See also: Officers, Staff, Committee Chairs, Manual of Organization, Meeting and Event Cancellation Policy
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 6pm 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 2nd Tuesday 3pm @ Presbytery Office.
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, 12:15pm @ Presbytery Office.
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 and candidates as they prepare to become Ministers of the Word and Sacrament. 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.
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 @ Presbytery Office.
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.
Serves as the “law court” for presbytery. Meets as required
Oversees presbytery personnel, develops staff position descriptions, develops and reviews personnel policies. Meets 3rd Monday Noon @ Presbytery Office.
Evaluates and approves proposals for funding of Self Development of People projects within the Presbytery of Genesee Valley. Meets 4th Thursday Noon @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
Three Committees Collaborating (TCC)
Three committees—Congregational Development, Mission & Advocacy, and Resource & Education—are collaborating in the creation of a new grant process.
Responsible for property and investments of presbytery and those held in trust by congregations Meets 1st Thursday 3pm @ Twelve Corners.
