aka Commissioned Pastor Program

CRE-CP Program

This foundational curriculum is offered by audit to all who seek spiritual growth and want to equip for ministry. Course credit is required for ordained elders within the PCUSA who seek to be commissioned to a particular ministry.  Candidates for commissioning must come under the care of a minister of word and sacrament, complete a minimum of 12 of the course offerings (three from each area of study, including * class), as well as any experiential learning requirements deemed necessary for the particular pastoral service that is being pursued.

Course offerings for anyone who would like to learn! (Required for CRE-CP candidates)

Office Hours, during Presbytery Meeting May 12^th, 1:00 – 2pm

• Sessions, seekers, candidates: Ask anything about the Commissioned Pastor program, in person or this zoom link

May 14-16: Intergenerational Ministry, register here

• Listen well, respond with compassion, and build ministries where younger voices are truly valued.

PCUSA Polity for All   June 18, 7-9pm for elders and anyone (free, by Zoom).  June 18-20 for CRE-CP candidates ($100, by Zoom).  Register here.

• Basics of Presbyterian governance and the guiding principles.

Note that you can register at anytime during the schedule by meeting with the coordinator first if you are taking courses for credit ($100).  Learn from any course by auditing ($40).

 

Additional Information

Who is eligible to attend?  Any church leader interested in furthering his or her understanding of  the Christian faith may attend any and all classes by pre-registration as long as space allows.  Only ordained elders in the Presbyterian Church may apply for consideration as CRE-CP.

What is the cost of each class and what are the requirements?  For individuals auditing the course, the cost is $40/class and there are no class requirements, though there will be highly recommended readings before each class. For CREs, the cost is $100/class and there will be pre- and post-reading and writing assignments. CREs are required to attend and complete all assignments for at least 12 of the 16 classes offered. Pre-registration is required for all classes.

What is the level of commitment for CRE-CP Candidates?  Approximately 15-30 hours/month for 12-16 months. This includes 5-10 hours of class preparation (usually readings), 10 hours of instruction, and 5-10 hours of post-class written and/or practicum assignment. CRE candidates come under the care of their local Session, must be supervised by a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbytery in which they will serve, and may be required to participate in directed experiential learning that further prepares the candidate for a specific ministry area.

Where are the classes held?  Classes are offered monthly, usually on the second weekend but with some exceptions. Most classes will be offered by Zoom from 7 PM-9 PM on Thursday and Friday evenings and in-person (available on-line for long distance participants) 8:30 AM-4:00 PM (with a lunch break) on Saturdays unless otherwise stated. In-person classes will be held at the Presbytery of San Francisco Education Center at 545 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, and at other locations in the San Francisco Bay Area as determined by the needs of the class members and instructors.

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