Ruling Elder and Deacon Preparation, aka Church Officer Training, to be held on Zoom in February
To assist pastors and moderators with the period of study and preparation the Book of Order describes in G-2.0402 for newly elected Ruling Elders and Deacons, Susan Sharp Campbell, Associate for Educational Ministry, will be offering a two-part Officer Preparation Course on Sundays, Feb. 16 and 23, from 2-5 [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – December 5, 2024
Pastor 2025 Medical Cost Grant The Presbytery has established a fund to match 50% of the increase a church sustains for enrollment of child, spouse, or family coverage. Calculated as the difference between 2024 Pastor’s Participation Plan cost and 2025 Congregational Pastors Package or Transitional Pastor’s Package cost due [...]
A Word from our Transitional General Presbyter – November 14, 2024
By Maureen Wright In August 2023, the Presbytery of West Virginia began its transition, and throughout the past 14 and a half months we have talked often about what transition means. I have shared my belief that this transition is an invitation from God to reflect on our identity, [...]
News from the Presbytery’s Treasurer – November 14, 2024
2025 Per Capita The 20252 Per Capita rate is $30.30 per member, according to the church’s membership in the most recently file statistical report. With the total rate at $30.30 per member, the Presbytery of West Virginia will keep $17.46, sending $10.44 and $2.40 to the General Assembly and [...]
Expanding Your Ministry Toolbox: Get Better at Dealing with Difficult People
Get Better at Dealing with Difficult People, an Expanding Your Ministry Toolbox course, will be held from 9 AM to noon Saturday, January 18 on Zoom. The cost per person is $20. The registration deadline is Friday, January 10. To register online and pay with a credit card, use the [...]