It is also the responsibility of this committee to recommend the annual per capita to Council in June and to Presbytery in July. This subcommittee is responsible for supporting ministers, lay pastors and educators in professional growth opportunities and fellowship, including scholarship assistance. This subcommittee oversees the continuing education scholarship fund and organizes an annual continuing education event. Return to top Commissioned Lay Pastor Committee meets four to five times per year, usually in Junction City and members of the committee conduct interviews of individual candidates in various locations. It also provides two members to the Sterling Lay Pastor Institute Commission.
Individual members have assignments to complete in between meetings.
This committee serves as pastor and counselor to the ministers of the Presbytery, and facilitates relations between congregations, ministers and the Presbytery. Responsibilities of this committee include providing a liaison to each congregation, recommending actions and handling business relating to the churches and clergy of the Presbytery. Return to top Committee on Nominations meets approximately four times per year, usually in Salina. It is this committee's responsibility to nominate individuals whose abilities best serve the needs of the body and also represent the diversity of the Presbytery. Return to top Committee on Preparation meets four to six times per year, usually during the week in Salina, plus a two day meeting in December or January to hold annual reviews with candidates and inquirers.