Presbytery Clerk & Member Resources

Below you will find materials that presbytery clerks and other presbytery members may find helpful.  Click on the desired file format to download.

BCO AMENDMENTS

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2025 BCO Amendments Sent Down

2025 BCO Amendments-Korean Translation

2025 BCO Amendments, Voting Form Only

2025 OMSJC Amendments, English & Korean

2025 RAO Changes, English & Korean

CANDIDATES AND CREDENTIALS

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General

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Certificate of Dismission Form

Checklist for Reception from Another Denomination – Church

Checklist for Reception from Another Denomination – Minister

Checklist for Reception from Another Presbytery

Checklist for Transfer from Another Denomination–Korean

Checklist for Transfer from PCA Presbytery–Korean

Extraordinary Clause for Ordination

Uniform Curriculum and Ordination Requirements

Call Packages

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Call Package Checklist- Geneva

Call Package Guidelines for Presbyteries – Geneva

Sample Forms for Terms of Call

Candidates

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Application for Candidates for Ministry

Checklist for Candidate Coming Under Care of Presbytery

Checklist for Candidate Coming Under Care- Korean

Diary of a Candidate

Extraordinary Clause for Ordination

Reference on a Candidate

Report for Ministerial Candidates

Sessional Certification of a Candidate

Internship

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Checklist for Internship

Checklist for Internship–Korean

Licensure

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Checklist for Licensure

Checklist for Licensure–Korean

Ordination

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Checklist for Ordination

Checklist for Ordination–Korean

Checklist for Reception from Another Denomination – Church

Checklist for Reception from Another Denomination – Minister

Checklist for Reception from Another Presbytery

Installation Commission Agenda

Rpt of Commission to Ordain-Install

General Resources

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2025 Presbytery Clerks Handbook

Annual Statistical Forms and Compensation Study

Common Questions from Stated Clerks

Handbook for Clerks of Session

History of Presbyterianism…Video by Bryan Chapell

Incorporation Information–Presbyteries

Leadership Development – Chris Vogel & Paul Joiner

New Clerks Handout – Per Almquist

Pastor Search

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JUDICIAL INFORMATION

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Avoiding Procedural Errors in Judicial Process

Chesapeake Presbytery Judicial Committee Manual Sample

Practicing Church Discipline

Procedural Outline for Judicial Process

Procedures for Case Without Process

Requesting an Investigation or Filing Charges

Sample Case without Process Report

Timeline for Handling a Complaint or Appeal Arising from a Presbytery

Transcription Service Providers – Per Almquist

MEETINGS, MINUTES, RECORDS

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022 Official Change of Presbytery Rolls – Ministers

023 Official Change of Presbytery Rolls – Churches

Agreement on Transfer of Members and Congregations

Historical Preservation for Your Presbytery – PCA Historical Center

Meeting Template for Presbytery – Bob Hornick

Membership Transfer and Dismission Form

Minutes Training Ric Springer

New Clerks Minutes Guidance

Sample Standing Rules for Sessional and Mission Church Records

Session Records

NOMINATIONS

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003 Due Dates

053 Report of Appointees to Nominating Committee and RPR

059 Summary of Nominations

060 Nominee Biographical Form

064 Report of Appointees to CoC (odd)

065 Report of Appointees to CoC (even)

067 Report of Appointees as Communion Elder

069 Nominations Process Overview

Eligibility for Service

Expectations and Responsibilities

Fall Nominations Packet

Formula for Appointment to Nominating Comittee and RPR

GA Directory updated 9-10-25

New Jersey Presbytery Nominations Communication Sample

Responsibilities of Review of Presbytery Records (RPR) Committee

Rules and Formula for Appointment to Committees of Commissioners

PRESBYTERY GROWTH, INCORPORATION, AND TAX EXEMPTION

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Agreement on Transfer of Members and Congregations

Checklist for Establishing a Mission Church

Checklist for Establishing a Mission Church–Korean

Guidelines for Dividing Presbyteries

How to Come Under the PCA 501(c)(3)

Incorporation Information–Churches

Incorporation Information–Presbyteries

Information Regarding Affiliation with the PCA

Merging Churches

PCA 501(c)(3) and EIN Information

Presbytery Boundary Descriptions

Rpt of Commission to Organize a Mission Church

Rpt of Commission to Organize a Mission Church–Korean

Sample Presbytery Bylaws

Sample Presbytery Standing Rules

RISK MANAGEMENT

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Pastors Opting Out of Social Security

PCA Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance

Risk Management Guide – Dr. Dixie Zietlow

 

*This packet includes all the nomination forms on this page along with detailed information about all nominations and appointment processes.  You will find informational sheets, current appointees, and a current directory of GA level committees and agencies.