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Association of Ministers Committee

Mandate:
Explore and develop possibilities for an Association of Ministers within the understandings of the United Church.

Membership:

• Chair
• Secretary (at the discretion of the Chair)
• 3 Designated Individuals
• Regional Minister – Staff Support
• Division Chair (Ex-Officio)

Duties:

• develop a framework, principles and process for an Association of Ministers in consultation with ministry personnel in the Region and with other Association of Ministers groups across the country
• participate on behalf of the Region, in any discussions or consultations that may occur on this subject
• inform ministry personnel on the development of the Association concept and ways to participate
• receive suggestions from ministry personnel on ways an Association might benefit them
• create collegial circles or clusters and create working groups where needed for the functioning of the of the Committee/Division
• provide accompaniment with ministers as they engage with the Office of Vocation Processes
• support for colleagues undergoing difficulties
• help develop mentor linkages
• keep in focus support to ministry personnel in unusual employment situations (chaplains, etc.) and those retained on disability in the Region

Skills/Experiences:

• good communication and organizational skills
• understanding of variety of United Church ministries
• desire to help build collegial support networks

Accountability/Reporting:
Through Division of Regional Services and Support to the Regional Council and Regional Executive on a regular basis. (As often as needed or required.)

Powers: 
Must refer decisions to the Division of Regional Services and Support except the following:

• any matters covered within approved budgets