2024 “MY JOB” Workshops
The Northwest District and Arkansas Conference are providing resources to equip you in your ministry. All disciples are called to serve and you have demonstrated your willingness to use the spiritual gifts and talents God has given you to lead your congregation in its disciple-making and world-transforming mission.
As we start a new year, you may be wondering exactly what is expected of you if you’ve agreed to serve in a leadership role that is new to you, while others may desire a current refresher of the Disciplinary expectations for your committee. One of the responsibilities of a district superintendent is to train and equip members of the Book of Discipline governing committees. This year, DS Blake Bradford will be leading a series of online ZOOM sessions to share the “why” and “how” of the different committees and answer some of your questions.
Downloadable PDF Workshop Slides:
January 2024 VIDEO Recordings:
Church Council, Finance, and Trustees “My Job” Video
Workshop Links:
UMC Minimum Insurance Requirements (GCFA website)
15 Passenger Van Policy Sample (GCFA website)
Trust Clause Q&A (GCFA website)
Insurance Considerations for Leasing and Renting Church or Ministry Property (GCFA website)
3rd Party Leases of Church Property (GCFA website)
ARUMC Administrative Services Resources (includes sample internal financial controls
Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee “My Job” Video
Workshop Links:
Pastors in Transition Website (includes Annual Timeline for Monthly SPRC Meetings)
“When Moses Met Aaron: Staffing and Supervision in Large Congregations” by Susan Beaumont - recommended book for staffing systems
Simplified Accountable Structure (Single Board) “My Job” Video
Workshop Links:
Sample Leadership Covenant (PDF) from “Mission Possible for the Small Church” but applicable for all size churches
Sample Guiding Principles (PDF) from “Mission Possible for the Small Church” but applicable for all size churches
For Churches exploring the concept of Simplified Accountable Structure, here are the videos I filmed for the UMC’s Discipleship Ministries that shares the “why” and path for transition to the model