Request for Consideration of Candidacy for

Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church

Lay Delegate

Please complete this form and submit via U.S. mail to
Resurrection MCC, 2025 W. 11th St., Houston, TX 77008-6320
or by fax to 713-861-2520
no later than September 13, 2013.
For an electronic version of this form, email:

The first two pages of this form will be removed from the packet distributed to the general congregation and will be kept in a confidential file to be viewed by the nominating committee and selected staff only. All other pages of the packet will be copied and distributed to the congregation to help them in their decision-making process.

Name: ______

(First)(Middle Name)(Last)

Address: ______

(Street # & Name)(City)(State) (Zip)

Home Phone: ______Alternate Phone: ______

Email Address: ______

Current Employer: ______

Length of Employment: ______

Please provide the names and phone numbers of three references from the Resurrection MCC congregation that know you well and also know of your service to the church. Make sure they are aware and approve of your using their names as references.

Name: ______Phone #: ______

Name: ______Phone #: ______

Name: ______Phone #: ______

Your Name: ______Length of Membership at RMCC: ______

Date of Application: ______

Occupation: ______

Job Duties and Responsibilities: ______

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Have you ever been convicted of or fined and/or sentenced, including probation, for any criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony), or have you ever pleaded guilty or ‘no contest’ (nolo contendere) to any criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony)?

(A “yes” answer is not an automatic disqualification but refusal to answer the question or failure to answer it truthfully will lead to automatic disqualification.)

●Yes

●No

If you checked the “yes” box above, please answer the following questions:

When? ______

Where? ______

What kind of crime and what were the circumstances surrounding the incident?

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What was the outcome?

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I understand that this application is required of all applicants for the Resurrection MCC Lay Delegates, and that an interview (or interviews) is required before a decision is made to fill this position.

The information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any of the above-mentioned persons or churches to give Resurrection MCC any information, including opinions, which they may have regarding my character and suitability for the position I am applying.

I authorize Resurrection MCC to request any criminal and civil record information available about me on a yearly basis. I waive my right to inspect any information provided about me by any individual or organization.

I promise if selected for this position to fulfill my commitment by being punctual, prepared and as enthusiastic as I am able. If for any reason I am unable to be present when scheduled, I will notify the proper person.

Please list any other names that you have used other than what you have presented on this form.

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Applicant's SignatureDate

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Print Name Texas Driver’s License # Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)

2025 W. 11th St, Houston, TX 77008-6320

Office 713-861-9149, Fax 713-861-2520

APPLICATION FOR LAY DELEGATE

By-laws Regarding Lay Delegates

ARTICLE III - GOVERNMENT, ORGANIZATION, STRUCTURE, AND OFFICERS

F. LAY DELEGATES

One (1) Lay Delegate shall be elected at the first Congregational Meeting following the General Conference of UFMCC for every one hundred (100) Members In Good Standing or portion thereof. Lay Delegates shall serve for three (3) years. The duties of the Lay Delegate shall include, but not be limited to, representation of the Congregation at General Conference and to be informed of local, and UFMCC concerns and issues. Lay Delegates shall have been Members In Good Standing at the CHURCH for at least one (1) year. Nominees who receive votes, but are not elected as Lay Delegates, shall be considered as Alternate Lay Delegates and shall fill vacant Lay Delegate positions according to the priority established by the number of votes received. Lay Delegates shall elect from among themselves a leader, known as the Chair. The Lay Delegate receiving the largest number of votes cast shall serve as Interim Chair and shall call an organizational meeting for the purpose of electing the Chair. The Chair shall be responsible for ensuring that all Lay Delegates are kept aware of their responsibilities, of meetings and conference dates and agendas, and shall ensure that a report of all conferences and meetings is presented to the BOARD and the Congregation in a timely manner. In the event that elected Lay Delegates or Alternates are unable to attend a particular conference, the BOARD may appoint a substitute for that conference only. In the event that the elected Lay Delegates of Alternates are unable or unwilling to perform the duties of Lay Delegate, including but not limited to, representation of the Congregation at General Conference, the BOARD may appoint a qualified person to serve until the next Congregational Meeting when an election will be held to fill the unexpired term.

What is a Lay Delegate?

●A representative of the Resurrection MCC congregation at the Network and Fellowship levels of UFMCC.

●A voting member at the network and general conference business meetings of UFMCC

A member of RMCC with a desire to address the concerns, needs, and priorities of the congregation, network and fellowship.

2025 W. 11th St, Houston, TX 77008-6320

Office 713-861-9149, Fax 713-861-2520

“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; so we (being) many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us…” Romans 12:4-6

Dear Member,

The Nominating Committee appreciates your interest in applying for a Lay Delegate position at Resurrection MCC. As you prayerfully consider this position, remember that the rewards are many for those who serve God and others. Also pray that the Spirit of God will direct the Nominating Committee as we consider all the applications submitted for these leadership positions.

The instructions for submitting the attached application are as follows:

- Read and understand the requirements of the position.

●Complete the application legibly and neatly.

●Do not alter the application from its original format.

●Limit your responses to the original three-page format. You can discuss your answers in detail at the interview.

Submit your application to the church office via hand delivery, U.S. mail or electronically to

●(address and numbers listed above) no later than September 13, 2013.

The Nominating Committee will review your application, and then contact you to schedule an interview. Interviews for the positions will be held at the church. The date and time i to be determined. Each interview should take about 30-45 minutes. You will be notified of your time slot prior to that date. If you have a scheduling conflict with that day or a specific time during that date, please advise when you return your application.

If you have questions or comments you want to discuss before this meeting, please feel free to contact any of the committee members listed below.

Yours in Christ,

The Nominating Committee:

Bobby Burch, Scott Easterly, Andrea Ferguson, Douglas Harris , Sharri Mc Glauthing, Sean Murphy, Debbie Skelly

2025 W. 11th St, Houston, TX 77008-6320

Office 713-861-9149, Fax 713-861-2520

Your Name: ______Length of Membership at RMCC: ______

Date of Application: ______

Occupation: ______

The information you provide on the following pages will be reproduced exactly as it appears here for distribution in the congregational packet.

  1. Why do you wish to be considered as a nominee for a Lay Delegate position?

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  1. Lay Delegates are considered leaders of the church; how do you make your leadership stays fresh and exemplifies the vision, mission and direction of the church?

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  1. List current and past involvement in church ministries/volunteer activities at Resurrection MCC and other churches or community organizations. Begin with most recent activity.

Church/Community Organization Name / Length of
Service / Responsibility
  1. What is your understanding of the commitment regarding stewardship of time, talents and finances relating to the position of Lay Delegate specific to our Network and General conferences?

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  1. What skills do you have that would be an asset to this position?

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  1. What are your major strengths in leadership, communication, and diplomacy?

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  1. A Lay Delegate is expected to represent the views of the congregation. If elected, how will you go about determining the views of the congregation?

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  1. Demonstrate a time that you were able to put your personal preferences aside to represent the views of others (i.e. company, group or associations)? Please explain the outcome.

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  1. Describe the Resurrection MCC congregation you will be representing if elected as a Lay Delegate?

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  1. If elected to serve as a Lay Delegate, how would you want your tenure to be remembered by the congregation at the end of your term?

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