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Temporary Pastoral Supply AgreementPage 1 of 3 Temporary Pastoral Supply Agreement The following agreement between the in Acme, Florida, and (Name of Church) is for the purpose of providing temporary pastoral (Pastor) services to the church. The pastor mentioned above will be designated as the stated supply/interi m pastor of the church. The Temporary Supply Pastor: (mark choices) will become a member of Central Florida Presbytery is a member of Central Florida Presbytery will serve as Moderator of the Session will not serve as Moderator of the Session will serve as Head of Staff will not serve as Head of Staff will assist the Presbytery consultant in the conduct of the mission study If so, in what way? _____________________________________________ will not assist in preparation of the Church Information Form In addition, the temporary supply pastor will be responsible for providing pastoral duties as indicated on the attached position description (which shall include provision for evaluation). Activities (mark choices) Lead worship Sundays per month Provide for a leader of worship on Sundays not present Call on sick and shut-ins as time permits Officiate at weddings and funerals as requested Plan and moderate Session and Congregational meetings Work with boards and committees to assist them in carrying out their assigned tasks Train newly elected officers in conjunction with staff and selected members Perform other administrative duties as requested (i.e., work with church secretary in preparing bulletins, newsletters, etc., general oversight of church facilities, and represent the church in dealing with outside organizations) Note: Duties as spelled out should be consistent with the full or part-time status of the candidate. Goals for this ministry shall be:  Maintenance of a healthy congregational life  Continuity of leadership  Development of short-range goals as specified Temporary Pastoral Supply AgreementPage 2 of 3 Preparation of the congregation for the arrival of the new pastor During the length of the agreement, the pastor will be accountable to the Presbytery through the Committee on Ministry. At the end of the agreement, the church agrees to provide a performance review. The Session understands that the former pastor shall abide by the ministerial ethics of the presbytery concerning contacts with members of the congregation and that any serious concerns in this matter shall be referred to the Presbytery Committee on Ministry. It is understood that the pastor has agreed not to be involved in any way with the Pastor Nominating Committee, except to see that they make adequate reports. Any suggestions the stat ed supply/interim pastor has are to be submitted to the Committee on Ministry. It is understood that the pastor has agreed not to be a candidate for the pastoral office of the church, and in every way will seek to prepare the way for the coming of an installed pastor. This agreement is for a period of months beginning . This agreement may (Number) (Date) be terminated by the Session upon 30 days' written notice. The stated supply/interim pastor may terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice and forfeiture of any payment beyond that for actual services in the 30-day period. This agreement may be extended in month periods. (Number) The stated supply/interim pastor is employed on a full-time basis, serving approximately (Number) hours per week, and will be compensated for interim pastoral services as follows: Base Salary: $ (monthly). Housing Allowance $ . Any statement concerning a manse or any special housing arrangement, etc., shall be included here: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Benefits Plan: % of salary and housing for active ministers. (Number) Auto Expenses $ Moving costs to and from the field: up to $ Vacation: To be earned at the rate of 1 week per quarter and used or accumulated as agreed on. Study Leave: Two weeks pro-rated annually, including financial assistance consistent with the congregation's provision for the last installed Pastor, or according to Presbytery's standards. Any released time provisions for special commitments and any other conditions of service shall be Temporary Pastoral Supply AgreementPage 3 of 3 listed on an attached page. Full salary and allowances shall be paid a full-time, active stated supply/interim pastor as necessary to provide income while the pastor seeks a new call, not to exceed a period of (Number) months from the termination of the contract or the beginning of the stated supply or interim pastor’s next call, whichever comes first. This does not include such vacation and study leave as may be due at the time of termination. Clerk of Session Stated Supply/Interim pastor Date Date