Nomination for Presbytery Chairperson Task Profile: Chairperson of Presbytery The responsibilities of the Presbytery include the pastoral and administrative oversight of the life and mission of the Church within its bounds, the stimulation and encouragement of congregations, and a variety of tasks set out in Regulation 3.1.3. Each Presbytery is to appoint a chairperson, whose responsibilities are generally described in Regulation 3.6.2: 3.6.2(c) The duties of the chairperson shall be to constitute, preside over and generally direct the business of the meetings of the Presbytery, to exercise pastoral oversight and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed. The role of the Chairperson may be further described as follows: The Chairperson is entrusted with a leadership role. He/she will guide and lead the Presbytery, will act as a pastor to the members and congregations of the Presbytery, and will generally look to how he/she can point the church to Christ, help her remain true to the ancient faith of the Church and encourage her to be faithful on her worship, service and witness. In addition, the Chairperson is quite explicitly given a pastoral role within the life of the Presbytery. How this is exercised will vary from chairperson to chairperson, although it is understood that this role is exercised co-operatively with the Presbytery Ministers. The Chairperson is responsible for arranging services of ordination and induction. He/she will also arrange Presbytery worship times. An important function of the Chairperson is to preside over meetings of the Presbytery in Council. It is important to remember that in this capacity the Chairperson must take the meeting through its business agenda as expeditiously as possible but with care and sensitivity. Specific duties, some of which are mentioned already in the above material, include: To share with the Presbytery Ministers in the exercise of pastoral oversight of congregations and members; To preside over meetings of the Presbytery and the Presbytery Standing Committee; To arrange and preside at services of ordination and induction; With the Presbytery Ministers, to arrange for services of worship for the Presbytery; To be an ex officio member of the Pastoral Relations Committee; To attend, when appropriate, and have the right to speak at meetings of any Presbytery committee; and To represent the Presbytery as required in various church and other forums. I have read and understood the above * Yes Please click the button below to proceed.