The Synod of Lakes and Prairies,
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
2115 Cliff Dr.
Eagan, MN 55122-3327
Phone: (651) 357-1140
Toll Free: 1 (800) 328-1880
Fax: (651) 357-1141
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Clerks of Sessions
Resources
A set of resources put together by the Presbytery of South Dakota.
Per Capita
Synod rate for 2023 – $5.50
Statistical Reporting
Book of Order
Book of Order available from The PC(USA) Store
Guide to Parliamentary Procedure
Ruling Elders
The Ruling Elder
Regarding Ruling Elders
A monthly series for serving faithfully.
Resources for Ministry
Resources to help you.
Ruling Elder Training
Training videos by the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys.
Leader Formation
Deacons
Deacon Training
Training videos by the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys.
Resources
Resources from the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys training:
Becoming an Active Listener
Conversation Starters
Holding Space for You
Prayer Guide
Called to be servants
Leader Formation
Congregational Finances
Per Capita
2023 Synod – $5.50
Presbyterian Foundation
Church Treasurers
Congregational Health & Vitality
Compassion, Peace & Justice
Matthew 25
Mental Health Ministry
Resource Strategies
Vital Congregations
Personnel Teams
Employment Guidance
Ethical Conduct
Pastoral Transitions
Pastor Nominating Committees
Transition Time
The Presbytery of Milwaukee offers a series of resources that cover a transition time from the leaving of a pastoral leader to a variety of temporary contract forms, as well as rituals, guidelines and ethics of such transitions.
Faith Formation
The Academy
Synod Leadership Events
PCUSA Office of Christian Faith Formation
Theology, Formation & Evangelism
Communication
PCUSA Communicators Network