A covenant is then signed by the outgoing rostered minister and the president of the congregation or designee.
Both the congregation AND the rostered minister need to contact Portico (Porticobenefits.org) regarding the end dates of the ministry.
Recognition and celebration of the rostered minister and their family can be the responsibility of the congregation council. A committee may be appointed to plan and carry out an event for a blessed farewell. The ending of a pastoral relationship is a time for compassion and care-giving.
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