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Commitments and Responsibilities of the Session

and the Congregation to the Pastor

The Session and the congregation, to the best of their abilities, do covenant to:

• Support and encourage the Pastor. Assist the Pastor in outreach and other

duties through active committee responsibilities.

• Encourage and provide opportunities for the Pastor to improve his professional

skills, expand his ministerial capabilities, and grow in his knowledge and

understanding of God’s Word and God’s people.

• Maintain a spirit of trust, openness and unity between the Session and the

Pastor that will transcend all differences of personality and opinion.

• Provide adequate financial support and reasonable benefits on a regular basis.

• Provide adequate office and working conditions. Provide vacation and study

leave according to the Terms of the Call.

• Mutually agree on days of rest for the Pastor

• The Session will work with the Pastor in developing and implementing long-

range plans for church revitalization and growth.

Commitments and Responsibilities of the Pastor

to the Session and the Congregation

The Pastor, to the best of his abilities, does covenant to perform the following duties

and responsibilities:

• Worship and Other Sacraments. The Pastor will preach and lead Sunday

morning worship services, including the celebration of Holy Communion, and

work with the Worship Committee in planning regular and special services. The

Pastor will conduct baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other sacraments when

necessary. The Pastor will work with the Dadeville Ministerial Association in

community ecumenical efforts.

• Teaching and Training. The Pastor will lead confirmation studies, officer

training, and Bible studies. The Pastor will work with the Christian Education

Committee to develop the Church School program.

• Congregational Care. The Pastor, with the assistance of the Session and

members of the

congregation, will nurture congregational members by

ministering to the needs of congregational members, by encouraging the

development and use of members’ gifts and interests, and by providing

opportunities for social and spiritual growth of the congregation.

• Administration. The Pastor will keep regular office hours, oversee the

responsibilities of the office, participate in committee meetings and ecumenical

boards when necessary, and moderate Session meetings.

• Presbytery and Other Associations. The Pastor will participate in meetings of the

Presbytery of Sheppards & Lapsley.

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