Resources
Important References
Palo Duro Presbytery’s Manual of Operations (Approved 09.26.25)
2026 Palo Duro Presbytery Directory (09.01.26 update)
Committee Manuals
- Committee on Ministry Manual (Approved 03.11.26)
- Preparation Ministry Manual (Updated 02.13.25)
Committee Manuals
- Committee on Ministry Manual (Approved 03.11.26)
- Preparation Ministry Manual (Updated 02.13.25)
Policies
- Anti-Discrimination Anti-Harassment Policy (Approved 09.26.25)
- Background Check Policy (Approved 09.26.25)
- Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult 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)
- Standards for Ethical Conduct (Approved 10.15.11)
Record Keeping Guidelines
Resources for Churches with Empty Pulpits
- Pulpit Supply List as of 03-25-26 (password protected)
- 13 Ideas to Temporarily Fill Empty Pulpits
- Biblical and Confessional Resources for Worship
- Weekly Liturgy Archives from The Presbyterian Outlook
- Samples of Orders of Worship (various sources and formats)
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
2027 Minimum Terms of Call Documentation (Approved 09.25.26)
Covenant Agreement for Commissioned Pastor SAMPLE FORM
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 Palo Duro Presbytery)
Sexual Misconduct Policy Talking Points
Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures (Approved 09.26.25)
Applications & Forms
Applications & Registration Links
- 2026 Ministry Support Grant Application (Open until 12.07.26)
- 2027 APCE Annual Event Scholarship Application (Open until 11.06.26)
- 2026 WAPR’D Retreat Registration (Open until 02.13.25)
- 2026 Celebration Scholarship Application (Open until 03.16.26)
Forms
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- 2026 Mission Contributions Form
- Background Check Permission Form
- Disbursement Voucher (Updated 08.11.26)
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