COM LIAISON RESOURCES

COM LIAISON RESOURCES





COM Framework Ministry Model 2025   
COM Church Liaisons Listed by Cluster
Liaison’s Initial Contact with Church and Suggested Questions for Sessions  
Checklist for Session Minutes
(great resource to make sure Sessions have completed annual tasks)
Guidelines for Moderators Appointed by COM  
Cluster Leader Report Form 
Liaison’s Checklist for PNCs and APNCs
(updated November 2025) 
New Video Series for Pastor Nominating Committees (From CLC):   
 
https://pcusa.org/resource/clc-training-series-pncs

Questions for Churches to Discern Their Identity (Resource for Mission Studies)
Financial Feasibility Checklist for Calling Churches
 
SafeHiring Solutions Authorization Form (Background Checks)
Cluster Transfer Procedures 

Transfers Interview Check List (updated August 2022) 
New Minister Information Form
Ordination/Installation Commission Request Form and Guidelines (updated September 2023) 
Ordination Commission Request Form and Guidelines for Validated Ministries
(updated September 2023)

Guidelines for Professional Development Expenses
Exit Interview
(for Session and Pastor) 
Former Pastor Policy and Covenant of Closure  (August 2025)  
Formula of Agreement – Orderly Exchange (Denominations in Full Communion with PCUSA) 

New Ministers’ Information:
Who’s Who in the Presbytery – 2026 Presbytery Leaders 
Presbytery Resources – Quick Contact Info 
Resources from the 6 Agencies of the PC(USA) for Congregations 
Board of Pensions Benefits Information

Board of Pensions Minister’s Choice Plan
     Who’s eligible?
     *Any minister who is not an installed pastor.
     *Must be employed at least 20 hours per week.
     *Installed pastors must be enrolled for Pastor’s Participation, and employers may choose to enroll any minister who works at least 20 hours per week for Pastor’s Participation.