Job Descriptions and Leadership Training in the United Methodist Church 2017-2020

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Job Descriptions and Leadership Training in the United Methodist Church 2017-2020
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Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0881778613
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The new version of Job Descriptions differs from previous editions, including format and design changes. Each job description includes this information: Result Expected Spiritual Gifts and Qualifications Helpful for This Position Responsibilities Support to Expect from the Congregation Getting Started People and Agencies That Can Help Resources for Help In addition to individual positions within congregational life, the book explores biblical roots and dimensions of leader development. It includes new thinking based on field research and training leaders in a variety of settings. Purchasers receive permission to reproduce individual job description pages for use in church workshops

Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020: Complete Set with Slipcase & Online Access

by General Board Of Discipleship
Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020: Complete Set with Slipcase & Online Access
Author: General Board Of Discipleship
Publisher: Cokesbury
Total Pages: 1686
Release: 2016-11-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501830120
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"The local church is to minister to persons in the community where the church is located, to provide appropriate training and nurture to all, to cooperate in ministry with other local churches, to defend God's creation and live as an ecologically responsible community, and to participate in the worldwide mission of the church." — Book of Discipline 2012 ¶202 The twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020, one for each ministry area, cover church leadership areas, as well as areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness. The booklets are tools that get new lay leaders off to a good start and as a reference resource for all lay leaders. Each booklet includes the basic "job description" for the leader as well as practical "how-to" information important to implementing ministry effectively. Brief and to the point making it a perfect resource for the busy, but spirit-led leader. eBook Edition allows you download a digital file of all 26 Guidelines to your eReader for personal use. Include Guidelines included in Sets and sold separately are: Adult Ministries Advocates for Inclusiveness Children's Ministries Christian Education Church Council Church Historian Church & Society Communications Evangelism Family Ministries Finance Higher Education & Campus Ministry Lay Leader/Lay Member Men's Ministries Ministries With Young People Mission Nominations & Leadership Development Pastor Pastor-Parish Relations Scouting & Civil Youth-Serving Ministry Small Group Ministries Small Membership Church Stewardship Trustees Women's Ministries Worship

Guidelines Pastor

by General Board Of Discipleship
Guidelines Pastor
Author: General Board Of Discipleship
Publisher: Cokesbury
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2016-11-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501829823
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The pastoral leader is the primary spiritual leader of the congregation. The pastor carries the responsibility for a number of different ministry tasks, which are condensed into seven categories. Effective pastors will also take intentional time for their own spiritual growth and restoration to maintain a vital ministry. This Guideline helps each pastor navigate their role a pastoral leader. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020 that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more.

Guidelines Church Council

by General Board Of Discipleship
Guidelines Church Council
Author: General Board Of Discipleship
Publisher: Cokesbury
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2016-11-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501830317
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The church council exists to create and supervise the strategic plan for your local congregation fulfills its mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ. This twofold function includes both leadership and management. This Guideline is designed to help equip you and your ministry team to navigate these two functions. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020 that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more.

Guidelines Nominations & Leadership Development

by General Board Of Discipleship
Guidelines Nominations & Leadership Development
Author: General Board Of Discipleship
Publisher: Cokesbury
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2016-11-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501829556
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The heart of local church ministry is in its lay leadership. Identifying, developing , deploying, and evaluating Christian spiritual leaders who serve from their strengths and gifts is a key to the life and vitality of the congregation. This Guideline is designed to help implement the work of the ministry area, which is formerly known as Committee on Lay Leadership. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020 that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more.

Guidelines Stewardship

by General Board Of Discipleship
Guidelines Stewardship
Author: General Board Of Discipleship
Publisher: Cokesbury
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2016-11-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501829971
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Local church members join with the promise to uphold the church with “prayers, presence, gifts, and service.” The ministry of stewardship is concerned with the appropriate employment of the fruits of that pledge throughout the ministries of the church. This Guideline is designed to help implement and guide the work of the ministry area. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020 that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more.

The United Methodist Church Membership Records Manual 2017-2020

by Gen. Council Finance & Admin.
The United Methodist Church Membership Records Manual 2017-2020
Author: Gen. Council Finance & Admin.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2017-01-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781501835759
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This manual provides the membership secretary, church staff, and ministry teams with the information and instructions they need to maintain membership records and nurture individuals through their faith journey. The manual includes a sample of each record sheet and complete instructions on completing each record.

Questions & Answers About The United Methodist Church, Revised

by Thomas S. McAnally
Questions & Answers About The United Methodist Church, Revised
Author: Thomas S. McAnally
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1501871145
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McAnally has revised Questions & Answers About The United Methodist Church to update statistics and information throughout the book, along with new frequently asked questions not in the current edition. This book is a useful guide that answers the most frequently asked questions about the beliefs, practices, and history of The United Methodist Church. The information is brief, and is presented in an easy question-and-answer format. It is great for those new to The United Methodist Church or those who want to know more. Great give-away to new members or those interested in joining Gain a better understanding of The United Methodist Church Q&A format creates an easy reference for information and statistics about The United Methodist Church Also available for the first time in Spanish with the title - Preguntas y respuestas sobre la Iglesia Metodista Unida.