COM
Commission on Ministry
The Commission on Ministry works with the Presbytery to build and maintain relationships with teaching elders, commissioned ruling elders, and congregations.
Moderator
Elder Richard SchneiderClass of 2026
Elder Lowell Simpson
Rev. Karen Crawford
Rev. Wade Pond
Elder Roxanne Kiefer Mollo
Vice-Moderator
Rev. Karen Crawford
Class of 2027
Elder Richard Schneider
Elder Jean Hrbek
Rev. Kerry Riddle
Rev. Jon Rodriguez
Elder Donald Adams Compensation Consultant
Charlaine Apsel
Class of 2028
Elder David Bracket
Rev. James Cubie
Rev. Samuel Shin
Rev. Heather Brannon
Rev. Michael Hafele
COM – Meeting Dates
Jan.13 2056Jul. 14, 2026 Feb. 10, 2026
Aug.11, 2026 Mar.10, 2026
Sep. 8, 2026 Apr. 21, 2026
Oct. 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
Nov 10, 2026 Jun. 9, 2026
Dec. 8, 2026
Book Of Order & Confessions
Korean_PDF downloadable 2023-2025
Spanish PDF downloadable version
CoM
COM Liaison List 2024 – Password
Agreements/Calls
Covenant Pastor Agreement FILLABLE (formerly Temporary Supply Pastor)
CRE Commissioned Ruling Elder Agreement FILLABLE
EPSP Extended Pulpit Supply Pastor Agreement FILLABLE
Interim Pastor Agreement -FILLABLE
Validated Ministry and Application Form
Pastoral Call Form – for Installed Pastors
Terms of Call
2026 COMPENSATION and TERMS INSTRUCTIONS
2026 Terms of Call Worksheet for ALL Pastors FILLABLE
Reporting Terms of Call to the Board of Pension
Communication Service as Part of Terms of Call
Compensation and Benefits
2026 COMPENSATION and TERMS INSTRUCTIONS
Annual Compensation Worksheet for Installed Pastors
Interim Ministries
Steps Toward An Interim Pastor
Sample Interim Pastor Position Description
Sample Letter to Congregation on Interim Pastor
Exit Interview With The Interim Pastoral
Evaluation Form
Installation / Ordination
Ordination and Installation – BOOK OF COMMON WORSHIP
Invitation for Ordination – Sample
Required Training for Ministers, CRE and Pulpit Supply
Pastoral Nomination Committee (PNC)
CLC User Guide and Instructions
CLC Glossary of Terms & Processes
How to Answer and Read the MDPs
MDP (Ministry Discernment Profile) PDF
MDP (Ministry Discernment Profile) WORD Fillable Form
CLC for Calling Organizations/Churches website
Call Process Guidelines for non-PC(USA) Candidates
Pastoral Transitions
Equal Employment Opportunity in the Ministry
Policies and Guidelines
Boundaries Training and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requied
Consulting with Pastors During Separation or Divorce
NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
Pastor Taking on Additional Responsibilities
Standards of Ethical Conduct PC(USA)
Pulpit Supply and Moderating
Guidelines for Honorarium for Supply Preaching and Moderating
Duties Of A COM Appointed Moderator of Session
Guide to Partliamentary Procedure PC(USA) 2022
Plumb Line & Mission Study
Research Strategies for Congregations