The latest revision is identifiable by the date "July 2023" and "Release 3.0" on the cover and copyright pages. The handbook provides moderators, presbytery staff, and applicants with an overview of the process and resources, its intentions and goals.
Councils of the church exist to help congregations and the church as a whole to be more faithful participants in the mission of Christ. The particular responsibility of the councils of the church is to nurture, guide, and govern those who witness as part of the PC(USA), to the end that such witness strengthens the whole church and gives glory to God (G-3.0101).
This document is intended to assist presbyteries and synods of all types and sizes in establishing personnel policies and processes, for the following two reasons:
Es la política de la Asamblea General de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE.UU.) y de todas las entidades que conforman la Asamblea General que todos los miembros de la iglesia, los oficiales de la iglesia, los empleados que no son miembros y los contratistas, y los voluntarios de las congregaciones, los concilios y otras entidades de la iglesia deben mantener el mayor sentido de integridad, seguridad, apoyo y cuidado al involucrarse en interacciones con la niñez, la juventud y las personas adultas vulnerables.
It is the policy of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and all entities of the General Assembly that all church members, church officers, nonmember employees and/or contractors, and volunteers of congregations, councils, and entities of the church are to maintain the strongest sense of integrity, safety, nurturing, and care involving all interactions with children, youth, and vulnerable adults. This policy applies to all General Assembly entity sponsored activities that involve children, youth, and vulnerable adults. (Updated May 2021)
Es política de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE.UU.) (en adelante IP) que toda la membresía de la iglesia, la oficialidad de la iglesia, las personas empleadas no miembros y el voluntariado de congregaciones, cuerpos gobernantes y entidades de la iglesia deben mantener la integridad de la relación ministerial, laboral y profesional en todo momento. Las personas que participan en conducta sexual inapropiada violan los principios establecidos en las Escrituras y también de la relación ministerial, pastoral, laboral y profesional. Nunca es permisible o aceptable que una persona miembro de la iglesia, oficial, empleado/a o persona voluntaria se involucre en conducta sexual inapropiada.
This series of six antiracism study guides is appropriate for an hour-long conversation among adults or teens. They provide a pedagogical tool for empowering church communities to have important conversations about race and racism in relation to Christian faith. The study guides are based on topics and concepts covered in the church-wide antiracism policy “Facing Racism: A Vision of the Intercultural Community." The topics of the six guides are: Biblical Imperatives to Antiracism, Envisioning a New Way of Life Together, PC(USA) and Racial Reconciliation, Racism 101, Enduring Legacy of Racism in the U.S., and Responding as a Community …
In addition to the Organization for Mission, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board also has a specific manual of administrative operations that governs its work. The PMAB Manual of Operations shall be in compliance with the Book of Order, the General Assembly Deliverance's, the Organization for Mission, and the Standing Rules of the General Assembly.
It is the policy of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (hereinafter referred to as PC(USA))that all church members, church officers, non-member employees, and volunteers of congregations, governing bodies, and entities of the church are to maintain the integrity of the ministerial, employment, and professional relationship at all times. Updated October 2013.