Certified Ruling Elder (CRE) Policy
Certified Ruling Elder Policy (CRE) Adopted April 17, 2007, amended March 23, 2017,and updated November 8, 2017

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. Monthly contact is encouraged for students and quarterly contact is encouraged for Commissioned Ruling Elders.

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
To: Sessions and Congregations of Scioto Valley Presbytery (PSV) From: The PSV Coordinating Team 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.

Pastoral Search Process with the Pastoral Search Flow Chart
Searching for a Pastor in the Presbytery of Scioto Valley; Phase 1 -Saying Goodbye; Phase 2 - What's Next? , Phase 3 - The Search Begins!' Phase 4 - A Warm Welcome.

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 – 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 – 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

Sexual Misconduct Policy
approved November 27, 2018