- Advise the Presbytery regarding the implementation of principles of unity and diversity; to advocate for diversity in leadership. Book of Order G-3.0103
- Nominate officers of the presbytery, elected members of committees, and the Permanent Judicial Commission members. Book of Order G-3.0111 (Chairs of committees are elected by their own membership.)
- Nominate persons to fill vacancies in elected positions in a timely manner.
- Nominate persons as ordination examination readers as recommended by the Committee on Ministry.
- Develop an application process and oversee the nomination and election of commissioners and young adult advisory delegates (YAADs) to General Assembly and the Synod of the Northeast, advocating for:
- inclusiveness and diversity
- equitable representation of congregations for ruling elders and YAAD’s
- consideration of teaching elders who have never been commissioners
- Seek out leaders from congregations and develop a reservoir list of people and the areas in which they have gifts to serve.
- Seek to involve every teaching elder in service to the Presbytery, Synod, or GA
Presbytery Mission
The Presbytery of Geneva lives to support and equip congregations and leaders to be Christ in the Finger Lakes and in the world.
Presbytery Vision
Radiating the light of Christ, the Presbytery of Geneva thrives as a community of servants, lifting up
every congregation and leader in ministering together.