Presbytery Standing Committees

Council of Presbytery: Responsible for regular review and coordination of the functional relationship between the Presbytery’s structure and mission, plans long-range goals and programs, provides for presbytery worship. Meets 2nd Monday 6:45pm in rotation.
Budget Development and Oversight Committee: The Budget Development and Oversight Committee prepares annual budget, recommends per capita, oversees current budget, and maintains three-year income projections. Meets 3rd Monday 3pm @ Presbytery Office.
Clergy Care & Development: Provides opportunities for clergy and CLPs to further their spiritual and professional development and to stimulate theological reflection and dialogue, advocates for and works with members of the Benefits Plan regarding Board of Pensions and benefits issues, and promotes clergy well-being by providing arenas for fellowship, mutual support, and creative interaction. Meets 2nd Wednesday 3pm @ Presbytery Office.
Committee on Ministry: Furthers spiritual and temporal welfare of congregations, ministers, certified Christian educators, and commissioned lay pastors of presbytery. Responsible for churches going through pastoral transitions. 1st Tuesday 9am @ Gates.
Committee on Preparation for Ministry: Assists inquirers, candidates and Elders as they prepare to become Ministers of the Word and Sacraments or as Commissioned Lay Pastors. Meets 1st Wednesday 6:30pm @ CRCDS.
Congregational Development Committee: Assists churches to grow as communities of faith through consultation, and advocacy for congregational redevelopment. Provide financial support to congregations. Meets 1st Thursday 6:30pm @ Parkminster.
Mission & Advocacy: Responsible for global and local mission of justice and peace, oversees support for campus ministries, elder care, support programs of direct service and advocacy. Meets 2nd Thursday 5pm @ Twelve Corners.
Nominating Committee: Nominates members to presbytery standing committees, Council, commissioners to higher governing bodies as well as members to any committees or entities of those higher governing bodies. Meets 1st Tuesday 4:30pm @ Twelve Corners.
Resource & Education Committee: Sponsors training events for church and Presbytery leaders. Supervises operation of the Presbytery’s Resource Center, Presbytery youth ministry, annual review of Session minutes. Meets 3rd Thursday 5pm @ Gates.
Permanent Judicial Commission: Serves as the “law court” for presbytery. Meets as required
Personnel Committee: Oversees presbytery personnel, develops staff position descriptions, develops and reviews personnel policies. Meets 2nd Monday Noon @ Presbytery Office.
Self-Development of People: Evaluates and approves proposals for funding of Self Development of People projects within the Presbytery of Genesee Valley. Meets 1st Tuesday 5pm @ Presbytery Office.
Stewardship Development and Interpretation Committee: At the heart of stewardship ministry is spiritual discipleship and participation in the mission of Christ through the Church. The committee promotes understanding of the mission of the PCUSA and inspires generosity among the presbytery’s members and congregations. Meets 1st Monday, 4pm @ Presbytery Office
Board of Trustees: Responsible for property and investments of presbytery and those held in trust by congregations Meets 1st Thursday 3pm @ Twelve Corners.