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Appendix E-17 Amendments 2002

 

Four Strands of Ministry

2.8) That assembly recognise four strands of ministry of word, sacrament and pastoral care within the Presbyterian church - these being:

a. National Ordained Ministry (NOM) - nationally recognised through national assessment and training and confirmed through a call to a particular ministry charge.

b. Local Ordained Ministry (LOM) - recognised through a careful process of discernment at congregation and presbytery level and confirmed through ordination and induction.

c. Local Ministry Team (LMT) - A team of people inducted to fulfil the tasks of ministry, recognised through a careful process of discernment at congregation and presbytery level and confirmed through presbytery commissioning as a team ministry. Within such a team individuals may be recognised by presbytery for training and ordination to a ministry of word and sacrament. These people would not be commissioned apart from a team.

d. Amorangi ministry - self-supporting ministry in Te Aka Puaho, as outlined in the BoO, Appendix E-29 B

4.2) Lay Supply

4.2.1) For a period not exceeding three months, a congregation is authorised to appoint a person to act as lay supply ('lay supply') who shall conduct worship and undertake pastoral responsibilities.

4.2.2) The lay supply may not administer the sacraments of baptism or communion, unless, in the case of communion, that person is specifically authorised to do so under the relevant regulations.

4.2.3) The Board of Nominations shall continue to function in all respects; the interim-Moderator shall moderate the session/parish council and either conduct, or arrange for an ordained minister to conduct such communion and baptism services as may be required.

4.2.4) The remuneration or allowances to be paid to the lay supply shall be subject to the approval of the presbytery.

4.2.5) For terms exceeding three months, the identity of the lay supply, and any agreement or terms of appointment shall be subject to the approval of the presbytery before any supply arrangements shall be entered into. Presbytery shall not normally approve lay supply for longer than six months. Where a congregation is seeking longer Presbytery will work with the congregation to explore appropriate local ministry options.

4.2.6) In case of lay supply, termination of appointment shall be by one month's notice by either party.