Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Committee
Resources and Training
Watch the Virtual Training
Resources
From the Denomination
- Committee Overview (ResourceUMC) – A free article outlining the committee’s purpose, responsibilities, and best practices.
- Guidelines: Pastor-Parish Relations – A deeper dive into best practices, available for purchase from Cokesbury in print or PDF.
- Book of Discipline ¶258.2 – Official policies that define the roles, responsibilities, and authority of this committee.
From the Conference
- Online Data – Forms for charge conference.
- District Office – Find contact information for your district superintendent.
- October is Clergy Appreciation Month – Ideas and resources from the conference to support clergy.
From the Duke Clergy Health Initiative
- Loved and Cared For – A brief guide offering practical ideas to help S/PPRCs support their pastor in feeling loved and cared for.
- Keeping the Faith – A more in-depth resource that helps S/PPRCs and pastors engage difficult but essential conversations.
- Pastor & Parish – A six-session video and discussion series that grounds S/PPRC responsibilities in their spiritual beginnings and shared ministry.
Well-run meetings respect people’s time and move the work forward.
For practical guidance and tools you can implement now, check out this recorded webinar covering:
- Agendas and time management
- Preparing the space for the work at hand
- Healthy group dynamics
- Maintaining forward momentum and mission focus