Pastoral charge
Subject
Subject Source: Code Book Of The Presbyterian Church Of Victoria
Scope Note: A charge normally fulfilled by one or more ministers called by its congregation or congregations and inducted into it by the presbytery. A presbytery declares a charge to have the status of a pastoral charge when it is satisfied that: a) the area requires the settlement of a minister; and b) there are sufficient communicants adequately organised to exercise the right and responsibility of issuing a call; and c) the financial requirements for settlement can and will be met by each congregation concerned; or sufficient financial aid will be available from the funds of the General Assembly.