The 154th Meeting

of The Presbytery of Arkansas

will take place October 6 & 7

at Westover Hills in Little Rock

Click here to read a letter from our General Presbyter, Stewart Smith regarding:

• visioning/strategic planning to be undertaken
• decisions about the 154th stated meeting
• Presbytery office update

Click here to read some guidelines as your church begins to work on it's paid family medical leave policy.

The transition to a new CLC system continues! We have more than 120 positions ready to find a match to consider for their ministry. There is a numerical issue, of more than 1,000 call seekers that have signed up, less than 200 have completed their PDP fully or haven't activated their PDPs to be matched. Please, check the status of your account and your PDP. It is important that you click YES on the option that activates your PDP. 

Self-referrals are also available by going to the Opportunity Search and clicking the Apply button on the MDP that you want to apply for. 

The Resources section at the bottom of your dashboard now has the Statistics site so you can view the congregation's statistics before making a decision. Also, at the very bottom of the page click on "CLC FORMS AND GUIDES" so you can access the different guides and support the CLC team has created for Call Seekers, Mid Council Leaders and Calling Organizations. You can also see the Webinar videos there.

JULY 31st END OF OLD SYSTEM'S OPPORTUNITY SEARCH

In July 31st the Opportunity Search page in the old system will be turned off as part of the transition. You won't be able to self refer, but churches can still match with you until August 31st. Click here for the CLC site.

Your reports help us identify bugs and fix them in a prompt matter. Please do not reply to this email. To report any bugs or errors, or if you have any questions, please let us know at clcsupport@pcusa.org or call us at 502-569-8550/ (844) 984 2440 (toll-free).

Regards, CLC Team

Grants are available to assist pastors and New Worshiping Community leaders to attend continuing education opportunities which will help them in leading their congregations toward financial and missional vitality. Church stewardship team members are encouraged to apply with their pastors. Click here to learn more and apply.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium Production Team. This team consists of youth and adults who share a passion for youth ministry and work alongside staff to refine the many layers of Triennium and make this large-scale event happen. Joining the Production Team is an incredible opportunity to serve the church, develop as a leader, form lifelong friendships, problem-solve creatively, laugh and work hard, and deepen your relationship with God. The nature of a lot of the Production Team’s work is inherently behind the scenes, and an ability to be a good listener and work well with others is of great importance.

Applications will be accepted through September 15, 2023. For more information or to fill out an application, click here to visit the Triennium website.

Teresa J. Stewart is an author, speaker, and teacher whose passion is small congregations. She says that small congregations are not big places in miniature. They work differently. With different challenges and with distinctive strengths not generally available in big settings. At her site, SmallChurch.org, you will find free online resource for small-setting worship and ministry. It includes practical ideas, inspirational sparks, and seasonal plans that actually fit congregations with fewer than 100 folks.  

You can also register for these free upcoming webinars she is leading for PRC (Practical Resources for Churches):

• Small Church Worship: Difference, Strengths, Advantage, Sept 12
• Two Small-Church Worship Strengths: Contact & Conversation, Sept 19
• Two More Small-Church Worship Strengths: Co-Creator Gifts & Widening the Word, Sept 26