Leadership in Ministry Team-Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy

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Rev. Susan Niesen
is the
Associate Executive for
Leadership in Ministry
Phone Susan at
314.772.2395 x114

Susan's Administrative Assistant is
Judy Pickett
Phone Judy at
314.772.2395 x112

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Leadership in Ministry Team

Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT: The Leadership in Ministry Team, open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, in partnership with the Committee on Ministry and the Committee on Preparation for Ministry, will identify, equip and support leaders in the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy. We seek to foster a climate of mutual support. Our goal is to have healthy, faithful and effective leaders and healthy, faithful and vital congregations.

Staff

Susan Niesen

The Leadership in Ministry Team is composed of nine members
under the leadership of Rev. Susan Niesen, Associate Executive
for Leadership in Ministry.
Phone Susan at 314.772.2395 x114

Susan's Administrative Assistant is
Judy Pickett
Phone Judy at
314.772.2395 x112

Team Members

The members of the Leadership Team are:
Rev. Dieter Heinzl, Ladue Chapel, Class of 2007
Elder Dee McCarty, First United, Belleville, Class of 2007

Elder Jane Smith, Second, Class of 2007
Rev. Chris James, New Hope, Class of 2008, Moderator
Rev. Gary Myers, Dardenne, Class of 2008

Elder James Sinclair, First, Alton , Class of 2008

Elder Charles Lowe,

Westminster, Class of 2009

Elder Lula Thompson, Third, Class of 2009

Rev. Lori Schafer, First, Brighton, Class of 2009

Leadership Resources

Pulpit Supply

The updated list of preachers available for pulpit supply is here in PDF format.
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Ethical Standards

The 210th General Assembly (1998) approved the Standards of Ethical Conduct for use by General Assembly entities and commended the standards to congregations, presbyteries, and synods as a model for study, approval and use.

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Useful Forms

Formula of Agreement: The Orderly Exchange of Ministers principles, policies and procedures for ordained ministers of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), United Church of Christ, and Reformed Church in America.

Guidelines for the Employment of Ministers from Other Denominations

Board of Pensions

Remember to report all changes in employing organization, scheduled hours per week, employment classification, salary or Benefits Plan participation within 31 days of the event using this form.

And, report a change of addres to the Board of Pensions using the change of address form.

Effective salary is an important part of the Benefits Plan for employing organizations who pay dues and members who receive benefits. Download the brochure Understanding Effective Salary for important information.

Get the Guide to Your Healthcare Benefits for up-to-date information on your healthcare benefits through the Board of Pensions.

The Benefits Administration Handbook is an essential guide for Church Treasurers, Clerks of Sessions, and Business Administrators.

Get the 2007 Dues Schedule.

If you're confused about Social Security and SECA download the Social Security Basics for Ministers and Churches brochure for answers to your questions.

And, when the time comes, you'll want the Directions for Retiring,

Don't find the form you need here? The Forms page of the Board of Pensions site contains all their forms and the Publications page contatins a ton of information about the Board's programs and benefits.