Clergy Care & Development

Members

Co-Chair
Sharon Hann
(Chili, First)

Carole Missel
(Brighton)

Alfreda Morse
(Medina)

Joyce Palmer
(Parkminster)

Rev. Pat Youngdahl
(DUPC)

Rev. Bill Hockey
(Attica)

Co-Chair
Rev. Louise Josephson
(John Calvin)

Acting Co-Presbyter for Transition
Rev. Lynn Nelson

Membership: 9

The Clergy Care and Development Committee shall:

Provide opportunities for clergy and commissioned lay pastors to further their spiritual and professional development.
Identify and promote pastoral care opportunities to clergy and lay pastors, their families and survivors.
Sponsor events to stimulate theological reflection and dialogue for clergy and lay pastors.
Identify opportunities for continuing education and sabbaticals and provide resources to enable pastors to use them effectively.
Advocate for and work with members of the Benefits Plan regarding Board of Pensions and benefits issues, salary concerns, and other matters regarding personnel issues.
Promote clergy wellbeing by providing arenas for fellowship, mutual support, and creative interaction among clergy and lay pastors.
Celebrate and encourage clergy in specialized ministries.
Implement a plan for assimilation of new clergy and lay pastors into the life of the Presbytery.