Relationship to Pastor-Church Relations

  1. The regional pastor is appointed by Pastor-Church Relations based on recommendation from the classical interim committee.
  1. Pastor-Church Relations provides:
    • Biennial training conferences.
    • Ad hoc consultation relative to specific situations.
    • Support of the regional pastor with the classis by communicating that other time consuming or relationship compromising tasks should not be assigned.
    • Communication with councils of regional pastors as to the nature and importance of the regional pastor?s work.
    • Information relative to specifics of the mentoring initiative.
  1. Accountability
    • A brief semi-annual report to Pastor-Church Relations will be asked of all regional pastors. This report will be an opportunity to update Pastor-Church Relations on activities, needs, changes, and concerns in each classis. Obviously, urgent items can be communicated to us at appropriate times, but the other reports are a way of keeping the office updated on events in classis and with pastors. (A draft copy of the form is attached.)
    • Terms of service will not be reinstated. However, we encourage the regional pastor and the classical interim committee to maintain dialogue about needs of the pastors and effectiveness of current responses. This may include determination of whether there are enough regional pastors for easy availability by pastors, or whether it is time for another pastor to take over regional pastor responsibilities. At least every three years there should be some conversation and reevaluation of the regional pastor services in the classis.

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