General Information The committee on ministry provides the following list of pulpit supplies to assist sessions in finding preachers to fill pulpits on an occasional basis. If the pulpit is vacant (i.e. if the church does not have a pastor), the committee on ministry will assist the session in making appropriate arrangements for temporary pastoral services. Persons on this list should not be considered as candidates for temporary pastoral positions. Compensation for Pulpit Supplies The the following: presbytery’s current policy regarding compensation requires Minimum honorarium of $75.00 for one service, $100.00 for two services Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate is standard) Overnight accommodations and meals, when necessary Churches may offer more than minimum compensation; and some preachers may request more than the minimum honorarium. If a church is unable to meet the minimum compensation requirements for pulpit supplies, the session may ask the committee on ministry to assist them in securing occasional supplies. Arranging for a Pulpit Supply When extending an invitation to fill the pulpit, please be clear about the service requested (i.e. preaching, sacraments, etc.), the time of the service(s), and the financial compensation. Comments The committee on ministry appreciates comments and suggestions regarding this list of occasional supplies. Please direct comments to the moderator of the committee on ministry, the Rev. John Helgeson (revhelgeson@yahoo.com).
General Information The committee on ministry provides the following list of pulpit supplies to assist sessions in finding preachers to fill pulpits on an occasional basis. If the pulpit is vacant (i.e. if the church does not have a pastor), the committee on ministry will assist the session in making appropriate arrangements for temporary pastoral services. Persons on this list should not be considered as candidates for temporary pastoral positions. Compensation for Pulpit Supplies The presbytery’s current policy regarding compensation requires the following: Minimum honorarium of $75.00 for one service, $100.00 for two services Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate is standard) Overnight accommodations and meals, when necessary Churches may offer more than minimum compensation; and some preachers may request more than the minimum honorarium. If a church is unable to meet the minimum compensation requirements for pulpit supplies, the session may ask the committee on ministry to assist them in securing occasional supplies. Arranging for a Pulpit Supply When extending an invitation to fill the pulpit, please be clear about the service requested (i.e. preaching, sacraments, etc.), the time of the service(s), and the financial compensation. Comments The committee on ministry appreciates comments and suggestions regarding this list of occasional supplies. Please direct comments to the moderator of the committee on ministry, the Rev. John Helgeson (revhelgeson@yahoo.com).
Pulpit-Supply-List-July-11-2017.docx