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New Form of Government (nFOG)/Amendment 10-A

The New Form of Government (nFOG) took effect July 10, 2011, with the majority of presbyteries voting in favor of it last May. Additionally, Amendment 10-A, pertaining to minister ordination standards, passed and became effective. Many people have questions concerning what these changes mean for the local church. To help churches answer these questions, we have included documents that we hope will clarify and answer most of your questions.

• Where to start with the new form of government
• Frequently-asked questions about Amendment 10-A, from the Office of the General Assembly
• Additional information from the OGA
  
• Introduction to nFOG Powerpoint presentation
  
• Letter from the Rev. Dr. Paul Hooker, EP of St. Augustine Presbytery and member of the nFOG Task Force
• nFOG advisory handbook for policies/procedures development
• nFOG changes and recommendations for congregations
  
• 2011 – 2013 Book of Order