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Staff Parish Relations Committee |
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is the administrative unit at HUMC where staff and congregational interests are integrated to
focus on the mission of the church.
The Staff-Parish
Relations Committee (SPRC) committee relates to all staff,
both bishop-appointed staff and employed staff....The S/PPRC has some
of the same functions of a personnel office or Human Resources
department in other organizations.
The S/PPRC has primary responsibility to work with staff so that the
mission of the church is realized. The S/PPRC should have a clear
understanding of your local church's mission and vision, built upon the
mission of the wider Church. Clear understanding of your church and
prayerful listening to God's direction will guide both the development
of job descriptions and the assessment of staff.
The S/PPRC works with individuals and groups, including:
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the lead pastor
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all ordained leaders-both elders and deacons-appointed by the bishop
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the lay staff
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the congregation (individually and corporately)
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the community outside the walls of your building
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the district superintendent
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the United Methodist conference and general church staff.
Remember that The United Methodist Church has an appointive system
rather than a call system for clergy leadership. The S/PPRC consults
with its district superintendent about congregational needs. The S/PPRC
members must be attuned to the movement of God's Spirit so that they
serve as guides, teachers, mentors, managers of conflict, and
interpreters of ministry both to staff and the congregation.
Specific tasks for the S/PPRC include:
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explaining the nature and function of ministry to the staff and the congregation
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conferring with the congregation and the staff/pastor about ministry direction
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assessing the ministry of the congregation and the staff/pastor at least annually
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conferring and consulting with the district superintendent
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supporting lifelong learning for all staff (continuing education)
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identifying and supporting individuals from the congregation whom God seems to be calling for ordained ministry
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making recommendations regarding compensation, travel, benefits and housing to the church council
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recommending needed staff positions and develop written job descriptions and titles for associate pastors and staff.
If you have any question for the SPRC please do not hesitate to email us at
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