Profile for Mission and Ministry - Brick River



Local Church -342900-11493500Profile for Mission and MinistryReview and update each year.Due by December 1 or as requested by DS-4445168910The United Methodist Church has an open, itinerant appointment process. Appointments are made by the Bishop in consultation with the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee, prioritizing a local church’s missional needs and a pastor's gifts for ministry. This form is to be filled out by the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee in accordance with Paragraph 427.1 of the current Book of Discipline. It is designed to communicate important information to the Bishop and District Superintendents that will be used in an advisory way and provided to the appointed pastor. (See "The Point of Appointments” document [also available at ].)00The United Methodist Church has an open, itinerant appointment process. Appointments are made by the Bishop in consultation with the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee, prioritizing a local church’s missional needs and a pastor's gifts for ministry. This form is to be filled out by the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee in accordance with Paragraph 427.1 of the current Book of Discipline. It is designed to communicate important information to the Bishop and District Superintendents that will be used in an advisory way and provided to the appointed pastor. (See "The Point of Appointments” document [also available at ].)Please use the “TAB” key to navigate to the next field or the “Shift-Tab” keys to go to the previous field.Church: FORMTEXT ?????Date Completed: FORMTEXT ?????District: FORMTEXT ?????Church Address: FORMTEXT ?????Church Phone: FORMTEXT ?????Email: FORMTEXT ?????Parsonage Address (if owned by church): FORMTEXT ?????Church’s Community/Local Mission FieldDescribe the neighborhood, community, area in which your church is located (urban, rural, racial/ethnic make-up, etc.). FORMTEXT ?????What trends are present in the community? (growth, transition, decline, etc.) FORMTEXT ?????What are the pressing issues in the community? FORMTEXT ?????How many of your church members live within the church’s neighborhood/mission area? FORMTEXT ?????Other comments regarding the community: FORMTEXT ?????Church Data What percentage of your active congregation is: FORMTEXT ????? ages 0-18 FORMTEXT ????? ages 19-35 FORMTEXT ????? ages 36-50 FORMTEXT ????? ages 51-65 FORMTEXT ????? ages 66-80 FORMTEXT ????? ages 80+Describe the racial/ethnic make-up of your congregation. FORMTEXT ?????List and describe all church staff positions (paid or volunteer). FORMTEXT ?????Describe your church’s leadership structure (Administrative Council/Board, Single Board, etc.). FORMTEXT ?????5. Does the church own a parsonage? FORMCHECKBOX No FORMCHECKBOX Yes - please check appropriate box(es): FORMCHECKBOX Pastor lives in church-owned parsonage FORMCHECKBOX Pastor does not live in church-owned parsonage FORMCHECKBOX Parsonage is rented to someone other than pastor FORMCHECKBOX Parsonage is not United Methodist property (for federated/united churches)List any future building or property plans: FORMTEXT ?????Church’s Ministry and MissionBriefly describe your congregation – its worship style, theological outlook, history, and events that have had significant impact on its history. FORMTEXT ?????What is your church’s vision/mission statement? (Attach any written statements.) Describe any established ministry programs or resources you are using toward achieving your church’s vison and mission. FORMTEXT ?????How are you calling and nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ? Describe any established ministry programs or resources you are using. FORMTEXT ?????How is your church reaching out to the community and meeting community needs? FORMTEXT ?????What are the key goals for your church in the next 1-3 years? If your church has a strategic plan, what are the key elements/goals of the plan and how is it being implemented? FORMTEXT ?????What is important to your congregational identity; what are your congregational strengths; and what are you most proud? What is of concern to the life of the congregation; what challenges are you facing; and is there unresolved conflict? FORMTEXT ?????Community LifeDescribe the church-owned parsonage if it is the pastor’s residence or could be in the future (i.e. style, rooms, handicapped accessibility, neighborhood, proximity to the church): FORMTEXT ?????What is the school district like? FORMTEXT ?????What other information might be important to a pastor moving to the community? FORMTEXT ?????Pastoral Leadership NeedsRealizing that all roles of a pastor are important, please choose the top eight areas to which you would like your pastor to give priority.Use numbers 1 through 8 with 1 being the highest ranking. Rank only the top eight. FORMTEXT ????? Designing & Leading Worship FORMTEXT ????? Preaching FORMTEXT ????? Equipping Laity FORMTEXT ????? Pastoral Counseling FORMTEXT ????? Children’s Ministry FORMTEXT ????? Youth Ministry FORMTEXT ????? Spiritual Growth of Members FORMTEXT ????? Evangelism FORMTEXT ????? Ecumenical Participation FORMTEXT ????? Teaching FORMTEXT ????? Church Administration FORMTEXT ????? Stewardship FORMTEXT ????? Visitation (Hospital & Emergency) FORMTEXT ????? Visitation (Congregation & Community) FORMTEXT ????? Vision – Leading Congregation FORMTEXT ????? Leading Staff FORMTEXT ????? Mission in Community FORMTEXT ????? Other FORMTEXT ?????What else would you like the Bishop and District Superintendents to know about your congregation’s pastoral needs and expectations? FORMTEXT ?????This report was prepared by: FORMTEXT ?????(Name/Title on behalf of [Group])Date: FORMTEXT ????? ................
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