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Ministries -
Support Teams
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Written by Vicki Hensley
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The Lay Ministry Team guides the Vision Team on matters regarding the lay leadership (other than employed staff) of the congregation to:
- engage in growth and development as disciples of Jesus Christ
- focus on mission and ministry as service
- guide the development and training of Christian spiritual leaders
- recruit, nurture, and support persons in their elected roles
- assist the Vision Team in assessing changing leadership needs.
The major responsibilities of this committee are to:
- get to know members of the congregation and identify (and help them to discern) their skills, gifts, knowledge, and level of commitment
- identify leadership and service opportunities in the congregation
- prepare job descriptions for leadership positions
- match potential leaders with leadership positions and invite persons to serve in those positions, making sure that these persons represent the makeup of your congregation
- present recommendations to the charge conference
- equip leaders through training and support
Of the nine elected members, one must be a young adult (aged 18-30), and one may be a youth (aged 12-18). The pastor shall be the chairperson. In keeping with the needed gifts of the position, a layperson shall be elected vice-chairperson of the committee and represent the committee on the Vision Team. A member of the committee can be designated as the secretary. The committee is responsible to the Vision Team and to the charge conference.
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