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Working Groups

Specialized groups addressing specific ministry areas and presbytery needs

Presbytery Meetings Working Group

Designs Presbytery meetings to be effective in supporting the mission and goals of the Presbytery. Recommends meeting schedule, finds sites, establishes the docket, coordinates worship, facilitates relationship-building and educational opportunities during the meeting, and regularly reviews meeting format for effectiveness. Additionally consults with the Regional Meetings, as needed.

Working Group Chair(s): Rev. Sam Lundquist
Working Group Email: meetingswg@sfpby.org
Meeting Times: Generally, on Tuesdays, two weeks before a Presbytery meeting, a week after a Presbytery meeting, and as needed.

Personnel Working Group (PWG)

Provides oversight and support for Presbytery staff; recommends personnel policies, staff design, compensation, and job descriptions; conducts annual performance reviews.

Working Group Chair(s): Rev. Chris Baldwin and Laurie McLachlan Fry
Working Group Email: personnel@sfpby.org
Meeting Times: Third Thursday of the month at 11am

Partnership Working Group

Encourages and facilitates partnerships among congregations that support their mission.

Working Group Chair(s): Michael Kim-Eubanks, CP
Working Group Email: partnership@sfpby.org
Meeting Times: Third Wednesday of the month at 7:45 pm

Presbytery Associates Working Group

Presbytery Associates is a working group to help further actualize the Presbytery's partnership with and support of congregations by intentionally deploying human resources to that end. Presbytery Associates serve as a liaison between the Presbytery and the congregation/pastor of a church or churches in stressful circumstances (financial, membership, facilities, etc.).

Working Group Chair(s): Rev. Greg Chan
Working Group Email: office@sfpby.org
Meeting Times: As needed

Education Working Group

Oversees the Commissioned Ruling Elder–Commissioned Pastor (CRE-CP) program, a foundational curriculum open to all who seek spiritual growth and equipping for ministry. The program covers Theology, Practical Ministry, Pastoral Care, and Biblical Studies — offered monthly in virtual and in-person formats.

Working Group Chair(s): Rev. Karl Shadley
Working Group Email: education@sfpby.org

Presbytery Youth Triennium

MVL helps coordinate the Presbytery of San Francisco delegation to the P.C.(USA).