The self-disclose form is used for Member in Discernment candidates and for authorized ministers who are transferring their ministerial standing into an association of the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference and do […]
United Church of Christ Equipping the Journey resources
The United Church of Christ has released a booklet entitled “Equipping the Journey: Resources for Mission and Ministry in the Local Church and Beyond.” This includes a list of all […]
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UCC Ministerial Code
All persons with ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ are expected to abide by the UCC Ministerial Code. This document is the professional behavior standard, to which authorized […]
Marks of Faithful and Effective Authorized Ministers
The Marks of Faithful and Effective Authorized Ministers is a tool for discernment and assessment, created especially for use by Members in Discernment, Committees on Ministry, and authorized ministers. The […]
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Possible steps toward shared ministry among UCC congregations
Possible Steps toward Shared Ministry among UCC congregations The following process details the steps for the structure of a shared ministry. This is not a process for yoking or merging. […]
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Secrets of Church Revitalization
This article by Ron Edmondson is recommended by the PSEC Office. 5 Secrets of Church Revitalization I’ve written frequently about church revitalization. As one who has planted a couple of […]
Protecting Houses of Worship
Unfortunately, protecting houses of worship is a relevant and important topic in today’s world, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or detract from your ministries. Look over these resources […]
Pastoral Relations Committee
“The Pastoral Relations Committee” contains suggestions of policies, principles, and procedures which may enhance the work of the Pastoral Relations Committee. If your church does not have a Pastoral Relations […]
PSEC Boundary Training Policy
The Pennsylvania Southeast Conference’s Church and Ministry Council passed a new plan for Boundary Training beginning in 2018. In order to address concerns that the traditional Boundary Awareness Training course […]
Leadership Project
First United Church of Christ in Royersford, using a New Ministries Grant from the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference, developed a training program to strengthen volunteer leaders in churches. The objective was […]
