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Music in the Church, A Theological Statement (coming soon)

Creating a Job Description (coming soon)

The Search Process (coming soon)

A Letter of Call to Ministry (coming soon)

Compensation Guideline

  PAM Salary Guidelines
From the booklet; Guidelines for the Employment of Church Musicians in Presbyterian Churches

Employment Contracts

  PAM contract
    From the booklet; Guidelines for the Employment of Church Musicians in Presbyterian Churches

  American Guild of Organists (AGO) Model Contract

Performance Review of the Church Musician and of the Church

      1) Evaluation Form for Church Musicians
      2) Coaching Team Policy
      3) Termination


Standards of Ethical Conduct in the PC(USA)


      1) Life Together in the Community of Faith
      2) A Study Guide for the Committees on Preparation for Ministry (PDF)
      3) A Study Guide for Christian Education Committees (Local Church, Presbytery) (PDF)

Human Resources National Office Employee Handbook This extensive handbook provides some fine models that local congregations might utilize in their employment practices.

Dispute Resolution (coming soon)

Guidelines for a Session Personnel Committee

So You Are a Lay Employee in the PC(USA)
      You must call or fax to order this resource; (888) 728-7228 x8550 or Fax: (502) 569-8748

Legal Resource Manual for the PC(USA)
     a. Copyright, taping worship, anthems etc.
     b. Employment in the PCUSA
            Federal Laws Coverage
            Posting Requirements
            Military Service and the Call of Presbyterian Ministers
            Potential Problems in Hiring and Firing Employees
            Interviewing
            Lay Persons
            Examples of Prohibited Questions
            Examples of Permitted Inquiries (Job Related)
            Background Checks in General
            Background Checks for Ministers
            Job Descriptions and Performance Management
            Terminations
            Advantages and Disadvantages of Personnel Policies
            Common Personnel Policies
            Anti-Harassment Policy
            Personnel Records
                        Access to Personnel Records and Confidentiality
                        Record Retention
                        Subpoena of Personnel Records
                        Employee Privacy
                        Privacy Issues Concerning HIV/AIDS
            Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
            Board of Pensions Publications

Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour in the PC(USA)
      Not available on line, but can be ordered from the PAM office. $12.00 plus shipping

A Theology of Vocation (PDF)


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