FacebookConference for CLPs at Montreat, October 4-7
Montreat Conference Center will offer their annual Continuing Education for Commissioned Lay Pastors and Lay Preachers October 4-7. . . (more)
Commissioned Lay Pastors
The commissioned lay pastor is an elder of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), who is granted a local commission by the presbytery to lead worship and preach the gospel, watch over the people, and provide for their nurture and service. This commission is valid only in one or more congregations, new church development, or other validated ministries of the presbytery designated by the presbytery.
Such an elder is selected by and receives training approved by the presbytery. The elder shall be instructed in Bible, Reformed Theology and Sacraments, Presbyterian Polity, preaching, leading worship, pastoral care, and teaching.
The elder shall be examined by the appropriate committee of presbytery as to personal faith, motives for seeking the commission, and the areas of instruction mentioned previously.
HARC has new adult curriculum
HARC has the new curriculum Being Reformed: Faith Seeking Understanding, from PCUSA’s Congregational Ministries Publishing, which consists of five six-session studies written by well-known and respected scholars. (more)
CLP Application and Registration Forms
CLP Application and Registration Forms. Please select the above link for more…
