Each entry below contains a link to the most current NWC Presbytery policies, procedures, and resources.

NWC Presbytery Bylaws (English)
NWC Presbytery Bylaws (Korean)

Executive Board (EB) Policies & Procedures:

Conflict of interest & Disclosure Policy
Investment Policy
Personnel Policies
Policy for Housing Agreements between Pastors and Churches
Property Maintenance & Safety Checklist and Guidelines (Word) (PDF)
Presbytery Meeting Host Church Checklist
Sample Work from Home Agreement
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy Package, which contains:

NWCP Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy and its Procedures
NWCP Child, Youth and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy
PCUSA - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy and Its Procedures
PCUSA - Standards of Ethical Conduct

Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training Requirements; 연례 필수 비행 예방 훈련 Misconduct Prevention Training Requirement 2023
Sample Church Policies & Procedures:

Snohomish - Safe in Our Care
Tidelands Safe Conduct Policy
Westminster Child Abuse Prevention Policy
SAFECONDUCT™ WORKBENCH Resources from the Insurance Board
Edmonds Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy
Terrace View Sexual Misconduct and Child Protection
Port Angeles, First PC - Child Abuse Prevention; Misconduct & Abuse Policy
Kennewick, First PC - Child and Youth Protection; Sexual Misconduct
North Creek - Child Safety Policy; Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy

Commission on Ministry (COM) Policies & Procedures:

Annual Review of Ministry Outside the Congregation
Building Clergy Health & Sabbaticals
Church Liaison Responsibilities
Clergy Rule of Faith & Life
Clergy Rule of Faith & Life Resources
COLA & Pastoral Compensation
Delegated Powers

Dissolution Guidance:

Dissolution of Installed Pastoral Relationships
Separation Ethics When Dissolving a Call
Creating a Dissolution & Severance Agreement

Former Pastor Relationship Policy
Moderating a Congregational Meeting to Elect a Pastor or Associate Pastor

New Member Documents:

Seeking Membership Checklist
Application (Word) (PDF)
Examination, Questions, Report
Membership Exam Questions (Korean-English) (Word) (PDF)
Ordination-Installation Commission Info Form (Word) (PDF)
Ordination-Installation Service Guidance
Request Outside Jurisdiction & At Large Membership (Word) (PDF)
Healthy Retirement

Ordination-Installation Outlines & Worship Guide/Bulletin Samples:

Ordination Outline - Book of Occasional Services
Installation Outline - Book of Occasional Services
Becca Niemeyer (Ordination)
Dan Jones (Ordination)
Denise Easter & Dianna Kunce (Ordination)
Kyle Anderson (Ordination)
Heidi Greider (Ordination)
Carol McLaughlin (Ordination)
Alan Dorway (Installation)
Greg Ellis (Installation)
Hallack Greider (Installation)
Hanna Peterson Shearer (Installation)

Ordination for the Experienced Commissioned Pastor
Paid Family Medical Leave
Pulpit Supply Guidelines & FAQs (email Kim for a current list)
Terms of Call, Minimum Terms, Pastoral Call Form
Visitation Resources:

Visitation Report Format (Word) (PDF)
Visitation Sample Letter (Word) (PDF)
Visitation Session Procedure
Visitation with Clergy-Commissioned Pastors

Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) Resources:
Pastoral Transition Guidance
Sample Interview and Reference Questions
Selection Process Guideline