The Nominating Committee works diligently to identify volunteers to staff Presbytery-level committees and commissioners. Do you have an interest in a particular area of service? Do you feel a call to serve on the mid-council level, but aren’t sure where your talents could best be used? Explore the “job descriptions” below to see the many areas of service, what gifts and time commitments are needed, and where you might answer God’s call in Northeast Georgia Presbytery. Then, contact the Nominating Committee to say “yes”!

The Committee on Ministry (COM) provides pastoral care and counseling to the Ministers of the Word and Sacrament and Ruling Elders of the presbytery; facilitates the relations between/among congregations, sessions, Ministers of the Word and Sacrament, and presbytery; settles difficulties on behalf of the presbytery when possible and expedient; and coordinates the work of the presbytery in this area. Learn MORE…

The Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) implements the requirements of the denomination for the preparation of persons called to the ministry; encourages recruitment of persons who sense a call to church vocations; and coordinates the work of the presbytery in this area. Learn MORE…

The Clergy Care Committee supports the clergy of Northeast Georgia Presbytery in their work. Learn MORE…

The Congregational Connections Committee connects congregations so that they might share ministry together.  An important aspect of the PC(USA) denomination is the connectional nature of the Church.  The Committee seeks to make the body of Christ in Northeast Georgia Presbytery healthier and stronger. Learn MORE…

Per the Book of Order, Committee on Representation is responsible to advise, advocate and consult regarding inclusive representation regarding committees, commissions, and representatives of Presbytery. One primary way we fulfill this mandate is to be in partnership with the Nominating Committee as they do their work. Learn MORE…

The Sexual Misconduct Pastoral Response Team responds quickly and objectively to reports of sexual misconduct. The Team works with and is available to the accuser, the accused, the alleged victim, the congregation, and the co-workers of the parties involved. Members will be trained to respond to allegations of sexual misconduct and to recognize and identify the issues involved in sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and child sexual abuse. Learn MORE…

The Permanent Judicial Commission is the judicial arm of the presbytery and functions independently to resolve issues that are disciplinary or remedial. The function and duties of this Commission are listed in the Constitution Part II (G-3.0109 a, D-5.0202). Learn MORE…

The Church Property Commission’s duties are to receive and act upon requests from churches regarding property; and to maintain a record of all properties of the presbytery. Learn MORE…

Synod Commissioners are elected by the Presbytery to represent it at Stated and Special Meetings of the Synod of South Atlantic. Learn MORE…

The Synod Permanent Judicial Commission is the judicial arm of the Synod and functions independently to resolve issues that are disciplinary or remedial. The function and duties of this Commission are listed in the Constitution Part II (G-3.0109 a, D-5.0202). Learn MORE…

The office of Moderator of the Presbytery is held by a Ruling Elder or Minister of the Word and Sacrament, and is a three-year commitment.
Year One: Moderator-In-Nomination
Year Two: Moderator
Year Three: Chair of Coordinating Team Learn MORE…