BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Each entry below contains a link to the most current NWC Presbytery policies, procedures, and resources.

NWC Presbytery Bylaws (English)
NWC Presbytery Bylaws (Korean)

Executive Board (EB) Policies & Procedures:

Conflict of interest & Disclosure Policy Harassment Policy & Procedures English Korean Anti-Racism Policy English Korean
Investment Policy
Staff Personnel Policies
Presbytery Meeting Host Church Checklist
Sample Work from Home Agreement
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy Package, which contains:

NWCP Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy and its Procedures
NWCP Child, Youth and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy
PCUSA - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy and Its Procedures
PCUSA - Standards of Ethical Conduct

Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training Requirements; 연례 필수 비행 예방 훈련 Misconduct Prevention Training Requirement 2024
SAFECONDUCT™ WORKBENCH Resources from the Insurance Board

Commission on Ministry (COM) Policies & Procedures:

Annual Review of Ministry Outside the Congregation
Church Liaison Responsibilities
Delegated Powers

Dissolution Guidance:

Dissolution of Installed Pastoral Relationships
Separation Ethics When Dissolving a Call
Creating a Dissolution & Severance Agreement

Former Pastor Relationship Policy
Moderating a Congregational Meeting to Elect a Pastor or Associate Pastor

Ordination-Installation Outlines & Worship Guide/Bulletin Samples:

Ordination Outline - Book of Occasional Services
Installation Outline - Book of Occasional Services


Paid Family Medical Leave
Pulpit Supply Guidelines & FAQs (email Kim for a current list)
Terms of Call, Minimum Terms, Pastoral Call Form
Visitation Resources:

Visitation Report Format (Word) (PDF)
Visitation Sample Letter (Word) (PDF)
Visitation Session Procedure
Visitation with Clergy-Commissioned Pastors

Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Resources:
Sample Interview and Reference Questions