Nominations
Resources and Training
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Resources
From the Denomination
- Committee Overview (ResourceUMC) – A free article outlining the church council’s purpose, responsibilities, and best practices.
- Guidelines: Nominations and Leadership Development – A deeper dive into best practices, available for purchase from Cokesbury in print or PDF.
- Job Descriptions – Helpful basis for communicating the responsibilities of nominated roles to church members.
- Book of Discipline ¶258.1 – Roles and responsibilities of this committee.
Assessing Strengths and Gifts
- Discipleship Ministries Spiritual Gifts Inventory – Free and easy to use.
- For the Common Good – This book, by Christine Harman, is used for a Lay Servant Ministries course and includes a spiritual gifts inventory.
- StrengthsFinder – A more in-depth assessment for dedicated leaders, available for purchase.
Developing Strengths and Gifts
- Lay Servant Ministries – Explore upcoming courses or learn more about certifications available to laity.
- Center for Leadership Excellence – Offers leadership development resources, trainings, and programs for clergy and laity.
Well-run meetings respect people’s time and move the work forward.
For practical guidance and tools you can implement now, check out this recorded webinar covering:
- Agendas and time management
- Preparing the space for the work at hand
- Healthy group dynamics
- Maintaining forward momentum and mission focus