Committees

Committee on Ministry (COM)

Serves as pastor and counselor to ministers of the presbytery; facilitates between congregations, ministers, and the presbytery; administrates triennial visits with sessions, pastors and educators.

Chair:

Ruling Elder Jim Griffin – Email

Vice-Chair:

Minister of Word and Sacrament Annie Melick – Email 

  • Pulpit Supply List
    A listing of individuals available to preach when a pastor is on vacation, taking leave, or otherwise away from the pulpit on a given Sunday.  A password is required to open this document. To request a password send email to PMV.
  • Current guidelines for Pastor Compensation and all forms and contracts to report this information to the Committee on Ministry can be found at Clerk’s Corner.

      Committee on Preparation for Ministry

      Has oversight for all inquirers and candidates for ministry under care of the presbytery.

      Chair:

      Minister of Word and Sacrament Emily Haddox – Email

      Leadership Council

      Provides oversight and coordination of the work of the presbytery within the stated mission of the presbytery; envisions future directions for mission.

      Moderator:

      Ruling Elder Jandet Miller – Email

      Staff Support

      Provides support and guidance for the staff and officers of the presbytery; designs personnel policies.

      Co-Chair: Minister of Word and Sacrament Angie Schenck – Email

      Co-Chair: Ruling Elder Janice Kronour – Email

      Presbytery Trustees

      With Leadership Council, prepares and oversees the budget; acts as fiscal representative of the presbytery in signing legal documents.

      Chair: Minister of Word and Sacrament Kazy Blocher Hinds – Email

      Permanent Judicial Commission

      Assists and enables the Presbytery in the proper exercise of church discipline.

      Moderator: 

      Minister of Word and Sacrament Steve Ingram – Email

       

      Networks Support and Grants

      Promotes the stated mission of presbytery and the practice of good stewardship and generosity of all our gifts including not only financial resources, but also, the gifts of time, energy, and talent. Administers grant programs of Presbytery of the Miami Valley, such as the Northminster Mission Fund.

      Chair: Minister of Word and Sacrament Jody Noble – Email

      Peacemaking Fund Application
      This form is to be completed when applying for a Peacemaking Fund grant.

      Nominations

      Presents names of nominees for presbytery officers and committee members to be elected by the presbytery.

      Chair:

      Minister of Word and Sacrament  Caitlin Deyerle – Email

      Representation and Diversity

      Monitors committees and offices of the presbytery to ensure fair representation and diversity.

      Co-Chairs:

      Minister of Word and Sacrament Francisco Pelaez-Diaz – Email

      Co-Chair: vacant