Winnebago Presbytery Resources
Winnebago Presbytery Policies & Procedures - Otherwise known as the Winnebago Presbytery Handbook
Looking for the Presbytery Annual Checklist and/or the Clerk's Handbook? Check out the
Clerk's Corner.
- Purpose Statement - Approved September 12, 2006
- Standing Rules - Revised June 6, 2024
- Manual of Administrative Operations - Revised November 7, 2024
- PC(USA) Standards of Ethical Conduct - Approved by 210th General Assembly (1998) - References to the Book of Order may be inaccurate
Policies of the Presbytery
- Academic Debt Reduction Policy - Revised June 6, 2024
- Antiracism Policy - Approved November 7, 2024
- Certified Christian Educator Minimum Compensation - Approved September 2013
- Child Protection - Approved September 2009, Reviewed May 2013
- Communications Policy - Approved November 2007, Reviewed May 2013
- Dependent Care During Presbytery Meetings Policy - Revised May 2023
- Disaffiliation Request Policy - Approved February 2012
- Dissolution of Pastoral Relationships Policies and Procedures - Approved February 2024
- Emergency Congregational Loan Policy - Revised February 27, 2025
- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for PNCs - Reviewed September 2023
- Fiscal and Budgetary Policy - Revised September 26, 2024
- Harassment Policy - Approved September 28, 2023
- Inclusive Language - Statement Regarding the Use - Approved April 1986, Reviewed May 2013
- Investment Policy - Approved November 2013
- Membership Policy - Reviewed July 18, 2024
- Mileage Subsidy Policy - Revised May 2023
- Moderator Remuneration Policy & Voucher - Revised June 6, 2024
- Per Capita Payment Policy - Approved December 1993, Reviewed October 3, 2024
- Personnel Policies - Revised September 28, 2023
- Presbytery Records Accessibility Policy - Approved November 2006
- Property Disposition Policy - Approved December 1993, Reviewed October 3, 2024
- Sabbatical Leave for Teaching Elders - Approved February 2003, Revised July 31, 2024
- Separation Ethics Policy for Pastoral Relationships - Reviewed by COM October 2024
- Sexual Misconduct Policy - Approved May 2009, Reviewed May 2013
- Undesignated Giving Policy - Approved September 2014, Reviewed December 4, 2020
- Vacation Policy for Teaching Elders - Revised June 6, 2024
- Validation of Ministry Policy for Teaching Elders -
Reviewed by COM October 2024
Procedures of the Commission on Ministry
- Additional Reference Material for PNCs - Revised June 2013
- Congregational Meeting to Call a Pastor - Revised May 2024
- Endorsement Form for Commissioning REs to Officiate Communion - Revised August 2013
- Guidelines for Installation and/or Ordination Services - Revised July 2024
- Guidelines for CREs Officiating at Weddings - Revised July 2018
- Installation and/or Ordination Planning Forms - Revised November 2023
- Installation and/or Ordination Report Form - Revised May 2013
- Mission Study Overview - Revised June 2018
- Pastoral Call Form - Worksheet for New Calls - Revised June 2024
- Possibilities for Pastoral Leadership - COM Approved March 2025
- Pulpit Supply Preachers - Hosting & Compensating - Revised June 2024
- Preparation for Ministry Process and Procedures - Revised February 2015
- Memo Regarding Ruling Elders Commissioned to Pastoral Service - Revised November 2016
- Sample Interim Pastor Contract - Revised November 2024
- Separation Ethics Background Paper - COM Reviewed October 2024
- Separation Ethics Covenant - COM Revised October 2024
- Session Review Upon a Pastoral Departure - Revised April 2024
- Steps to Membership - Revised July 18, 2024
Procedures of the Finance Commission
- Minimum Recommended Insurance Coverage - Approved September 2006
Procedures of the Session Records Review Committee
- Clerks of Session Handbook - Revised May 2018
- Session Records Review Checklist - Revised November 2013
- Session Records Review Checklist Commentary - Revised February 2017
Boundary Training for Sessions
Synod of Lakes & Prairies Boundary Training Videos
These videos have been created by the Synod of Lakes and Prairies to assist Sessions with the new requirement in the Book of Order "boundary training which includes the topic of sexual misconduct, and child sexual abuse prevention training for its members at least every 36 months" (G-3.0106).
Pastoral Compensation Packet
Terms of Call Information
- 2025 Compensation Information Letter
- 2025 Minimum Compensation Information
- The Terms of Call Report Form is available in a fillable form; our preference is that the online fillable form is used if possible.
- 2025 Terms of Call Report ONLINE
- 2025 Terms of Call Report PDF
Financial Forms for Bookkeepers & Treasurers
Per Capita Information
Per Capita connects Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) congregations and mid-councils with the work of the wider church. As the primary source of funding for the Office of the General Assembly (OGA), it is how Presbyterians mutually and equitably share the costs of moving the church forward in the 21st century.
Per Capita is the primary source of funding for the Presbytery, as well as the Synod and GA, and is how Presbyterians mutually and equitably share the costs of coming together to discern the Spirit's leading for the future.
- It is how Presbyterians are trained to become better ruling elders, teaching elders and deacons, and ministers.
- It is how Presbyterians are helped to discern God's call in their lives.
- It is how Presbyterians participate in the life of the wider church by serving committees and commissions, regardless of distance or financial resources.
- It is how Presbyterians participate in the life of the Church universal as we commit ourselves to work and live in fellowship with "all persons in every nation" (Book of Order G-4.0101).
Find resources to assist congregations and mid-councils to inform members about Per Capita here.
The presbytery approved the total per capita rate of $40.00 per member for 2025 ($23.66 for presbytery, $5.50 for synod, and $10.84 for General Assembly).
Grant & Scholarship Applications
Grants
Scholarships
COVID-19 Resources
New Information
Conducting Business
Some of the most pressing questions have been around how to have meetings and keep the regular business going. The Advisory Committee on the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church released this FAQ Final Edited Advisory Opinion Church in an Emergency or Pandemic that should answer many of those questions.
Language for your session to adopt in order to conduct business online and to be clear about suspending activities:
- Motion 1: Session and committees may call a meeting using electronic means such as video/teleconferencing to conduct church business. (This action must be adopted as an amendment to the congregational by-laws at the next congregational meeting and will be in the by-laws and the Manual of Operations.)
- Motion 2: Suspend all face-to-face church activities and Worship services until the proper notice has been provided that these activities are allowed to resume. Session must then approve the resumption of activities and Worship services.
Worship Resources
- Returning to Church – Wisconsin Council of Churches
- Resuming-Care-Filled Worship and Sacramental Life
- Digital Church Starter Kit
- Church Music in the Age of COVID-19 - Wisconsin Council of Churches
- Copyright Information - Information on basic copyright issues and solutions to be compliant with hymns, music, and streaming
- Guidance for Online Communion
- Guidance for Funerals During Covid-19 from Wisconsin Council of Churches
- New Advisory Opinion from the Stated Clerk
- Wisconsin Council of Churches provieds lots of great information including congregations that are live streaming worship.
Technology Resources
- Zoom - Video/teleconferencing software that can be used from nearly any device (including a landline)
- You also have the option to record on zoom and post for people to watch as they are able.
- Using Zoom
- Zoom by Phone
- Best Practices to prevent “Zoombombing”
Bruce is a former moderator of PC(USA) and way ahead of most of us in using tech for all things church. He’s hosted two gatherings on how to use Zoom for worship and will be hosting more. - Zoom in Music Mode Tutorial
- TechSoup - TechSoup supports nonprofits, charities, and libraries by providing access to donations and discounts on software, hardware, and services from major brands. Examples: Quickbooks, Zoom, Mocrosoft office
- Other ways to connect include: Free Conference Call, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Facebook Live, etc.
Insurance Resources
- Church Insurance Questions - As you think about how to be a church for the foreseeable future, please contact your insurer for their recommendations. This is a sample of the kinds of things they may ask you to consider when thinking about employee safety and returning to public worship.
- Church Mutual Insurance – Recommendations for a Safe Return to Worship
Resources from the Insurance Board-Coverages, and suggestions on how to open safely and with all people in mind.
Information Regarding Government Programs for COVID-19
- FFRCA - One Page Summary
- SBA Cares Act Summary 33020
- The Presbyterian Foundation Online Giving Program is a simple, fast way to start online giving for your congregation.
- Local banks also make EFTs (electronic funds transfers) available in many communities.