Central Florida Presbytery, PCA
Governing Documents
The following documents are directive in nature regarding the operation of the Exam Committee and the requirements for all licensure and ordination candidates. The relevant chapters or sections are noted below each resource.
THE PCA BOOK OF CHURCH ORDER (BCO), 2013 EDITION
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Chapter 19 - Licensure and Internship (includes examination requirements of licensure candidates and a full description of internship requirements that must be completed prior to pursuing ordination)
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Chapter 20 - The Election of Pastors (describes how Pastors are called to a particular church)
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Chapter 21 - Ordination and Installation of Ministers (includes examination requirements of ordination candidates)
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Chapter 22 - The Pastoral Relations (includes a description of how licensed ministers relate to their churches)
THE CENTRAL FLORIDA PRESBYTERY (CFP) STANDING RULES (2023)
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Article IV (Committees); Paragraph 4.G (Permanent Committees - Examining Committee) - Discusses the purpose and responsibilities of the Exam Committee, and the specific paperwork and examination requirements for candidates beyond what the BCO discusses
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Article IX (The Covenant) - Discusses the requirement for newly approved ordination candidates to submit to the vows listed in BCO 13-7 on the floor of Presbytery
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Appendix (Policy Regarding the Transfer of Credentialed Men from Other Denominations and Independency) - Discusses how to handle men wishing to transfer their existing ordination from a non-PCA denomination into the CFP.