Some Facts about Presbytery Pastoral Relations Committees

Every presbytery is required by the manual to have a Pastoral Relations Committee

• The committee makes recommendations to presbytery who has the power to act
• The Pastoral Relations Committee has numerous resources available to assist in the work of the committee
• The Pastoral Relations Committee is a confidential, consultative body that supports the pastoral relationship

Who’s on a Pastoral Relations committee?

• Lay and Ordered rep to Settlement
• At least three other members
• Minimum of two ordered and two lay members
• One of the representatives to Settlement shall be the convener

Duties:

• Liaison between Presbytery and Pastoral Charge
• Advice and Consultation
• Facilitate conversation about the Pastoral Relationship at the congregational level
• Oversee changes in Pastoral Relations
• Administer appointments
  • Supply
  • Interim