Common use of By Pastor Clause in Contracts

By Pastor. Service may be terminated by the pastor's resignation to the Church Board, giving ninety (90) days notice, after the pastor has obtained the counsel of the District Executive/ Minister. A shorter or longer notice of termination by the pastor shall be negotiated with the Church Board also in consultation with the District Executive/Minister. By Congregation: Service may be terminated with ninety (90) days notice by the Congregation after obtaining the counsel of the District Executive/Minister. The pastor may be counseled to resign by the District Executive/Minister and/or the Executive Committee (or other appropriate committee). As a last resort, if the Church Board decides that the matter should be put before the Congregation, the service of the pastor may be terminated, unless the Congregation votes by a two-thirds majority to retain the services of the pastor. By District Ministry Commission: Under extenuating circumstances, the District Ministry Commission is given the responsibility for considering termination of the pastor's service.