The Session asks the COM for permission to form a pastor nominating committee (PNC). Upon approval, the nominations committee of the congregation nominates persons who are voted upon by the congregation. This outline and estimated timeline include the major steps for a PNC search for a called/installed pastor. The PNC may use this outline to write in proposed or completed meeting dates which can help track their progress and confirm they are “on-time”. Review the terms of call with the PNC (and with the appropriate P2P) BEFORE they are sent to the potential candidate. Refer to the guidelines for Terms of Call, which can be found on the COM Forms Page. The PNC meets with the session, notifying the Interim pastor and clerk of session. 18. ___COM liaison and PNC should meet after 6 months with the pastor and to ask these questions (then COM liaison report to COM): As you became a member of this presbytery and this church community: Together, you will seek a candidate for pastor (associate pastor) of this congregation. I ask you now to respond to the following questions: Will you make every effort to be diligent in this task, being present at all training sessions and committee meetings, and sharing in all committee decisions? Session to share the 'PNC Guide to Calling a Pastor' with the PNC. CTC 2.0 PNC is elected. 2.1 Session establishes a process for constituting the PNC (usually the church officer Nominating Committee) and develops a slat The action of the congregation in electing a new pastor should be reported to the presbytery. The session in consultation with the PNC should plan a welcome reception for the new pastor. The Transition Steps Guidelines were created here at the Presbytery to coincide with On Calling a Pastor. The other materials you find on this page are supporting documents that are likely referenced in On Calling a Pastor and the Transition Steps Guidelines. Understand the responsibilities and guidelines of the presbytery. (PNC and Presbytery) PNC prepares the MDP for COM review. COM invites Clerk of Session to access CLC system. PNC submits the MDP to the CLC system. Clerk of Session and COM approve the MDP. Review and receive PDP matches and referrals. Call Process Checklist This one-page sheet lists the basic steps in calling a new pastor.