pastor Archives

2019 Pentecost Offering Sample Pastor Letter

Posted April 23rd, 2019

Use the attached sample Pastor’s letter for your church newsletters, blogs and other promotion leading up to the 2019 Pentecost Offering.

2019 OGHS Sample Pastor Letter

Posted February 12th, 2019

Use the attached sample Pastor’s letter for your church newsletters, blogs and other promotion leading up to One Great Hour of Sharing.

Teaching elder/pastor installation only service

Posted March 16th, 2016

A suggested service for installation of a teaching elder or pastor in the PC(USA). You can also find an installation and ordination sample service, ordination only, suggested hymns, suggested scriptures… Read more »

Guidelines for installation and ordination in the PC(USA)

Posted March 16th, 2016

Occasions of ordination and installation have to do more with the ministry of the whole church than with any individual. Those ordained and installed to office fulfill a particular role… Read more »

What if you are a new pastor in a new community?

Posted March 12th, 2010

Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network (PADVN) provides help for new pastors confronting domestic violence situations in a congregation.