Organization and Committees of Presbytery of Boston
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Moderator |
Alison Moore (M-2013) |
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Vice Moderator |
Thatcher Freeborn (E-2013) |
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Immediate Past Moderator |
Arnold Rots (E-2013) |
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Stated Clerk |
Catherine MacDonald (M-2013) |
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Recording Clerk |
Gisela Rots (E-2013) |
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Treasurer |
Andrew Parmelee (M-2015) |
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Trustees manage the assets and properties of The Presbytery of Boston.
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Committee on Ministry deals with the relationships of pastors and churches, oversees specialized ministers. Judy Andrews (E), Chair |
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Committee on Preparation for Ministry inquirers and candidates for ministry are guided by this Committee. Jennifer Wegter-McNelly (M), Chair; Betty Rots, Administrative Clerk |
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Committee on Representation This committee advises the presbytery concerning its implementation of the principles of inclusiveness. Preston Williams (M), Chair |
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Nominating Committee Nominates persons to fill all presbytery offices, commissioners and vacancies on presbytery committees (except itself), the Council, and the permanent judicial commission. Rod MacDonald (M), Chair |
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Committee on Congregation Support and Development surveys congregations as to strengths and needs, provides resources and training in areas of worship, Christian education, mission, evangelism and outreach, nurture, administration, strategic planning, stewardship and leadership development; aids congregations in redevelopment process. Co-Chairs: TJ DeMarco (M) & Elizabeth Wieman (M) |
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Committee on Education for Mission invites, reviews and evaluates proposals for mission; recommends allocation of presbytery’s mission funds; provides leadership for Presbytery wide programs in Christian Education, campus ministry, peace and justice, youth events. Chip Stapleton (M), Chair |
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Personnel administers Presbyter’s personnel policies, performing annual reviews of all staff as well as compensation review. Sharon Wright (E), Chair |
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Committee on Stewardship and Budget develops a long range funding plan for presbytery, recommends and submits budget to Council; develops a stewardship plan within presbytery. Chair - TBD
Terms for various committees and positions are typically 3 years. The year noted for the person serving indicates they have been elected to that position until the first Presbytery meeting of that year. Nominating Committee elects Committee Chairs after the current Chairperson's term ends. Nominating Committee members are nominated by Presbytery Council. |
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