Online Training – Month of October
Required ZOOM meeting – October 29

Every three years Pastors, Certified Ruling Elders, Inquirers and Candidates under care, Certified and Associate Christian Educators are required by Presbytery policy and now by the Book of Order ( G-3.0106) to complete a  Boundary Training program. Also included in our policy are Honorable Retired pastors who are serving a church or anticipate serving in a church in the near future, all pastors, elders and others who are part of the Presbytery’s Pulpit Supply list and those pastors serving validated ministries or are members at large.

Parts 1  & 2  are required self-paced online courses, 2 hours each,  covering Abuse Prevention and Clergy and Ministerial Ethics. This program is provided by Safe Gatherings. This must be completed during the month of October.

Part 3 of the Boundary Training Program is a required ZOOM meeting on Tuesday, October 29,  from 7 – 9 pm to review and discuss the Presbytery of the Highlands’ policies and procedures concerning sexual misconduct, child protection and clergy ethical standards.

Parts 1, 2 & 3 are required to be completed to meet the requirement of the Presbytery Policy and Book of Order.

Those who are required to participate in the Boundary Training this year will receive an email from the Committee on Ministry in August.

Registered participants  will receive a tutorial email on how to enter the Safe Gathering online platform. Login information for Part 3 will be emailed upon completed registration and again just prior to the ZOOM meeting.

If you would like to participate in the online programs through safe gatherings and did not receive a “required to participate email“, you may do so. However the cost will be $58.00.  The Zoom meeting planned for October 29th to review Highlands’ policies and procedures are at no cost.