November 22, 2009

The Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is the administrative unit in our church that works together with staff and congregational interests to realize the mission of our church. Some of those specific tasks include (as listed in the Book of Discipline):

• Educating and reminding both the staff and the congregation to focus on working together toward the mission of the church by promoting unity and encouraging, strengthening, nurturing, supporting and respecting the pastor(s), staff and their families
• Leading conversation between the congregation and the staff/pastor about ministry direction, including recommendations about staff positions to carry out the work of the church
• Developing and recommending written policy and procedures on employment and non-appointed staff, including provision for insurance, pension, and severance pay
• Assessing job performance of the staff/pastor at least annually for the purpose of realigning staff position descriptions with the mission of the church
• Conferring and consulting with the district superintendent
• Supporting lifelong learning and spiritual renewal for all staff (continuing education)
• Identifying and supporting individuals from the congregation whom God seems to be calling for ordained ministry

For further information or to contact a SPRC member, please call the church office at 584-3720.

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