Blackhawk Presbytery
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Supporting Thriving Faith Communities in Northern Illinois
Blackhawk Presbytery
1922 N. IL Rte. 2
P.O. Box 476
Oregon, IL 61061
815.732.6111
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Commission on MinistryResponsibilities: COM serves as pastor and counselor to the ministers of the presbytery, facilitates relations between congregations, ministers, and the presbytery, assists congregations during pastoral transitions, and settles difficulties on behalf of the presbytery when possible and expedient. Each commission member is assigned specific churches for which he/she is liaison.
Composition: Twenty-seven members composed of a balanced representation of ministers and elders.
Contact:
Fulton Presbyterian Church, Fulton
815.589.3580
Rev. David Terrinoni, Vice Moderator
Crow Meadow Presbyterian Church, La Rose
334.354.5904
Pastor Claire Brennecka, Area 1 moderator
First Presbyterian Church, Harvard
815.943.4474
Rev. Gary Panetta, Area 2 moderator
First Presbyterian Church, Savanna
815.273.2783
Rev. Angela McClane, Area 3 moderator
First Presbyterian Church, Princeton
Rev. Roy Backus, Area 4 moderator
First Presbyterian Church, Morris
815.942.1871
Blackhawk Presbytery Resources:
* BOUNDARY TRAINING POLICY: Boundary training is required for all people in pastoral ministry and shall be taken at the earliest opportunity when one first enters the Presbytery. Renewal of that training shall be required every three years. Contact the COM Moderator or Presbytery office to learn of training opportunities.
* Blackhawk Presbytery has established a Fund for Ordination Scholarships for persons in the candidacy phase. This Fund also offers Education Debt Relief for pastors called into Blackhawk Presbytery. See the details and application.
* ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONS FOR ORDINATION OR INSTALLATION:
Presbytery requirements state the AC must have at least six members, evenly divided between teaching elders and ruling elders, each from a different church and at least one ecumenical member. After the minimum is met, additional people may be asked to participate.
* REVISED Nov. 2020: Blackhawk Presbytery Pastoral Call Form - Without Manse (pdf)
* Triennial Visit resources:
Denominational Resources:
* A GUIDE TO STRUCTURING MINISTERS’ TERMS OF CALL - "Living By the Gospel"
* Advisory Handbook for Ministry Committees/Commissions (2011/2013)
* Understanding Effective Salary (Board of Pensions)
* Church Leadership Connection (link to website)
Link to Website where Videos and other documents may be found
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