Commission On Ministry (COM)
Clergy, Commissioned Ruling Elders, and other leaders due for
boundary training
can access the suggested training here:
https://www.wesleypathways.com/product-page/understanding-clergy-sexual-ethics
"A commission is empowered to consider and conclude matters referred to it by a council. The designating council shall state specifically the scope of the commission’s powers and any restrictions on those powers." Book Of Order, G-3.0109
COM usually meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.
COM Moderator: Rev. Dr. Al Timm, 586-899-8708
Members as of Jul, 2025:
Class of 2025: Steve Allman (MWS-2), Harvey Bartlett (MWS-2), Emily Rackliffe (RE-1), Kristine Shultis (RE-1), Marnie Silbert (MWS-2)
Class of 2026: Dan Alyward (RE-1), Bill Flewelling (RE-2), Josiah Morrow (RE-1), Nancy Perkins (RE-2), Al Timm (MWS -2)
Class of 2027: Pat Flewelling (RE-2), Kay Huggins (MWS -2), Janet Fuhrmeister (RE-1), Danny Massie (MWS-1)
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In keeping with the Book of Order, the commission shall:
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Promote the spiritual and temporal welfare of the ministries and churches of the Presbytery as enumerated in the Book of Order (G-3.0307).
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Visit with each session of the presbytery regularly and as requested, discussing with them the mission and ministry of the particular church and encouraging the full participation of each session and congregation in the life and work of presbytery and of the larger church.
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Supervise all churches with a vacant pulpit.
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Function as the presbytery's committee on credentials, both as to teaching elders coming into the presbytery from other jurisdictions and as to the teaching elders seeking permission to labor within or without the bounds of the presbytery.
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Churches and Pastors are encouraged to visit the PCUSA Board of Pensions website: https://www.pensions.org/
Contact information for the Board of Pensions can be found here: https://www.pensions.org/Contact-Us-Page