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
CANDIDATES AND CREDENTIALS
General
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
Candidates
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
Ordination
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
Annual Statistical Forms and Compensation Study
Common Questions from Stated Clerks
Handbook for Clerks of Session
Incorporation Information–Presbyteries
Leadership Development – Chris Vogel & Paul Joiner
New Clerks Handout – Per Almquist
Pastor Search
PCAOrgChart
JUDICIAL INFORMATION
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
Agreement on Transfer of Members and Congregations
Historical Preservation for Your Presbytery – PCA Historical Center
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
003 Due Dates
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
Agreement on Transfer of Members and Congregations
Checklist for Establishing a Mission Church
Checklist for Establishing a Mission Church–Korean
Guidelines for Dividing Presbyteries
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
*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.