Shenandoah Presbytery

Committee Members

Bob Osborne, Chair
George Chapman
Lucy Gay
Lucy Lindsay
Roy Rogers
Barb Johnson

Coming Events

5/12/2010 - Luncheon for Honorably Retired Clergy/spouses and other church personnel - Massanetta Springs

Pastoral Care and Wellness' primary responsibility is to offer pastoral support to minister members of Presbytery, educators serving churches of Shenandoah Presbytery, and their families - sharing with them the joys and concerns of their lives .. 'from the womb to the tomb.' This support includes but is not limited to:

Pastoral care during illness, births, deaths, new beginnings, periods of transition, etc.
Requests for and recognition of one's Honorable Retirement
Coordinating the annual Necrology and written memorials for minister members
Orientation for pastors new to Shenandoah Presbytery and newly ordained pastors
Initiatives to enhance wellness
Coordination of Sabbaticals for clergy and certified Christian educators

The Committee also works to strengthen the relationships between the Presbytery and its congregations through Triennial visits; and works in conjunction with the Professional Development committee to administer the Rehoboth program, and provide opportunities for continuing education and enrichment for pastors/educators.

A Vision for the Future Work of the Committee
We are planning a luncheon for Wednesday, May 12th at Massanetta Springs Conference Center in Harrisonburg, VA for all Honorably Retired clergy, their spouses and other retired church personnel under the care of the Board of Pensions. Helen Locklear from the BOP will be there to answer questions. We anticipate a time of fellowship and fun for all. Watch for further details closer to the date.

Sabbatical Policy - Read and download Policy - Adobe
Sabbatical Leave Planning - Download Adobe pdf document
The Presbytery of Shenandoah requires that all new calls for full-time, installed pastors and full-time Certified Christian Educators include a compensated sabbatical of at least three (3) months after six (6) years of service to a particular position.

Triennial Visits
Presbytery representatives make the effort to "be there" every 3 years to visit each congregation to help strengthen the relationships between the Presbytery and its congregations.