Certified Ruling Elder (CRE) Policy
Certified Ruling Elder Policy (CRE)

Commissioned Ruling Elders (CRE) Guidelines for Mentors/Supervisors
It is the responsibility of the CRE to contact his/her mentor/supervisor to set up meetings.

Committee for Preparation on Ministry (CPM) Handbook
Committee for Preparation on Ministry (CPM) Handbook

Continuing guidance for congregations in the Pandemic -Urgent Advice Regarding COVID-19 Precautions
Continuing guidance for congregations in the Pandemic -Urgent Advice Regarding COVID-19 Precautions

Coordinating Team Responsibilities
Design for Mission on Ministry

Design for Mission and Ministry
Design for Mission and Ministry

Ministries Initiatives Program
Ministry Initiatives Program is a project of the Presbytery to help churches and commissions of our Presbytery develop and finance imaginative ministry ideas including new church development and community building initiatives.

Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Process for Recommending Temporary Pastor as Pastor
This document establishes the PSV policy for enacting the new provisions related to changes in a temporary pastoral relationship.

Policy – Antiracism Policy
Approved by Presbytery November 16, 2021

Policy – Child Protection 11-28-2017
The members of the Presbytery of Scioto Valley believe that we are called by God to create a safe place for all the children and youth in our care, nurturing, protecting, and empowering them through faith and trust.

Policy – Church Development Fund
Approved at the Feb 20, 2018 Presbytery Meeting

Policy – Healthy Boundaries 11-28-2017
The Presbytery of Scioto Valley seeks to engage church professionals of the Presbytery in understanding, teaching, and maintaining healthy boundaries in their ministries.

Policy – Investment Policy
Approved by Presbytery February 15, 2022

Policy – Leaves for Called Ministers
Leaves for Ministry Policy Approved 05-15-2018

Policy – Ministry Initiatives Fund
Approved at the Feb 20, 2018 Presbytery Meeting

Policy – Operating and Financial Policy Manual of the Presbytery of Scioto Valley
Approved by Presbytery February 15, 2022.

Policy – Presbytery Personnel
Approved at the May 15, 2018 Presbytery Meeting. Revised 8-9-2021.

Policy – Sabbatical Leave Policy
Sabbatical Leave Policy - The purpose of a sabbatical is to enhance and strengthen a minister’s effectiveness by giving them an uninterrupted time to care for their own well-being, and to return to their work with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Approved February 18, 2020

Policy – Validated Ministry
Policy on Validated Ministry Outside of Congregation (approved June 3, 2020)

Policy on Sale of Church Property
Policy on Sale of Church Property Approved 9-18-2018