Policies and other Resources

All PTCA policies are in either the Adobe Acrobat .pdf or Microsoft Word .doc format. It will take your browser a moment to load Adobe Acrobat Reader and display the .pdf. If you don’t have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, just use this link at the bottom of this page to download and install it and try again.

Bylaws of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area (.pdf format)Bylaws of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area (.doc format) Sexual Misconduct Policy
Manual of Operations (Updated 9-12-09) Congregational Mission Studies Guide
Inclusive Language Policy PTCA Sabbatical Guidelines
Alcohol Use Policy Separation Ethics(Word)
Conflict of Interest Policy Questions for Membership in the PTCA(Word)
Death Notice Policy Formula of Agreement Exchange of Ministers of Word and Sacrament (PCUSA, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, United Church of Christ, Reformed Church in America)
Immigrant Ministries Policy CPM Policies 2008
Background Check Policy Commissioned Lay Pastors Manual
Crisis Communication Plan  Sexual Misconduct Policy Template
Committee on Preparation for Ministry Policies for Presbytery Approval  PTCA Policy on Disabilities
Indebtedness for Students and Clergy
Loan policies of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies
Mission Statement and Design of the PTCA 2007
Reinstatement of ministers under temporary exclusion
Sale Proceeds Policy