A call is the procedure to be followed when a congregation is looking for a new minister of word and sacraments. We follow the practices approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada which draws on years of experience in bringing together suitable candidates and congregations.

Christ provides “pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry . . .

(Ephesians 4:11,12 NRSV).

Following the biblical model, ministry of word and sacraments in our Church involves ministry to a congregation to support the ministry of the congregation to its members and adherents, the community, and the world. The blending of congregational ministry and a particular minister’s style is complex, and interim moderators, interim ministers, sessions, search committees, congregations, candidates and presbyteries all have a role in ensuring a good match.

The Session of St. Andrew's, under the guidance of the Presbytery of Barrie and the Interim Moderator, Rev. George Anderson of St. Andrew's-Huntsville, will follow the guidelines outlined in the Presbyterian Church in Canada's handbook "Calling a Minister"