Besides those who have been permitted, according to Article 8, to speak an edifying word, others may be given such consent in accordance with general ecclesiastical regulations, for their own training and in order that they may become known to the congregations.
4. Recommendations
That Synod decide:
4.1 To express gratitude to the Guelph-Emmanuel CanRC and its committee for the work it has done;
4.2 To reappoint Guelph-Emmanuel as the Committee for Pastoral Training Program Funding (CTPTF) with the following mandate:
4.2.1 To look after all internship-related funding matters;
4.2.2 To assess the churches each year based on the anticipated funding required for a particular summer;
4.2.3 To report about its activities to the next general synod, which report shall be sent to all the churches at least six months prior to the next general synod.
ADOPTED
4. Recommendations:
That Synod decide:
4.1. To express gratitude to the Emmanuel Canadian Reformed Church and its committee for the work done;
4.2. To reappoint the Emmanuel Canadian Reformed Church as the PTP funding committee with the following mandate:
4.2.1. To look after all internship-related funding matters;
4.2.2. To assess the churches each year based on the anticipated funding required for a particular summer;
4.2.3. To report about their activities to the next general synod, which report shall be sent to all the churches at least six months prior to the next general synod.
ADOPTED
3. Considerations
3.5 Although Synod 2004 was of the opinion that the funds required for the Pastoral Training Program should be included in the regular operating budget of the College, the Board feels that from a tax and liability point of view, it would be complicated for the College to pay wages to a student doing an internship in one of the Canadian or American Reformed churches. The complicating question is: from a tax and liability point of view would the student intern be a temporary employee of the College or of the local church? The Board believes it is appropriate to leave the financial support up to the churches.
3.6 Synod is of the opinion that the costs of this program should be carried by all the churches together, through an assessment for this program. This can best be done by appointing a committee.
4. Recommendation
4.11 Appointments
4.11.1 To appoint a committee with the following mandate:
4.11.1.1 To look after all internship-related funding matters.
4.11.1.2 To determine a reasonable compensation for an internship, and to develop guidelines for such a compensation.
4.11.1.3 To assess the churches each year based on the anticipated funding required for a particular summer.
4.11.2 To appoint as liaison between the College and this committee the PTP Coordinator.