Welcome

Slide 1:Welcome

Slide 2:To view select portions of this presentation, click the arrow buttons next to the section. About our Area & Conference The Bishops� 7 Pathways Mission, Vision & Ministry Plan Ministry Area Coordinators

Slide 3:Bishop Marcus MatthewsNY West Area Bishop The Rev. Dr. Marcus Matthews was elected bishop on July 14, 2004, during the first ballot taken at the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference held in Syracuse , NY. He was assigned to serve the Philadelphia Episcopal Area (Eastern Pennsylvania and Peninsula-Delaware Conferences) Sept. 1, 2004. He is assigned to NCNY Conference effective September 1, 2008 and is slated to be bishop of the emerging conference in 2010

Slide 4:Bishop Marcus MatthewsNY West Area Bishop In 1986, he was named District Superintendent of the Baltimore East District. In 1991 he was named Conference Council Director In 1999 he was named Washington West District Superintendent. Bishop Matthews has served on the General Commission on Religion and Race, General Board of Global Ministries, Connection Process Team, General Council on Ministries, Africa University Development Committee, World Methodist Council Executive Committee, and the Northeast Jurisdiction Multi-Ethnic Center Board.

Slide 5:Bishop Marcus MatthewsNY West Area Bishop In 2004 he was elected Co-Chair of the Endorsing Committee of The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The UMC. In 2005 Bishop Matthews was elected to the Board of Directors of Africa University and in 2007, was elected Deputy Chairperson of the Africa University Executive Committee. Bishop Matthews served as President of the Northeastern Jurisdiction College of Bishops from February 2006 to 2007. He is presently serving as a member of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century Coordinating Committee.

Slide 6:We are an Annual Conference with: 394 Churches 76,232 Members

Slide 7:We Have Five Districts Northern Flow Central Lakes Mohawk Crossroads Finger Lakes

Slide 8:Our District Superintendents

Slide 9:Your Conference Staff Your Conference staff is committed to providing assistance to all those who are working to fulfill the mission and vision of the Annual Conference. To help you know who to contact for assistance in particular areas you can access the staff page on the Conference website, which contains brief descriptions of their responsibilities and contact information. NCNY Conference

Slide 10:1-800-699-8715 When you call the Conference office, you will be greeted by an automated attendant. You may, at any time, dial one of the direct extensions. If the person you wish to reach is not available, dial * to return to the auto attendant and select another extension. If you do not know to whom you wish to speak, dial �0� and a staff member will answer.

Slide 11:Executive Staff Steve Deckard � Ext. 316 � Steve@ncnyumc.org - Director of Connectional Ministries; ministry team and staff coordination, NCNY representative for Area, Jurisdiction and General Church connections. Patricia Curtin � Ext. 319 � Pat@ncnyumc.org � Conference Treasurer; Budget Management and Financial Services.

Slide 12:Sr. Program Staff Darryl Barrow � Ext. 305 � Darryl@ncnyumc.org � Director of Spiritual Leadership; Resources for church programs and training events, covenant discipleship groups, spiritual leadership, and worship resources. Mike Huber � 315-364-8756 � MikeHuber@ncnyumc.org � Director of CCRM; responsible for coordination of the CCRM Lead Team as well as the CCRM Board. Vicki Putney � Ext. 317 � Vicki@ncnyumc.org �Director of Ministry Support; Clergy salary, health and benefit administration, AC Sessions, Yearbook editor.

Slide 13:Sr. Program Staff Shirley Stevens � Ext. 320 � Shirley@ncnyumc.org � Director of Computer Services; network administration, database systems, email, website development and management. Lauren Swanson � Ext. 307 � Lauren@ncnyumc.org � Director of Congregational Development; church revitalization resources, new church starts, demographics, cooperative parish development, conflict resolution.

Slide 14:Finance Support Team Rod Porter � Ext. 311 � Rod@ncnyumc.org � Accountant; multi-peril (church property/liability) insurance, statistical tables, health insurance billing, shared ministry calculations and budget preparation. Pat Toukatly � Ext. 314 � PatT@ncnyumc.org � Accounts Payable; payments out of conference office, mileage, student loans, payroll. Mike Weaver � Ext. 315 � Mike@ncnyumc.org � Accounts Receivable; shared ministry receipts, all payment receipts, advance numbers/funds, operating statements for budgeted areas.

Slide 15:Ministry Support Team Jennifer Campolieto � Ext. 301 � Jennifer@ncnyumc.org � Resource Center Clerk; orders/mailings for resources, resource center inventory maintenance. Karen Campolieto � Ext. 304 � Karen@ncnyumc.org � Admin. Assist. for Support Services; Computer services support, Email Administrator, website maintenance. Linda Houmiel � Ext. 306 � Linda@ncnyumc.org � Support Services Clerk; all mailings, mailing lists, meeting notices, conference meeting calendar, maintains church laity database and event registrations.

Slide 16:Ministry Support Team Anne Hutchins � Ext. 312 � Anne@ncnyumc.org / dcmoffice@ncnyumc.org � Admin. Assist to Dir. of Connectional Ministries; administrative support for staff working in vision and mission resource ministry team; maintain clergy and church database. Joan Newlon � Ext. 309 � joan@ncnyumc.org / ccrm@ncnyumc.org � Admin. Assist. for CCRM; Conference-wide camp & retreat ministries/fund development.

Slide 17: In 2007 our churches operated on budgets that totaled $33,110,059 In 2007, the Conference had a direct bill budget of $4,555,996 and In 2007 we had a Shared Ministry budget of $3,811,284 Our Amazing Resources

Slide 18:Direct Bills Health Insurance Cost $2,736,151 (�08) The conference provides health insurance coverage through the HealthFlex plan offered by our General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. The conference covers all full time clergy at local churches, conference staff, disabled clergy and their families, and retired clergy and spouses.

Slide 19:Direct Bills Pension and Disability Costs $1,604,014 (�08) CRSP & CPP The conference bills directly to local churches the amount they contribute to their pastor�s retirement plan (CRSP). In addition, most pastors are entitled to long term disability and death benefits (CPP), and that premium is also billed to the local churches.

Slide 20:Direct Bills Multi-Peril Insurance Costs $873,515 (�08) Conference-wide program provides property and liability coverage for all of the churches, as well as workers compensation and short term disability for all church workers including the pastors.

Slide 21:The Shared Ministry Budget The Conference Shared Ministry budget for 2008 is $3,906,566 Our Shared Ministry payments support all the conference ministries outlined in the Ministry Plan first approved in 2003. The plan continues to evolve. You can find the current Ministry Plan at the Conference Website http://www.ncnyumc.org/pdf/ministryplan2006.pdf

Slide 22:The Foundation for Our Life Together Statement of Faith Mission Statement Vision Statement, and Our Core Values

Slide 23:To view select portions of this presentation, click the arrow buttons next to the section. About our Area & Conference The Bishops� 7 Pathways Mission, Vision & Ministry Plan Ministry Area Coordinators

Slide 24:Mission Vision and Ministry Plan

Slide 25:NCNY Conference Mission Statement Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ, to nurture and equip Christ-centered spiritual leaders to be in ministry and mission in God�s world.

Slide 26:The Vision Statement We envision the North Central New York Conference as the dynamic Body of Christ, transforming the world through: Vital spiritual leaders New and revitalized congregations Racial and ethnic diversity Connectional ministries

Slide 27:Let�s Look at the Ministry Plan

Slide 28:The Four Critical Issues in our Ministry Plan (Click on Issue for Definition)

Slide 29:The Six Ministry Areas:(Click on Area for Team Names)

Slide 30:The Conference Council links the teams for communication, coordination and program budget building and acts ad interim on behalf of the Annual Conference

Slide 31:www.ncnyumc.org

Slide 32:Ministry Plan

Slide 33:Council & Ministry Areas

Slide 34:Ministry Area Pages

Slide 35:Team Page

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Slide 37:The Seven Pathways and Four Areas of Focus

Slide 38:The Council of Bishops 7 Vision Pathways Teaching the Wesleyan model of reaching and forming disciples of Jesus Christ; Strengthening clergy and lay leadership; Developing new congregations; Transforming existing congregations; Ending racism as we authentically expand racial and ethnic ministries; Reaching and transforming the lives of new generations of children; and Eliminating poverty in community with the poor.

Slide 39:The Seven Pathways Result in Four Areas of Focus Developing Christian leaders Creating new faith communities for new people Ministry with the poor Stamping out diseases of poverty

Slide 40:Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world The church must recruit young people for ministry and provide them with the skills necessary to be effective in this new time of opportunity. That includes women and people of color the world over. Similarly, we must offer leadership training for lay people who are in ministry in countless ways.

Slide 41:Creating new places for new people by starting new congregations and renewing existing ones If we are to remain faithful to our commitment to transform the world, we will reach out with genuine hospitality to people wherever they are. We will make them feel welcome as we start new faith communities, seek to renew existing ones and inspire faithful discipleship.

Slide 42:Engaging in ministry with the poor As an expression of our discipleship, United Methodists seek to alleviate conditions that undermine quality of life and limit the opportunity to flourish as we believe God intends for all. As with John Wesley, we seek to change conditions that are unjust, alienating and disempowering. We engage in ministry with the poor, and in this, we especially want to reach out to and protect children.

Slide 43:Stamping out killer diseases by improving health globally Conditions of poverty cause illness and death. The lack of access to doctors, nurses, medications and appropriate facilities is deadly, especially among those who live in conditions of poverty. But the diseases of poverty are not inevitable. We believe the people of The United Methodist Church can play a significant role in educating others about diseases such as HIV/AIDS and malaria, and treating and preventing their devastating effects

Slide 44:To view select portions of this presentation, click the arrow buttons next to the section. About our Area & Conference The Bishops� 7 Pathways Mission, Vision & Ministry Plan Ministry Area Coordinators

Slide 45:Team Member

Slide 46:Team Meetings Your team leader will contact you with the date, time and location of your meetings Some teams set meetings in advance for the year Many teams have some of their meetings by conference call

Slide 47:Conference Call Meetings The protocol and etiquette for participating in a conference call are available on our website. http://www.ncnyumc.org/telecom/teleconference.html

Slide 48:Conference Call Guidelines The link to Teleconferencing is under Resources

Slide 49:Before and After the Meeting In advance of your meetings, the Team Leader will send you a reminder and the agenda At the end of the meeting, the Team Leader will provide you the option of requesting mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate Following the meeting, a draft copy of the minutes will be emailed to you for review prior to the next meeting

Slide 50:Ways to Focus Your Team Work Prayer Bible Study Consulting The Book of Discipline Referring to the Conference Ministry Plan

Slide 51:Team Membership is an Important Trust Attend all meetings If an emergency should arise be sure the Team Leader knows so that you may be excused and the team need not wait for you Prepare to participate Review past minutes ahead of time Study the issues on the teams current agenda Pray for a productive time together

Slide 52:Thank You Thank you for your willingness to serve your Lord and the church through leadership as a Ministry Area Coordinator

Slide 53:To view select portions of this presentation, click the arrow buttons next to the section. About our Area & Conference The Bishops� 7 Pathways Mission, Vision & Ministry Plan Ministry Area Coordinators

Slide 54:Team Leader

Slide 55:Mission and Vision As team leader you are responsible to cast the team vision and hold the group accountable to the mission. The team�s mission and vision fall within the larger context of the annual conference mission and vision.

Slide 56:Remember Our Mission Statement? Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ, to nurture and equip Christ-centered spiritual leaders to be in ministry and mission in God�s world.

Slide 57:Your Ministry�s Mission

Slide 58:Your Ministry�s Mission Statement

Slide 59:The NCNY Conference Vision Statement We envision the North Central New York Conference as the dynamic Body of Christ, transforming the world through: Vital spiritual leaders New and revitalized congregations Racial and ethnic diversity Connectional ministries

Slide 60:Your Ministry�s Vision

Slide 61:The Vision Statement The vision statement should, in a few sentences, outline and portray the desired future landscape in clear enough relief to facilitate strategic planning toward that end.

Slide 62: Visionary Thinking In visioning we are not thinking about what we can accomplish within the system, but rather what we can accomplish together with God, even if it means changing the system. The primary focus is on the outcome, not the means.

Slide 63:Staff Relations to the Ministry Areas: (click on Ministry Area to discover staff relationships)

Slide 64:The Church as an Organism Organizations have a rigid structure Managed by unchanging rules Policies and adaptations made from the top down. Organisms evolve and adapt Organisms need a skeleton Self-determined adaptations The church is the body of Christ blown by the wind of the Spirit�however�

Slide 65:The Church Needs a Plan What, who, by when Clear Descriptions Calling the passionate Timelines of Goals and Objectives Accountability Documentation Evaluation

Slide 66:Accountability: Keeping Your Ministry Area Coordinator Informed Share the team�s mission, vision and plans with the Ministry Area Coordinator Make the Ministry Area Coordinator is aware of goals, objectives and timelines established for your work Communicate regularly concerning progress

Slide 67:Management Tips for Team Leaders in an Organic Structure Clearly cast the vision for your team and keep the mission central Form follows function: be clear about the outcome you desire before you structure Create high accountability over outcomes with low control over methods Maintain a highly developed system for training and support Have a low celebration threshold

Slide 68:Planning Checklist for Team Meetings As a Team Leader, you need to plan for the: Pre-Meeting Meeting And Post-Meeting

Slide 69:Pre-Meeting Set the date, time and place Check the Conference Calendar on the Conference web site to minimize conflicts for your team members

Slide 70:This is where the Conference Calendar is located on the web site:

Slide 71:Location Arrange for a location for your meeting: Call or email Linda Houmiel at the Conference office to request a room � linda@ncnyumc.org or 1-800-699-8715 x306 If at another location such as a local church, confirm the location and time with them, then advise Linda You can also meet at a local church or other location. You can also meet at a local church or other location.

Slide 72:Conference Call Meetings You may also decide to hold a meeting via Conference Call: Determine who will participate and when the conference call meeting will take place Consult the process guidelines on the Conference web site for further direction

Slide 73:Conference Call Meetings The protocol and etiquette for participating in a conference call are available on our website http://www.ncnyumc.org/telecom/teleconference.html

Slide 74:Conference Call Guidelines The link to Teleconferencing is under Resources

Slide 75:Announce the Meeting Send an email to Linda Houmiel in the conference office (linda@ncnyumc.org) to initiate the following actions: Add the meeting to the Conference Calendar Have an email sent to your team with details of the meeting, including your agenda and travel directions, if needed

Slide 76:Meeting Preparations Secure a key for the meeting area, if needed; you can make arrangements with Linda Houmiel for a Conference office key Prepare an agenda & Ask a team member to take minutes Prepare devotions, or ask someone else

Slide 77:Meeting Preparations Make snack or meal plans, if needed; you may want to ask a team member to �host� your meetings Secure a Mileage Reimbursement Form from Pat Toukatly

Slide 78:Post-Meeting Tasks Send a draft of the Minutes to Anne Hutchins Draft Minutes, if received, will be emailed to your team in preparation for the next meeting Minutes that were approved at your meeting should be forwarded to Anne Hutchins for posting on your team web page Submit the Mileage Reimbursement sheet to Pat Toukatly.

Slide 79:Post-Meeting Tasks Clarify any projects or work that members, or sub-groups, will be working on Follow-up regarding any questions or points of clarification from your meeting Remember � your team work is often NOT just at the meeting!

Slide 80:Adding Team Members Always be looking across the diversity of our Conference for others who have the gifts and calling for the work being done within your team. Encourage people to prayerfully consider ways that God is calling them.

Slide 81:Adding Team Members If you find someone with a passion for the work of your team � Discuss the addition with the chair of the Nominating Team Invite the person to be involved with your team Notify Anne Hutchins with the person�s name and contact information

Slide 82:What are the boundaries of the teams� decision-making authority? Empowered by The Book of Discipline and Ministry Plan Teams have budget line authority and responsibility Teams are empowered to make decisions necessary to carry out their ministry Area Coordinators supervise the progress teams make in the realization of their visions Teams and Areas are accountable to the Annual Conference for their ministry in keeping with the Ministry Plan The Council ensures that the teams and ministry areas are aligned with the Ministry Plan and the Critical Issues

Slide 83:Who is responsible for creating the Conference Spending Plan? Finance Team Council Annual Conference

Slide 84:How is the budget for my Team and Ministry Area developed? Teams fill out a Budget Request Form, found on the Conference web site The team request is submitted to the Ministry Area Coordinator for review by the Ministry Area, meeting together Area requests are presented to the Finance Team and the Council Finance Team and Council consult on the budget proposal to be presented to Annual Conference When a team has unforeseen expenses and is in danger of going over budget the Team Leader may consult with the Area Coordinator to see if funding is available from other teams in the Area or the from the Area budget. If that is not the case, it may be possible for the Area Coordinator to initiate a request for additional funding from Conference Council contingency funds by submitting a request to the Conference Treasurer.

Slide 85:Who can attend Council meetings? All UM Meetings are �open meetings� with few exceptions

Slide 86:Thank You Thank you for your willingness to serve your Lord and the church through leadership as a Team Leader.

Slide 87:To view select portions of this presentation, click the arrow buttons next to the section. About our Area & Conference The Bishops� 7 Pathways Mission, Vision & Ministry Plan Ministry Area Coordinators

Slide 88:Ministry Area Coordinators

Slide 89:Coordination Ministry Area Coordinators: Communicate and coordinate the work of several teams Prepare for and attend Council meetings - Council schedule and agenda are on the Conference web site Are familiar with and utilize the resources of the conference staff

Slide 91:Staff Relationships to the Ministry Areas

Slide 92:Ministry Area Coordinator and Team Accountability As coordinator you are responsible to see that teams in your area are working to realize a defined vision and are true to their mission You are responsible to see that budgetary limitations are being respected by teams You are responsible to see that each team abides by the Book of Discipline and the Ministry Plan

Slide 93:How do we add members to a team? If you find someone with a passion for the work of a team in your Ministry Area � Discuss the addition with the chair of the Nominating Team Invite the person to be involved with the team Notify Anne Hutchins with the person�s name and contact information

Slide 94:What are the boundaries of the teams� decision-making authority? Empowered by The Book of Discipline and Ministry Plan Teams have budget line authority and responsibility Teams are empowered to make decisions necessary to carry out their ministry Area Coordinators supervise the progress teams make in the realization of their visions Teams and Areas are accountable to the Annual Conference for their ministry in keeping with the Ministry Plan The Council ensures that the teams and ministry areas are aligned with the Ministry Plan and the Critical Issues

Slide 95:What is my responsibility with respect to budget oversight? Review periodic financial reports for the teams in your area Be concerned if teams spend too little, or a team is over-spending When a team has unforeseen expenses and is in danger of going over budget the Team Leader may consult with the Area Coordinator to see if funding is available from other teams in the Area or the from the Area budget. If that is not the case, it may be possible for the Area Coordinator to obtain additional funding from Conference Council contingency funds. This is initiated by the Area Coordinator submitting a request to the Conference Treasurer, who will consolidate all budget requests for submission to the Conference Council and the Council Chair.

Slide 96:Who is responsible for creating the Conference Spending Plan? Finance Team Council Annual Conference

Slide 97:How is the budget for my Team and Ministry Area developed? Teams fill out a Budget Request Form, found on the Conference web site The team request is submitted to the Ministry Area Coordinator for review by the Ministry Area, meeting together Area requests are presented to the Finance Team and the Council Finance Team and Council consult on the budget proposal to be presented to Annual Conference

Slide 98:Who can attend Council meetings? All UM Meetings are �open meetings� with few exceptions

Slide 99:Thank You Thank you for your willingness to serve your Lord and the church through leadership as a Ministry Area Coordinator

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Slide 101: Clergy Benefits

Slide 102:CLERGY RETIREMENTSECURITY PROGRAM The name says it all: Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP). It is a retirement program providing lifetime income and account flexibility designed for those who serve God as clergy of The United Methodist Church.

Slide 103:ELIGIBILITY You are eligible to participate in CRSP if you are: a clergy member or local pastor under Episcopal appointment to a conference, church, charge, district or conference-controlled entity or unit, and are receiving compensation.

Slide 104:The Two Sides of CRSP Think of CRSP as two retirement plans for service beginning on January 1, 2007: a defined benefit (DB) plan, providing retirement income as long as you and, if you are married, your spouse, lives; and a defined contribution (DC) plan, providing an account balance you can access as your retirement needs require

Slide 105:DEFINED BENEFIT (DB) A DB plan helps provide financial security with monthly retirement income for life. It�s called a �defined benefit� plan because the amount of your benefit is defined in advance by a formula that includes the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) and your years of credited service. As your years of credited service to the Church grow, so will the amount of your monthly benefit.

Slide 106:At Retirement: DB Benefit 1.25% x Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) x Years of Credited Service After 12/31/2006 � 12 The General Board may pay you one lump sum rather than monthly benefits if your accrued benefit is small when you start your benefits. The DAC used for the calculation is the DAC in the year of your retirement. Reduced for less than full-time appointments.

Slide 107:EXAMPLE of DB Benefit Retires July 1, 2015, after 25 years of service in the denomination Has 8 1/2 years of full-time credited service under CRSP�January 1, 2007 through July 1, 2015 Assumes the 2015 DAC is $60,000 Here�s how the General Board calculates this clergy member�s CRSP monthly DB benefit: 1.25% (0.0125) x $60,000 (DAC) x 8.5 (Years of Credited Service) = $6,375 per year. The monthly benefit would be $6,375 � 12 months = $531.25 per month. The monthly benefit will increase 2% per year, after benefits start

Slide 108:DEFINED CONTRIBUTION (DC) The CRSP DC plan provides flexibility with a personal account balance that�s established for you. Every month your annual conference contributes 3% of your plan compensation to your DC retirement account. Account contributions and investment earnings grow tax deferred until you withdraw them.

Slide 109:At Retirement: DC Benefit When you�re ready to retire, you will have access to 100% of your DC account balance. You determine when and how much of your money you need�or you can leave it in your account and continue to manage its growth.

Slide 110:Combination of DB and DC Plans Each plan provides financial advantages, but, when combined, they form a secure and flexible clergy retirement program. Your DB plan provides the security of a lifetime retirement income. The DC plan gives you flexibility and choice in managing and growing your savings and investments.

Slide 111:UMPIPUnited Methodist Personal Investment Plan UMPIP is an Internal Revenue Code section 403(b)(9) retirement plan administered by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church (General Board)�the largest denominational pension fund in the world. Clergy can participate even if they are not enrolled in CRSP UMPIP is designed to provide one piece of your overall retirement portfolio.

Slide 112:Convenient before-tax and/or after-tax contributions (flat dollar amount or percentage, up to Internal Revenue Code limits) Accepts eligible rollovers from most retirement plans and IRAs Participant directs the investment of contributions among various investment fund options

Slide 113:LifeStage Investment Management Service Hardship loans and withdrawals Distribution available upon termination, disability, retirement or death Lump-sum, partial lump-sum or cash installment distribution options To learn more about Investment Options, Go to www.gbophb.org and click on �SRI & Funds� tab.

Slide 114:HEALTHFLEX HealthFlex is the comprehensive health care program offered by the Conference through The General Board. Eligibility Rules dictate that participants must be appointed full time at a local church or within the Conference structure.

Slide 115:Benefit packages and enrollment forms are mailed once eligibility is achieved Church pays for majority of premium at a blended rate, regardless of coverage level Participant pays 8 to 12% depending on family size Provides benefit in retirement if those eligibility rules are met

Slide 116:DISABILITY Off The Job Disability: Statutory DBL coverage through multi- peril insurance program On The Job Injury: Statutory Workers Comp coverage through multi-peril insurance program Long Term Disability / Death Benefit: Provided by church through CPP if full time

Slide 117:QUESTIONS on Clergy Benefits? Vicki Putney Director of Ministry Support Vicki@ncnyumc.org 800-699-8715 ext. 317

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Slide 119:New Pastors and the Board of Ordained Ministry

Slide 129:Continuing Education Policy(Continued)

Slide 130:Conference Continuing Education From time to time special opportunities are offered through various conference agencies for continuing ed. study and credit. These are listed on the NCNY Conf BOOM and Congregational Development web pages along with the form for continuing ed. funding reimbursement We urge you to check that site frequently

Slide 131:Policy Statement On Misconduct Of A Sexual Nature(Revised at the 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1999 Annual Conferences)

Slide 132:Safe Sanctuaries What is Safe Sanctuaries? Safe Sanctuaries is the name commonly given by UM Conferences and local churches to their individual efforts to make conference, district, and local church programs safe and welcoming for children, youth and the vulnerable.

Slide 133:Safe Sanctuaries Why do we need a Safe Sanctuaries Program? We, the NCNY Annual Conference, are committed to the holistic well being of each child, youth, and adult entrusted to us. This pledge to create Safe Sanctuaries demonstrates our commitment to the physical safety and spiritual growth of all our children, youth and adults.

Slide 134:Safe Sanctuaries Is there an opportunity for my church leadership to receive training for Safe Sanctuaries? One day training events are offered periodically which include: information on child abuse, how to reduce the risk of child abuse in the church, how to develop and maintain a Safe Sanctuary policy. Participants will also be equipped to lead a similar training event in their own church for the teachers and workers with children and youth.

Slide 135:Safe Sanctuaries You will find answers to these questions: What is sexual misconduct? What is abuse of a minor? How are boundaries crossed? What should you do if something happens? Is there a profile of an abuser? Is this preventable in my church? Is this really a problem in the local church?

Slide 136:Diversity training is an opportunity to more fully understand the complex racial issues facing the United Methodist Church, and to work toward a truly inclusive and welcoming environment. As we are united by our faith in Jesus Christ, we at the same time, value diversity.

Slide 137:Subcultures Our diversity is experienced in at least six subcultures. Theological Racial Gender Church type Geographic Economic

Slide 138:Diversity

Slide 139:Training Watch the Connections newspaper for additional opportunities for this training (required for clergy)

Slide 140:The Board of Ordained Ministry will be looking forward to serving you as you serve the Lord within our Conference boundaries. If you need to contact us for any reason appropriate contact numbers and addresses are found on the BOOM web page http://www.ncnyumc.org/BOOM/

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