Committee on Preparation for Ministry

I. Membership

A. The committee shall consist of twelve (12) members, divided into three classes of four each. These will be divided equally between elders and ministers. Committee members will ordinarily be encouraged to consider serving two (2) consecutive terms.

B. The Stated Clerk of the Presbytery shall serve ex-officio on this committee, without vote, for the purpose of conducting correspondence pertaining to this committee, its inquirers, and candidates. The Executive Presbyter shall also serve ex-officio on this committee.

C. A quorum shall be a simple majority of the elected members.

II. Accountability

The Standing Committee on Preparation for Ministry shall be directly accountable to, and shall report directly to, Presbytery.

III. Duties

The Committee on Preparation for Ministry shall:

A. Assist Presbytery in fulfilling the functions required by the Form of Government (G-11.0103.l) (G-11.0103.m) (G-11.0404) (G-14.0300) and (G-14.0400);

B. Administer scholarship funds according to the policies and directives of Presbytery;

C. Counsel with pastors and sessions as they relate to “Inquirers” and“ Candidates” from particular churches; and

D. Fulfill any additional requirements specified in the Committee on Preparation for Ministry Manual.