Vitality In Ministry:
Vitality in Ministry is responsible for the health of ministry in the presbytery, attending to the well-being of congregations and their faithfulness in responding to God’s call to them, as well as the nurture, oversight and professional development of Ministers of the Word and Sacrament and Commissioned Ruling Elders. We provide resources of skill development, accountability, conflict management and pastoral supply for ministers and elders seeking to lead their congregations faithfully in the fulfillment of their mission in their community.
The chair, Alice Sundquist, can be reached at
Congregational Vitality
The Congregational Vitality Subcommittee works to ensure the vitality of congregations within the Presbytery by providing support to the life, mission and ministry of the church. We help find resources either of people or small grants to enhance a church’s mission; find answers to questions; act as liaison between the church and Presbytery staff; walk with churches through the process of calling a new pastor; and provide training to church leadership. We strive to be in communication with pastors and church leaders to help solve problems, understand their mission goals, and help celebrate successes and important church milestones.
The chair, Sharyl Stevens, can be reached at
Pastoral Vitality
The Pastoral Vitality Subcommittee of the Vitality in Ministry Committee works to ensure the vitality of congregations and other ministries within the presbytery by providing oversight and vocational support for Minsters of Word and Sacrament. We regularly pray for the ministers in the presbytery. We examine ministers seeking membership in the presbytery and approve and provide funding for sabbaticals, retreats, coaching, counseling and professional assessments. We also approve validated ministries and retirement requests.
The chair, Luzanne Martin, can be reached at
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