LEADERSHIP NOMINATION
& INTEREST GUIDELINES
For January – December 2021
& INTEREST GUIDELINES
For January – December 2021
Thank you for your interest in utilizing your gifts and graces to benefit our church as a prospective member of one of our leadership teams. There are a number of key leadership ministries and teams described on the next page and each has a unique role in helping Wesley fulfill its mission: “To become a community of Christians that connect, educate and equip souls for Christ.” Your prayerful consideration and response are important. Gifted leaders are critical to the health and welfare of the church and church leadership is a significant opportunity for spiritual growth and development.
The Nomination and Lay Leadership Team nominates candidates for leadership in the church to the annual Charge Conference, which usually meets at the beginning of October. We seek persons who live out their vows of membership to “support Wesley with their prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness,” while also representing the diversity of our congregation. The team’s aim is to discern God’s leading with special consideration given to the following leadership criteria:
• Understanding of and commitment to the Mission and Vision of Wesley UMC
• Support of Wesley through active participation (including in worship and financially)
• Ability to attend meetings and willingness to carry out tasks
• Demonstrate by example spiritual maturity and commitment to be a disciple of Jesus Christ
For our administrative teams, we ask for a four-year commitment to ensure fit and continuity of leadership. Each new committee member serves for one year with voice but no vote, learning more about the team and its roles and responsibilities. Then members serve for a three-year term. Terms begin January 1 with an Orientation Day for all leaders usually held on a Saturday in mid-January. Our ministry teams have varying time commitments due to the nature of their work.
Please take time to read and complete this form. Then send your completed form no later than Sunday, September 23, 2020 by clicking the submit button. If you have questions or would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to contact me, the Senior Pastor, Dr. Marion Miller at [email protected].
Sincerely,
The Nomination and Lay Leadership Team
The Nomination and Lay Leadership Team nominates candidates for leadership in the church to the annual Charge Conference, which usually meets at the beginning of October. We seek persons who live out their vows of membership to “support Wesley with their prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness,” while also representing the diversity of our congregation. The team’s aim is to discern God’s leading with special consideration given to the following leadership criteria:
• Understanding of and commitment to the Mission and Vision of Wesley UMC
• Support of Wesley through active participation (including in worship and financially)
• Ability to attend meetings and willingness to carry out tasks
• Demonstrate by example spiritual maturity and commitment to be a disciple of Jesus Christ
For our administrative teams, we ask for a four-year commitment to ensure fit and continuity of leadership. Each new committee member serves for one year with voice but no vote, learning more about the team and its roles and responsibilities. Then members serve for a three-year term. Terms begin January 1 with an Orientation Day for all leaders usually held on a Saturday in mid-January. Our ministry teams have varying time commitments due to the nature of their work.
Please take time to read and complete this form. Then send your completed form no later than Sunday, September 23, 2020 by clicking the submit button. If you have questions or would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to contact me, the Senior Pastor, Dr. Marion Miller at [email protected].
Sincerely,
The Nomination and Lay Leadership Team
Opportunities for Leadership - Administrative Teams - 2021:
Administrative Council: Responsible for the vision, direction, and financial health of the congregation. Membership consists of the Leaders from each of the following administrative and ministry teams and the Senior Pastor. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month and an annual retreat.
Nomination and Lay Leadership Team: Oversees the identification and development of leadership at Wesley. Creates and nominates the slate of leadership candidates for each annual Church Charge Conference held in October. Meetings are generally held quarterly beginning in January and then monthly from August to October. Senior Pastor, Dr. Marion Miller serves as the chair.
Finance Administration: Oversees the church’s financial health and annual audit, provides financial direction, recommends annual budget, invests funds, and communicates the church’s financial condition to the Administrative Council and Church Conference. Meetings are generally held monthly on the 2nd Thursdays of the month.
Staff Parish Relations Committee: Acts as liaison between staff, clergy and the congregation. Sets policies for lay staff salaries and benefits; and approve job descriptions and hiring process. Works to ensure that Wesley is a fulfilling place to work. Members may not be related to a current staff member. Meetings are monthly or as needed, and are held on the 4th Tuesdays.
Trustees of Property: Charged with the care and maintenance of church property. Major items include building repair, roofing, HVAC, long-range building needs and other capital purchases. Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of the month or as needed. Much work is also done through electronic communications.
Stewardship Commission: Works with Administrative Council on the development and implementation of annual stewardship campaigns, as well as, long-term giving and endowments.
Lay Delegates to Annual Conference: Each year the Indiana United Methodist Conference meets to conduct business and make connections among all United Methodist churches in Indiana. This event is traditionally a three-day event held in the June timeframe. Wesley has approximately 8-10 lay delegates.
Leadership Training Opportunities:
Administrative Council: Responsible for the vision, direction, and financial health of the congregation. Membership consists of the Leaders from each of the following administrative and ministry teams and the Senior Pastor. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month and an annual retreat.
Nomination and Lay Leadership Team: Oversees the identification and development of leadership at Wesley. Creates and nominates the slate of leadership candidates for each annual Church Charge Conference held in October. Meetings are generally held quarterly beginning in January and then monthly from August to October. Senior Pastor, Dr. Marion Miller serves as the chair.
Finance Administration: Oversees the church’s financial health and annual audit, provides financial direction, recommends annual budget, invests funds, and communicates the church’s financial condition to the Administrative Council and Church Conference. Meetings are generally held monthly on the 2nd Thursdays of the month.
Staff Parish Relations Committee: Acts as liaison between staff, clergy and the congregation. Sets policies for lay staff salaries and benefits; and approve job descriptions and hiring process. Works to ensure that Wesley is a fulfilling place to work. Members may not be related to a current staff member. Meetings are monthly or as needed, and are held on the 4th Tuesdays.
Trustees of Property: Charged with the care and maintenance of church property. Major items include building repair, roofing, HVAC, long-range building needs and other capital purchases. Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of the month or as needed. Much work is also done through electronic communications.
Stewardship Commission: Works with Administrative Council on the development and implementation of annual stewardship campaigns, as well as, long-term giving and endowments.
Lay Delegates to Annual Conference: Each year the Indiana United Methodist Conference meets to conduct business and make connections among all United Methodist churches in Indiana. This event is traditionally a three-day event held in the June timeframe. Wesley has approximately 8-10 lay delegates.
Leadership Training Opportunities:
- Senior Pastor Dr. Marion Miller Leadership Seminars held periodically, and in partnership with local organizations (Money Matters; Financial Literacy, etc.)
- Adult Discipleship Classes
- Global Leadership Summit is a world-class experience designed to help leaders get better and embrace your grander vision – and the reason God called you to lead.
- Wesley’s annual winter leadership summit held each year in January.
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