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Pastoral Care and Wellness
A subcommittee of Committee on Ministry

Caring for the wellness of pastors, educators and their families


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 an event to be held annually for pastors new to our Presbytery to welcome, orient and introduce you to the life and culture of Shenandoah Presbytery.  The next one will be September 16, 2008. If you have moved to this presbytery within the last 2 years you will be encouraged to attend.

Sabbatical Policy - Read and download policy - Adobe
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.