers, congregations and the Presbytery.
Resources
Presbytery approves pastors' salary increase for 2008
The Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area approved the Committee on Ministry's recommendation to increase minimum salaries for pastors on November 13, 2007. The minimum salaries are as follows:
| Metro area congregations | $45,094 |
|---|---|
Non-Metro area congregations |
$40,370 |
Guidelines for the minimum rates for temporary pastoral services remain the same:
| Pulpit Supply | $125 for one service; $150 for two services on the same day at the same location; plus mileage |
|---|---|
| Moderating the Session | $50 plus mileage |
Other Resources for Sessions and Ministers
| 2008 Compensation Worksheet | Congregational Mission Studies Guide |
|---|---|
| Terms of Call worksheet | Interim Pastor Sample Position Description |
| How to choosePNC members | Resources for Pastor Nominating Committees |
| Separation ethics | Formula of Agreement: Exchange of Ministers of Word and Sacrament (PCUSA, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, United Church of Christ, Reformed Church in America) |
| PTCA Sabbatical Guidelines | Board of Pensions Representative |
| Questions for Membership in the PTCA |
Links
PNC Resource Page
COMContact Info:
com@ptcaweb.orgCOM Roster:
Co-Chairs:
- Ms. Pat Milloy
- Ms. Kirsten Berry
Other Members:
- Rev. Zachary Wilson
- Rev. Gale Robb
- Rev. Amy Flack
- Rev. David Reiter
- Rev. David Liddle
- Rev. Margaret Thomas
- Rev. Donald Patterson
- Mr. Al Zdrazil
- Ms. Ann Allen
- Ms. Kathryn Breitbarth
- Ms. Nancy Colby
- Ms. Virginia Reid
- Rev. Teresa Roberts
- Rev. Eugene Orr
- Rev. Paul Gilmore
- Rev. Deborah Kielsmeier
- Mr. David Jones
COM Members