About

Our Structure

Presbytery Council

Moderator

Regional Convenors

Workgroup Convenors

Treasurer

Executive Officer

Office Team

Presbytery Council

Appoints and oversees workgroups
Formulates strategic direction and holds an overview of mission and ministries
Develops policy according to what is allowed within its authority from the PECANZ

Receives and decides on matters reported to it from the Executive Officer, Workgroups, Regions and Commissions, plus any other business referred to it

Oversees and supports the Executive Officer

Regions

Regions meet 5 times a year, every 2nd month from March to November and:

Elect two co-convenors every two years (one Minister and one Elder)
Appoint Ministry Settlement Boards when required
Approve a call to a Minister, or approve Ministers for stated supply

Agree to and induct a Minister into a church

Conduct ordination of a Minister when they have completed their training

Promote collegial relationships and collaborations across churches in the region

Appoint a Presbytery Clerk for the recording of presbytery meetings.

Workgroups

Candidates Workgroup

Helps potential ministry candidates discern their call

Conflict Advisory Workgroup
Supports resolution of issues, concerns and complaints raised by following due process, including pastoral care, mediation, commissions
Learning and Development Workgroup
Promotes and coordinates leader learning and development; oversees supervision of Ministers and study leave
Mission Fund Committee

Allocates funds to churches to progress mission through an application and assessment process

Property & Finance Workgroup
Supports the Presbytery Treasurer in budget setting and reporting; assist churches significant property refurbishment and/or developments
Youth Forum
Leads and coordinates the building of communities of faith among young people across the Presbytery