Role of the Committee on Ministry

Companion Program of Savannah Presbytery

 

Confidentiality.  The Committee on Ministry members shall exercise appropriate confidentiality in all their work.

 

Role of the Committee on Ministry Members

Committee on Ministry members shall pray regularly for the ministers and churches of the presbytery.  Each member shall be a companion in ministry to churches.  Committee on Ministry members shall be knowledgeable about Committee on Ministry duties as defined by the Book of Order, the General Assembly Committee on Ministry Handbook, the Savannah Presbytery Manual of Administrative Operations, and the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Ministry of Savannah Presbytery.

 

Role of Companions in Ministry - Mission and Responsibilities. 

The term “Companion” comes from the Old French and Latin com panis, “bread with.”  As Jesus shared bread with his disciples, the companion eats “the bread of life” with parish pastors, commissioned lay pastors, certified Christian educators, sessions, and congregations. 

 

Each Committee on Ministry member shall become a companion in ministry and shall establish a three-part relationship with each session and congregation of presbytery through a one-on-one involvement:

·        through a visit, at least annually, with each parish pastor and/or commissioned lay pastor serving a church in the presbytery, to include the spouse whenever possible.

·        through a visit, at least annually, with each session.

·        through a visit, at least annually, with each congregation (worship, fellowship, etc.).

 

The companion shall respond to and guide sessions, congregations, and pastors as special needs arise.