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New #1.1-4 Call Process Policy 2017

New #1.5-8  Congregational Information Form

New #1.9  Salary Package and Support Information

New #1.10 Parochial Records Audit

New #1.11 Parochial Records Audit – Interim Pastor

New #2 Checklist For Congregation Councils And Call Committees

New #3.1-3 Understanding Call

New #4.1-4 Council Meeting Agenda

New #5.1-2 Exit Interview

New #6 Appointment and Services of an Interim Pastor

New #7 Council Meeting Attendance Sheet

New #8.1 Completing Your Ministry Site Profile

New #8.2-12 Completing Your Ministry Site Profile

New #9  The Interview

New #10.1-2  Pastor Interview Schedule

New #10.3-4 Pastor Interview Schedule

New #11.1-2 Suggested Questions for Pastoral Candidate

New #12.1-4  Five Devotions for Congregations in Call Process

New #13.1-5 Sample Letter Announcing Cong. Mtg

The relationship between the Pastor and the Congregation Council or “Where is Christ among us in our relationships?”

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2022 Compensation Guidelines | 2022 Salary Grid | 2022 Salary Worksheet

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