2016 deacon leadership assessmentdetroit annual conference of the united methodist church

CHARGE NAME: / DISTRICT: Ann Arbor
DEACON: / DUE AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIORTO THE CHURCH CONFERENCE.DO NOT INCLUDE IT IN THE CHURCH CONFERENCE PACKET.
DEACON: (STAFF) PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON:
Please make sufficient copies of this form for each member of your committee and the deacon(s). If you have more than one appointed deacon, please fill out separate forms for each deacon. This assessment is to be completed by the members of the PPRC and the clergy only. You are invited to reflect on the ministry of the church/charge as well as the ministry of the deacon(s). The assessment is intended to enhance the quality of ministry of both the church/charge and deacon(s). Each PPRC member and deacon should complete the form and bring it to a regularly scheduled meeting of the PPRC. At that meeting the deacon(s) should be present and dialogue should take place regarding the responses. Upon completion of the dialogue one assessment for each deacon should be completed representing the discussion and opinions of the PPRC members and pastor.
DESCRIBE THE DEACON’S STRENGTHS, SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP STYLE USING EXAMPLES:
The duties of a deacon are described in ¶329 of The Book of Discipline 2012. Deacons have a four-fold ministry of Word, Service, Compassion, and Justice. A deacon will not excel in all areas, nor should the congregation expect deaconl proficiency in all areas. It is the responsibility of the PPRC, the deacon, and the pastor to determine what mission, ministry, and skills are necessary.
In what areas does the DEACON need to improve or seek training in working with the congregation? In working with the community?
wHAT GOALS HAVE BEEN SET FOR THE CHARGE FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS?
HOW IS THE DEACON INVOLVED IN ACHIEVING THESE GOALS?
wHAT CHALLENGES OCCURRED IN THE LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION IN THE PAST YEAR AND HAS THE DEACON ADDRESSED THEM SUCCESSFULLY? wHAT WAS THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE PPRC?
additional comments
There may be issues of concern that deacons and congregations must work through. The bishop and district superintendents expect that congregations and deacons will use “The Rule of Christ” (Matthew 18) to directly and honestly, with mutual accountability, address issues of concern. If resolution is not possible after following this method, the chairperson and/or the deacon are encouraged to contact the superintendent.
DEACON’s Signature and date: / pprc chair’s Signature
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