Resources
Important References
Palo Duro Presbytery’s Manual of Operations (Approved 09.26.25)
2025 Palo Duro Presbytery Directory (Updated 07.30.25)
Committee Manuals
- Committee on Ministry Manual (Approved 04.27.24)
- Preparation Ministry Manual (Updated 02.13.25)
Policies
- Anti-Discrimination Anti-Harassment Policy (Approved 09.26.25)
- Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Policy (Approved 09.26.25)
- Criminal Background Check Policy (Approved 09.26.25)
- Human Resources Policy (Approved 09.26.25)
- Ministerial Guidelines for Leaving a Congregation (Approved 09.26.25)
- Parental and Family Leave Recommendations (Approved 09.26.25)
- Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy and Procedures (Approved 09.26.25)
Record Keeping Guidelines
Resources for Churches with Empty Pulpits
Changes in PC(USA) Special Offerings (Effective 01.01.26)
Technology Resources
Virtual Worship Recommendations
Zoom Instructions
- PDP’s Step-by-Step instructions for using Zoom (Document)
- Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Zoom (YouTube video)
Stated Meeting Packets
Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Commissioned Pastors
Preparation Ministry Forms
Pastor Search Checklist & Documents (Updated 03.04.25)
- CLC Training Series for PNCs
- Call Process Checklist
- Matching Flowchart
- CLC Glossary of Terms and New Processes
- A Complete Guide to Creating an MPD
- MDP vs MIF Narrative Questions
- Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP) blank form
- Personal Discernment Profile (PDP) blank form
- Church Leadership Connection Resources Website
ORDINATION / INSTALLATION / COMMISSIONING
2026 Minimum Terms of Call Documentation (Approved 09.27.25)
New Mental Well-Being and EAP Services (Effective January 1, 2025)
Background Checks & Safe Gatherings
Criminal Background Check Policy (Approved 09.26.25)
Background Check Permission Form (Pre-Employment and Volunteer)
Volunteer Information Form (Event Leaders/Volunteers in Youth Ministry)
(Send requests to Rev. Scott Campbell, Executive Presbyter)
Sexual Misconduct Policy Talking Points
Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures (Approved 09.26.25)
Applications & Forms
Applications & Registration Links
- 2025 Celebration Scholarship Application
- 2025 Ministry Support Grant Application (Open until 12.08.25)
- 2026 APCE Annual Event Scholarship Application (Open until 11.15.25)
- 2026 WAPR’D Retreat Registration (Open until 02.13.25)
Forms
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- 2026 Mission Contributions Form
- Background Check Permission Form
- Disbursement Voucher (Updated 03.10.25)
Shared How-To Videos for Churches
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