Formulates strategic direction and holds an overview of mission and ministries
Develops policy according to what is allowed within its authority from the PCANZ
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 progress significant property refurbishment and/or developments
Youth Forum: leads and coordinates the building of communities of faith among young people across the Presbytery.