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Priesthood Faithfulness Report

Priesthood Faithfulness Report. 2010 World Conference. Priesthood Ministry Purpose. Every baptized Christian is called to ministry. The purpose of priesthood ministry is to: Edify the people of God in covenant community Be Christ’s transformative presence in the world.

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Priesthood Faithfulness Report

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  1. Priesthood FaithfulnessReport 2010 World Conference

  2. Priesthood Ministry Purpose Every baptized Christian is called to ministry. The purpose of priesthood ministry is to: • Edify the people of God in covenant community • Be Christ’s transformative presence in the world

  3. Servant Leadership Ministry of Presence Invitation & Witness Hospitality & Welcome Spiritual Formation Sharing the Sacraments Peacebuilding Pastoral Care Generosity Preaching Teaching Public Ministry Based on giftedness, priesthood are called and ordained to share specific ministries of…

  4. A healthy congregation includes ministries of… • Witnessing and Invitation • Gathering • Sending and Serving

  5. Priesthood ministry is to sustain and advance the mission of the church in the world, and is for the sake of the… World Community Congregation

  6. Church visionincludes faithful priesthood ministers who are… • Culturally and socially diverse • Servant leaders • Known for integrity • Committed to effective ministry • Generous and promote generosity • Passionate for lifelong learning and formation

  7. Motivated Inspired Growing Competent Faithful Willing to Serve Stewards of mind, body, spirit, and relationships Connected with the faith community The church’s mission depends on priesthood who are…

  8. Process of Calling, Preparation, Expectations, & Renewal • Presiding Officer Initiates Call (following prayer and discernment) • Administrative Approval • Presentation of the Call

  9. Process of Calling, Preparation, Expectations, & Renewal • Period of Exploration & Discernment (up to 1 year) • Office-specific study • Spiritual Preparation • Assigned Guide or Mentor • Acceptance of Church Identity Statements

  10. Process of Calling, Preparation, Expectations, & Renewal • Acceptance of Call • Announcement to Congregation • Congregational Approval of Call

  11. Process of Calling, Preparation, Expectations, & Renewal • Period of Preparation (Up to 1 year) • Complete preordination studies • Practice ministry with a mentor or guide • Create a Plan for Ministry

  12. Process of Calling, Preparation, Expectations, & Renewal • Ordination and Covenant to Honor, Nurture, & Embody Ministry • Ongoing Expectations • Annual Priesthood Plan for Ministry • Ongoing Study & Development • Covenant Renewal • Local & World Ministries Contributor

  13. Process of Calling, Preparation, Expectations, & Renewal • Self-Reflection and Renewal (3-year cycle) • Summary of past 3 years of ministry • Record of Study and Workshops • Summary of future Plan for Ministry • Acceptance of Covenant of Ministry Statement

  14. Annual Priesthood Covenant • A service to celebrate the covenant of priesthood ministry will be created. • Congregations may add this covenant renewal to the annual worship cycle. • The worship publicly upholds members of the priesthood and the call to servant ministry.

  15. Serving in priesthood ministry may be for a period of time in a disciple’s life. Depending on interest and circumstances, ordination is not necessarily a lifelong calling.

  16. Priesthood Verification • Every 3 years the pastor will verify each priesthood member’s status. • A Priesthood Status Report Form will be provided to assist the pastor with verification, using technology where feasible.

  17. Priesthood with Inactive Status • Ideally, local leaders will contact priesthood members who have inactive status to determine their ministry intent. • If priesthood members remain inactive for another 3 years, they may be released following already established guidelines.

  18. Mutual Commitment to Faithfulness Principles The process & structure of Priesthood Faithfulness gives attention to… • Honoring who we are and who we are becoming • Nurturing ministerial formation and development • Embodying the presence and person of Jesus Christ

  19. Honor Honor the Holy • Recognize the power of the Holy Spirit to work with those who serve Honor Our Heritage • Value the theology, beliefs, and practices of ordained ministry within the Community of Christ faith journey Honor the Organization • Respect the current and emerging administrative guidance and pastoral ministry

  20. Nurture Nurture the Person • Mentor and care for disciples and their development Nurture the Process • Approach priesthood faithfulness as empowering and freeing, rather than judgmental and restrictive Nurture the Potential • Seek continual improvement for all facets of ministry

  21. Embody Embody Message • Recall disciples to the foundational message of the gospel of Jesus Christ Embody Mission • Focus on the missional goals of the faith community rather than personal fulfillment or congregational maintenance Embody Ministry • Proclaim and teach the gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and guide the life of the community in worship, mission, and caring ministry

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