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Mission Shaped Leadership Workshop. Corporate Relationships. Leadership Relationships. Wider Church Bishop and Diocese State Government Congregation Clergy. The Episcopal Church of the United States (ECUSA).
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Mission Shaped Leadership Workshop Corporate Relationships
Leadership Relationships • Wider Church • Bishop and Diocese • State Government • Congregation • Clergy
The Episcopal Church of the United States (ECUSA) • The Episcopal Church is one of 38 autonomous churches in the Anglican Communion, totaling more than 70 million members in 164 countries. • The Church is composed of nine provinces, organized geographically, and 100 Dioceses. • Colorado is located in Province VI.
Vestry Relationship Expectations National Canons for Vestries: • Legal representatives of the Parish in all matters concerning corporate property • Relationship of Parish with clergy • Standard Business Methods followed
Relationship Expectations Diocesan Canons • Meetings called with reasonable notice given to all. • Election procedures according to By-Laws • Treasurer provides monthly financial statements to the Vestry • Stewardship Campaign Annually
Bishop’s Committee Responsibilities • Appointed by the Bishop • Operating division of the Diocese • Funds in name of church and the Diocese • Treasurer to provide monthly statements • Follow Guidelines for Missions • Diocese owns property
Government Relationship • 501 (c) (3) Registration • Use of Diocesan Sales Tax Exemption • All missions and parishes must obtain their own FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number)
Government Relationship Defined Colorado Law • Colorado Non-profit Corporation Act: fiduciary obligations (Articles of Incorporation updated and filed) • Risk management: Church Insurance Corporation
Clergy Relationship • Letters of Agreement & Compensation guidelines • Mutual Ministry Reviews & Clergy Reviews
Mutual Ministry Reviews • Congregational Goals and Objectives • Ministry Review for Congregation • Ministry Review for Individual Members • Ministry Review for Leadership • Review Congregational Context • Adjustments & Plans for Next Steps
Clergy Reviews • Congregational Factors • Job Description • Personnel Committee • Goal Priorities to review • Gather data • Conversation • Adjustments
Community Relationship • What is the story about our church in the local community? • Who is our neighbor and what are their needs? • How are we called to meet them?
Healthy Relationships • “Engaged Detachment” or Being Self-Differentiated • Emotionally engaged and able to participate • Let others to be responsible for themselves • Maintaining boundaries • Setting Direction • Define the task and take action • Dealing with Resistance and Sabotage • Managing acute and chronic anxietty
Group Conversation • Use self differentiation worksheet to evaluate your own working relationships as a vestry/Bishop’s Committee. • Talk about ways you can increase healthy relationships in your congregations.