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WELCOME. The Staff-Parish Relations Committee. & Wisconsin Conference UMC Circuit Ministry 2010 Training. Welcome & Introduction. Welcome District Superintendent’s self introduction Participants’ introduction Opening Devotion/Prayer

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  1. WELCOME

  2. The Staff-Parish Relations Committee & Wisconsin Conference UMC Circuit Ministry 2010 Training

  3. Welcome & Introduction • Welcome • District Superintendent’s self introduction • Participants’ introduction • Opening Devotion/Prayer • How many are new to the SPRC/PPRC? If we could address a question you have, what would that be?

  4. The Purpose of TRAINING To provide members of the SPRC/PPRC with the necessary information and tools to have a fruitful ministry as a committee toward the fulfillment of the Mission of the Church.

  5. The Purpose of TRAINING Ephesians 4:11-12 “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to PREPARE or EQUIP or PERFECT or EMPOWER God’s people (laos) for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be BUILT.”

  6. Topics of Discussion • Review being grounded as a spiritual leader. • Keep first our Mission to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ. • Priorities of the UMC for 2009-2012 by General Conference. • Circuit Ministry Model. • Living out our Vision from year to year. • Ministry Plan Implementation. • Importance of Community Change Circles. • Overview why the UMC practices Open Itinerancy. • Cross-Racial and Cross-Cultural Appointments in UMC. • Duties of SPRC • Learn Skills for an effective SPRC. • Apportionments. • Frequently asked questions…?

  7. Are you a spiritual leader? • Do you attend to the means of grace? • The means of grace include: public worship, scripture study, Communion, prayer, fasting, acts of mercy, Christian conferencing—as a participant in the community of faith.

  8. A Healthy Body of Christ • Colossians 1:18 sees Christ as head of the body • SPRC is the immune system—it works with the head! • We open the body to what it needs; we reject those things that are unhealthy. • We put our arm around & care for the people where the situation is unhealthy…

  9. The Mission of The UnitedMethodistChurch To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World

  10. 2009-2012 Priorities of the UMC,by the General Conference • Developing Principled Christian Leaders • Creating New and Renewed Congregations • Engaging in Ministry With the Poor • Improving Global Health How can the SPRC/PPRC help in fulfilling these priorities?

  11. Circuit Ministry Model • Conference number of Circuits: 55 • Do you know how many Circuits are in your region? • Do you know the number of congregations in your region? • Do you know how many pastors are in your region? • Clergy Team: Purpose • Clergy & Lay Team: Purpose • Expectations of Circuit Teams • Role of Circuits in Appointment Issues

  12. Living out our Vision from year to year • 2009 Live Enthusiastically • 2010 Give Wholeheartedly • 2011 Love Unconditionally • 2012 Live, Give, Love….Beyond • All Expectation

  13. MINISTRY PLANS 2009 AND BEYOND

  14. Ministry Plans Seven Key Areas of Focus for effective ministry planning and implementation. • One year into the Ministry Plan process, what questions do you have and where would you like help and support?

  15. THE POWER OF INERTIA

  16. Most Plans Die Early Desired Reality B A Current Reality C INERTIA

  17. THE POWER OF INERTIA What are you doing to counteract inertia? Where are you meeting resistance? What challenges do you face to implement your plan?

  18. CONTINGENCY PLANNING

  19. The Shortest Distance (Never a Straight Line…) The Opponents The Apathetic The Roadblocks Resistance to change is normal. People will object. Situations will change. The status quo will fight back. • Good planning requires anticipation. When something goes wrong, don’t give up – plan ahead.

  20. CONTINGENCY PLANNING What are likely obstacles you will face? What are your options? What are your worst case scenarios, and how will you make sure they don’t stop you?

  21. OUTCOMES & EVALUATION

  22. Impact Awareness: What Difference Are We Making? The most successful plans: • Identify key objectives • Clarify why they are important • Develop appropriate metrics • Evaluate impact • Adjust objectives

  23. OUTCOMES & EVALUATION What will success look like? How will you know you are being successful? By what measures will you determine how lives are being changed?

  24. COMMUNICATION

  25. Transparency & Openness Planning impacts just about everything and everyone. Make sure people feel heard, they know what’s going on, and they are aware of any decisionsthat will directly impact them. When leading change, face-to-face communication is always best. Planning isn’t about marketing; it’s about relationships. The purpose of good planning is to make things better for everyone.

  26. COMMUNICATION Who are you talking to about your plan? How well do people in the church know what’s going on with the plan? How are you receiving feedback?

  27. ACCOUNTABILITY & OWNERSHIP

  28. Accountable Leadership is the Key Good planning is more art than science, but the key is clear expectations: • Who is responsible… • For what… • By when… • With what specific expectations? The congregation must OWN the plan – laity leadership is the “make or break” factor.

  29. ACCOUNTABILITY & OWNERSHIP Who is responsible to make the plan work? Who really owns this plan? What roles do the various leaders, boards, councils, and committees have for the plan’s success? What responsibility does the congregation have?

  30. THE PASTOR'S ROLE

  31. Coach, Cheerleader, Collaborator If the ministry plan is dependent on the pastoral leadership, it is doomed to fail. Coach – help others develop the skills to implement the plan. Cheerleader – promote the plan and encourage those who implement it. Collaborator – work in partnership so plan can run smoothly even in times of pastoral change.

  32. THE PASTOR'S ROLE What steps are you taking to “pastor-proof” your ministry plan? What are the primary roles the pastoral leadership play in the ministry plan? What are the primary roles laity leadership play in making the ministry plan successful?

  33. SUCCESSION PLANNING

  34. Process & Journey – Where Next? Planning should be like a movie – scenes always changing – or a journey – each new curve brings new vistas into view. • Stay constantly focused on the “vision horizon” – look as far as you can into your future.

  35. SUCCESSION PLANNING Who is looking to the future beyond the current plan? What new has come to light since you began the process? What successes from this year can you build on in year two?

  36. Community Change Circles • History of Community Change Circles • Purpose of CCC in WAC • Training events for leaders • Invitation to P/SPRC and Church Council leaders • Desired outcome of CCC • Becoming a global community – United Methodist community

  37. Open Itinerancy • All appointments are made based on the gifts of the clergy and the leadership needs of the community, congregations and circuits. • Cross Racial/Cultural Appointments in Wisconsin happening since before the merger in 1969.

  38. How Do We Prepare? • Train S/PPRC • Following this training, take the message back to your congregation(s). • Create a mutual covenant with the clergy (sample) • Talk with each other • Celebrate differences • Practice communication • Ask for assistance as needed

  39. What are Cross-Racial and Cross Cultural Appointments in UMC? • Cross-racial means: Clergy appointed to serve in congregation(s) where the majority is different race from the clergy. For example: African American clergy serving mostly Caucasian congregation and community • Cross-cultural means: Clergy appointed to serve in congregation(s) where the majority is different culture from the clergy. For example, a clergy from Germany serving in the U.S.

  40. Why are Cross Racial/Cultural Appointments Made? • Creative Response to increasing global inclusiveness within the Church and leadership • Biblical/Theological Grounding • The example of Paul (Romans 1, 1 Cor. 9) • The Church is called to witness to the world what it means to live in love and celebrate diversity.

  41. Overcoming Isolation • Encourage the clergy and family (who are often the only ethnic persons in the community) to find a way to connect to their own ethnic community on a regular basis, including financial support and time to attend conference ethnic caucus meetings, support groups, etc. • As part of Covenant, encourage and expect time for renewal each year. • Encourage full participation with the circuit clergy team.

  42. Welcome • Set up face to face interactions (house meetings, welcome meals, introduction of the country or culture of the pastor.) • Parsonage/office (stewardship expectations, decorating, extended families, etc.) • Support for spouse and children (as needed). Issues: • Racial Hostility • Cultural Confusions 3. Language

  43. Racial Hostility • Accept the fact that racism and prejudice are real. • Strategize with pastor how to handle racial hostility. • How and to whom it is reported. • Plans for lay people to address it when it is observed or experienced. • Affirm the commitment for being an inclusive church whenever you can.

  44. Dealing with Cultural Confusions • Encourage one to one visits and building of relationships. • Encourage people to go to a deeper level of understanding. • Discuss leadership styles i.e. perceptions of authority and respect of clergy. • Encourage connecting with clergy advocates and circuit support.

  45. Language & Speech • Help provide speech improvement for pastors for whom English is a second language. Funding support is available through the Annual Conference contact regional office. • Encourage and be patient.

  46. Resources A Many Colored Kingdom: Multicultural Dynamics for Spiritual Formation by Elizabeth Conde-Frazier, S. Steve Kang, and Gary A. Parrett (Paperback - Mar 1, 2004) Meeting God at the Boundaries: Cross-Cultural-Cross-Racial Clergy Appointments by Lucia Ann McSpadden (Paperback - Jan 2003) • The Color of Faith (Building Community in a Multiracial Society by Fumitaka Matsuoka • The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb (A Spirituality for Leadership in a Multicultural Community) by Eric H. F. Law

  47. Duties of SPRC/PPRC2008 BOD ¶ 258.2 • Encourage, strengthen, nurture, support-pastor & staff • Promote-unity in the churches • Confer, counsel & consult • Communicate-nature & function • Interpret-mission & ministry • Educate-value of diversity

  48. Duties of SPRC/PPRC…cont. • Develop-job descriptions • Encourage-continuing education • Recommend-candidates & lay speakers • Cooperate- appointment process, information gathering, and update congregation’s profile • Continuing Education (at least one week a year, and one month every 4 years) ¶350.2

  49. Duties of SPRC/PPRC…cont. • Recommend-compensation • Provide-evaluation • Be Trained-competency • Team work-Trustees & Finance • Regional & Conf. Reports on Time • Report-misconduct • Remember-Big Picture • Get familiar with Sabbatical Leave for Associate members or clergy members ¶ 352 of the 2008 BOD.

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