Documents and Resources
Documents & Resources
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Sample bylaws for congregations
Issued June 28, 2011
Sample bylaws for congregations. Edits of Appendixes S and T (1997 version with new FOG references). You may also download the Word document for adapting it for use by congregations.
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Sexual Misconduct Policy and its Procedures
Issued Oct. 17, 2013
It is the policy of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (hereinafter referred to as PC(USA))that all church members, church officers, non-member employees, and volunteers of congregations, governing bodies, and entities of ...
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Standards of Ethical Conduct
Issued Sept. 29, 2010
As you may be aware, the 210th General Assembly (1998) approved a report submitted by the Special Committee on a Professional Code of Ethics. The report, as approved, is titled ...
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Suggested Compensation Guidelines for Establishing an Educator's Salary
Issued June 28, 2010
This worksheet will assist in determining an appropriate salary range for a church educator. The committee may find it helpful to work through this form before the search using the ...
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The Ecumenical Stance of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Issued Nov. 22, 2011
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its antecedent churches have been at the forefront of local, regional, national, and global ecumenism for more than a century. Presbyterians have been ready to reflect ...
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The Handbook on Ordination Examinations
Issued March 21, 2018
The Handbook on Ordination Examinations is designed to serve as a resource for inquirers/candidates, committees on preparation for ministry, committees on ministry, and ministers of other denominations who may be ...