Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church


Pastor's Welcome About Mossy Creek Who We Are What We Do Calendar of Events Church History Published Directions Contact Information		Policy Manual Pastor The Duties of the Pastor of the Church — The duties of the pastor are as follows: Maintains a quality of life and relationships that commends the gospel to all persons and that communicates its joy and its justice. Preaches the Word and administers the sacraments. Prays with and for the congregation. With the session, the pastor does the following: Encourages the people in worship and service to God. Equips and enables them for their tasks within the church and their mission in the world. Exercises pastoral care and devotes special attention to the troubled, the poor, the sick, and the dying. Participates in governing and leading the congregation by implementing the principles of participation and inclusiveness in the decision making of the church and in reaching out in concern and service to the life of the human community as a whole. With the board of deacons, the pastor shares in the ministries of service, sympathy, and witness. Is responsible for sharing in the ministry of the church in governing bodies above the session and in ecumenical relationships. Covenant between the Pastor and the Congregation and the Function of the Personnel Committee — In addition, the pastor and congregation enter into a covenant that addresses issues and responsibilities specific to their current relationship. The pastor will review this covenant and these responsibilities annually with the assistance of the personnel committee of the session (see procedures under the Personnel Committee) to determine what special emphases should be given to his work as the church goes forth with it mission for each calendar year. The pastor shall also tell the personnel committee of any special assistance which would enhance his ability to meet his responsibilities. The personnel committee shall report the results of its discussions with the pastor to the session and shall recommend any changes to the covenant and the terms of the pastor’s call. If changes in the covenant or terms of the pastor’s call are approved by the session, the revised covenant and call shall be presented to the congregation for approval. After approval by the congregation, these changes will be reported to the Presbytery in the appropriate manner. The pastor shall use resources provided by the church and other organizations to promote his abilities to perform his duties with the approval of the session. The pastor will be aware of the entire program of the church and shall seek to coordinate planned activities among the various groups involved. Absences for Sunday Worship Service — When the pastor wishes to take vacation, study leave, or to be absent from Sunday worship services for other reasons, such absences, except in the cases of illness or emergencies, must be approved by the session. This approval must be sought in advance to allow sufficient time to secure a supply minister. When the pastor is to be away, a telephone number and address where he can be reached in time of emergency must be left with the clerk of the session and the chairman of the worship committee. [Revised 2-9-07]
Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church, 372 Kyles Mill Road, Mt. Solon, Virginia 22843 :: (540) 350-2372