Commission on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)

In accordance with G-3.0307, the Presbytery designates a Commission on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) that shall be composed of twelve members.The Commission shall fulfill the functions related to the process of preparation of ordination as Teaching Elder as set forth in G-2.06 and shall provide for the training and nurture of Ruling Elders who apply to become Commissioned Pastors.

Presbytery of Transylvania

PO Box 23580
Lexington, KY 40523
Phone: 859-264-8867

Resources & Documents
Date
Info

03/23/24
Commissioned Pastor Application (PDF)
03/23/24

03/23/24
Commissioned Pastor Application (Word)
03/23/24

03/23/24
Forms necessary for Commission on Preparation for Ministry
03/23/24

03/23/24
Ordination Process
03/23/24

03/23/24
Packet for Session
03/23/24

03/23/24
Policy for Ruling Elders Commissioned to Limited Pastoral Service
03/23/24

03/23/24
Support for Ordination Exams
03/23/24

Members
  • Linda Kurtz, Chair, Teaching Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Lexington
  • Rollin Tarter, Teaching Elder, Retired
  • Ginny Shanda Ruling Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Lexington
  • Scot Robinson Teaching Elder, First Presbyterian, Oikeville
  • Griffin Phillips Ryan, Teaching Elder, At-Large
  • Linder Jaeckels, Ruling Elder, Versailles Presbyterian Church
  • Jennifer Powell, Teaching Elder, First Presbyterian, Mt. Sterling