Liturgy for Recognition of Ordination
Ray Miles prepared this liturgy for presenting the certification of recognition when a minister has been ordained by another denominational body.
Continue reading →About Dean Phelps
Dean has retired after serving interim regional ministries in Oklahoma, Central Rocky Mountain, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Ray Miles prepared this liturgy for presenting the certification of recognition when a minister has been ordained by another denominational body.
Continue reading →In response to a question about reverter clauses or cloud of title, Betsy Goehrig shared this recent example from Florida. When seeking to cloud a title or create a reversion, obtain legal advice from an attorney in the state where … Continue reading →
Bill Spangler-Dunning asked: “If I asked for you to lift up one ministry of one congregation in your Region (Geographic and Non-geographic Regions), what congregation/ministry would you lift up? Don’t make it complicated just tell me the name and what … Continue reading →
In response to Bill Spangler-Dunning’s question about average tenure of pastor’s, Denise Bell offered this paper in response. The paper’s author is Steven M. Johnson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Caldwell, Texas. [bsk-pdf-manager-pdf id=”211″]
Continue reading →The Executive Committee of the College of Regional Ministers and the Year Book have reviewed and agreed to these procedures when adding a congregation to or removing a congregation from the Year Book listing. [bsk-pdf-manager-pdf id=”207″] [bsk-pdf-manager-pdf id=”206″]
Continue reading →These links point to the recorded Zoom conversations regarding new church practices. First conversation Second conversation
Continue reading →The Pension Fund created this one-page guide for churches in the process of search and call. It outlines the steps for both congregations and ministers to communicate the change to the Pension Fund and ensure a smooth transition in Pension … Continue reading →
Here are clergy misconduct policies currently in use. [bsk-pdf-manager-list-category id=”33″]
Continue reading →Here are some resources used to evaluate the work and ministry of regional ministers and staff. [bsk-pdf-manager-list-category id=”32″]
Continue reading →The manual for regional search committees seeking a regional minister was developed by the College of Regional Ministers and the Office of General Minister and President in 2013. [bsk-pdf-manager-pdf id=”189″]
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