PRC is about RELATIONSHIPS – promoting healthy relationships between pastor and congregation
PRC is about LISTENING – members listen and respond with care to the pastor
PRC is CONFIDENTIAL – offering sacred space for the pastor and members to share constructively
PRC is ADVISORY – members share hopes, dreams and aspirations of congregation with pastor
PRC is s about SUPPORT and CARE of the pastor– interpreting roles and functions of the pastor with the congregation
PRC is an INDEPENDENT committee/team that does not report to the governing body or another
PRC is an entity but is held accountable to the congregation
PRC is about FOSTERING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, nurturing trust and encouraging open and honest dialogue especially in presence of conflict
PRC is about ADVOCATING for the pastor – such as fair salary, sabbatical, etc… But also ADVOCATING for healthy relationship between pastor and congregation
What PRC is NOT
A “business” decision-making meeting
A personnel/human resources meeting
A performance evaluation
A complaining session
A “dumping” of issues on the pastor
Who serves on PRC
Persons who have emotional and spiritual maturity
Persons with a background and commitment to relationship building, skills in listening, who can support and care without judgment or blame
Persons who can keep confidences and respect boundaries
Persons who do not serve as elected officers or on decision-making bodies of the church, such as
Moderator, Council President, treasurer, member of personnel, etc…
Persons who respect the pastor
Persons who care for the health and wellbeing of the whole congregation and have no other agenda
Recommended number of people serving on PRT is 5. Pastor needs to be comfortable with all.
