The Candidates and
Credentials Committee assists vacant churches in securing supply
preaching and interim supply.
Churches desiring to call
a minister may seek the committee’s counsel.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee presents to Presbytery:
transferring ministers, candidates for
ordination, and licentiates seeking admission to South Texas Presbytery.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee reviews all calls examining them as to whether
they are in order before presenting
them to Presbytery.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee instructs churches that a minister must be
examined and approved by Presbytery
before he can move on the field.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee transfers a minister’s credentials only at a
meeting of presbytery.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee hears and makes recommendations to Presbytery
concerning Teaching Elders who report
changes in their views related to
Ordination Vow #2 (BCO 21-5)
The Candidates and Credentials Committee oversees
the candidates’ course of study and practical training.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee has the oversight of all candidates for the Gospel
ministry under the care of Presbytery
still pursuing courses of preparation,
keeping in touch with their progress and spiritual growth by annual
reports from them.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee receives and considers all applications from
persons seeking to become candidates
for the Gospel ministry.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee recommends candidates eligible for a loan from
funds administered by the Presbytery, or a seminary, when funds
administered
by the seminary required such
recommendation and approval by the Presbytery.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee assists candidates and licentiates of the
Presbytery in securing summer
employment within the bounds of the Presbytery.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee shall provide guidance to sessions on the process
of bringing a candidate under care of
the session and Presbytery.
The Candidates and Credentials Committee shall,
upon application of the candidate, give a certificate of dismission to
another presbytery.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee prepares and conducts a
preliminary examination of those seeking
licensure, ordination, and ministers
seeking admission from another Presbytery or denomination according to
the requirements of the Book of Church Order.
All candidate sermons
shall be heard by the Candidates and Credentials Committee on behalf of
the Presbytery and shall report their
recommendation to the Presbytery.
All intern programs must receive approval from
the Candidates and Credentials Committee.
All interns and mentors must receive approval
from the Candidates and Credentials Committee.
The Candidates and
Credentials Committee receives reports from interns and mentors.
