The Presbytery of East Tennessee

happiness

what *is* happiness?

winning the big game

rescuing a kitten

Having A New
administrative manual

The Administrative Manual

The New Manual

• Smaller, more aerodynamic.
• flexible and Permissive.
• works with the (new) form of government.

responsibilities

REsponsibilities of the presbytery

• provide that the Word of God may be truly preached and heard.

REsponsibilities of the presbytery

• provide that the sacraments be rightly administered and received.

REsponsibilities of the presbytery

• Nurture the covenant community of disciples of Christ.

REsponsibilities of the presbytery

• maintain regular and continuing relationships with higher councils: synod and General assembly.

REsponsibilities of the presbytery

• coordinate, guide, encourage, support, and resource the work of our member congregations for the most effective witness to the broader community.

4 Meetings:

February * May
August * November

committees

Standing committees

• No more than 2 people from same congregation.
• ministers = elders (as possible).
• term = 3 years, rotating.
• quorum = majority.
• can meet electronically if agreed.

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Available now! at www.presbyteryeasttn.org

• full-page format
• pocket-size
• kindle version

The end of the Administrative Manual

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