National Capital Presbytery
Committee on Ministry
Policies and Procedures

This is a dynamic place to find the policies and procedures of the Committee on Ministry, which guide our life together.

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EEO/AA 
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy . Includes certification of compliance forms. (Revised Jan 2010)

AAEEO Supplement
Applying policies to people with disabilities

Administrative Leave Policy
Describes relationships and responsiblities when a clergy member is on administrative leave

Calling A Christian Educator in NCP

COM Clearance Process (approved June 24, 2007)
(updated 9/11/2009)

Clergy Sexual Misconduct
Sexual Misconduct Policy (approved May 23, 2006) 

Code of Ethics
Details a Code of Ethics for Clergy and Other Church Professionals. Approved 1/24/95

2010 Compensation Policy for Clergy and Certified Christian Educators  
(approved June 27, 2006) (Revised September 2008) (update July 2009)

2009 Non-Certified Educators Compensation Guidelines  
(approved September 26, 2006) (Updated July 2008)

Equity Allowance 3/2008

Ministry Evaluation Process

NCP Ministry Crisis Brochure

Pastor Evaluation Process

Sabbatical Leave
Sabbatical Leave Policy for pastors and educators, approved 6/28/94

Sample Interim Contract
 
Specialized Ministers Policy 
Presbytery is required to develop written criteria for the validation of all ministries carried on within its bounds which are not pastoral positions related to a particular congregation, or are not presbytery staff positions. (approved 7.1.08)

Steps in the Process for Local Church Evaluation

Termination Separation Policy (approved June 27, 2006)
Provides direction for those facing a wide array of issues that arise when a pastoral relationship ends.

When an Educator is Departing