Pulpit supply is an arrangement where a pastoral leader temporarily fills a church's pulpit to lead worship when the regular pastor is away, ill, or during a pastoral vacancy. The Congregational Relations Commission has been empowered by the presbytery to provide a process for identifying, screening, approving and maintaining a pulpit supply list of qualified individuals to all congregations of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley.
For Congregations
Member congregations are encouraged to utilize PGV’s Pulpit Supply List when filling pulpit vacancies. If you are unable to access this list, contact the communications coordinator at communications@pbygenval.org.
For Pastoral Leaders
If you are a pastoral leader who would like to be included on the pulpit supply list, complete and submit the Pulpit Supply List Request Form. Questions regarding eligibility for the pulpit supply list should be sent to the Congregational Relations Commission at crc@pbygenval.org.
FAQs
Is a congregation required to use the pulpit supply list?
Sessions may invite others to preach, speak or lead worship services, occasionally, with approval of the Moderator.
What is the compensation for a pulpit supply pastor?
Compensation is $150 per service or $200 for two services in a single day, plus the IRS current business mileage rate (if over 30 miles).
What if a congregation needs to cancel?
A $50 cancellation fee will be paid if a congregation cancels with fewer than 7 days notice for time invested in preparing for a service.
Who is eligible to be included on the pulpit supply list?
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Minister members and Commissioned Ruling Elders/Commissioned Pastors of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley
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Inquirers/Candidates under care of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley
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Minister members of another presbytery
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Ministers of a Full-Communion denomination
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Ministers in another domination