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How To Study A Case

Learn how to study a case effectively by analyzing characters, events, and issues. Explore different perspectives and make informed decisions based on reflection and discussion with colleagues.

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How To Study A Case

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  1. How To Study A Case HiRho Park, Ph. D., D. Min., PCC Executive Director Clergy Lifelong Learning & UMC Cyber campus

  2. How To Study A CaseParticipation in studying a case • Share your ideas and give your reasons • Listen to others, evaluate their positions • Be an open mind and be willing to change it in light of new insights or evidence • Enjoy the process

  3. Follow the steps below to study a case 1. Read the case several times. Get to know all the details. 2. Analyze the case: writing down a. Characters – discuss about each character b. Chronology of the event – develop a chronology of events c. Identify the issues – values, attitudes, acts d. Discuss about positions reasonable persons might take 3. Review all those facts above and reflect on them. 4. Teaching point: think of any theoretical/theological resources which would be helpful to resolve the case 5. Decide on your course of action and share with colleagues. You need to defend your decision, therefore there is usually no single right answer.

  4. Analyze the case: writing down • Characters – discuss about each character • Rev. Green. Well known, respected, loved by people. Served 10 years. Friendly, hugger. His priority is church. His family rarely seen together. • Pastor’s wife. Working at a local library. • Two children, high school and college. • part-time administrative assistant, served many years. Experienced aggressive hug but dismissed. • Part-time music director, served many, many years. • Part-time youth leader, new. • A woman who complained. Left the church. • Church leadership. Dismissed complaints.

  5. b. Chronology of the event – develop a chronology of events Audrey, Sunday School teacher. Approached Pastor Green first. Received counseling from Pastor Green. Not happy marriage. Pastor Green convinced Audrey that she needs practical therapy. Pastor Green raped Audrey in his office. Pastor Green blames Audrey. Audrey’s husband demanded resign of Pastor Green. Went to media and left Audrey. Audrey left broken, ashamed and destitute. The church was divided. Church leaders reported to denominational leaders. Pastor Green was removed. Members left the church. Members got angry at Audrey. Response team came to the Church. Women started to coming out of the closet.

  6. Identify the issues – values, attitudes, acts Confusion: Audrey Manipulation: Pastor Green Blaming: Audrey Denying:This was nothing more than an affair. Ambiguity: Members were not told clearly what would happen to their church or how healing could ever be possible. Shame: Counseling was offered but declined. Silence: Five months space and the new pastors did not know much about it. Pastors were not told about what happened. Victims: Who?

  7. Discuss about positions reasonable persons might take What would you do? • Review all those facts above and reflect on them. • Teaching point: think of any theoretical/theological resources which would be helpful to resolve the case ¶ 362. Complaint Procedures, just resolution is the goal Role of BOM: Develop policies about clergy sexual misconduct, provide ongoing education and prevention for all clergy, provide funding and resources for congregations, families of clergy, victim/survivors, and clergy colleagues who are impacted by clergy misconduct, provide mediation teams that understand law and ministry, provide resources. 5. Decide on your course of action and share with colleagues. You need to defend your decision, therefore there is usually no single right answer.

  8. Complaint Process Chart Supervisory Response Process ¶362.b Written Complaint to Bishop Notices to complaint and respondent and BOM (within 90 days) Just Resolution/Not an administrative or a judicial proceeding (Bishop, Complaint, Respondent, Witness) Supervisory Response Outcome (Dismissal ¶362.e.(1) , Mediate ¶362.g, Accountability Agreement) Notice (Bishop notifies BOM)

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