Ministry Sharing Information Session Overview
Explore the benefits and options of Ministry Sharing, a collaborative approach for sharing resources and personnel among congregations. Discover how Ministry Sharing can enhance affordability, stability, and the range of resources available for pastoral care, sacraments, and meetings. Consider various models and considerations to implement Ministry Sharing effectively.
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Ministry Sharing Information Session
Agenda Agenda 1. SME information 2. Ministry Sharing Background Overview of Ministry Sharing Options Discussion Questions & Answers
Ministry Sharing Ministry Sharing Why You Might Consider Ministry Sharing: Affordability Stability for Pastoral Care, Sacraments, Meetings etc. Wider range of resources/programs Maintaining United Church Ministries
Ministry Sharing Options Ministry Sharing Options A) Share ministry personnel salary and time One congregation is the employer Mutually agreed hours and number of services May share special services May still have lay led services
A) Share ministry personnel salary and time Benefits: Ensures coverage for pastoral care, meetings, sacraments Provides consistency Reduces financial stress Creates a full-time position More attractive to applicants
A) Share ministry personnel salary and time Considerations: Requires communication, co-operation and flexibility Representatives from each church on M&P (recommended) Clear written agreement Financial viability of each participating congregation Occasional shared services
B) Share a ministers salary, time and programs Same as above but come together for programs i.e. Bible Study, Youth Group, Confirmation
B) Share ministry Personnel salary, time and programs Additional Benefits: Potential for more participants Greater opportunities Sharing of costs for events and programs
B) Share ministry Personnel salary, time and programs Additional Considerations: Requires communication, co-operation and flexibility Some Increased travel Clear written agreement
C) Share other staff and resources Share a church secretary, bookkeeper, organist, custodian etc. Share office equipment and space Purchase supplies in bulk (bulletins, paper, offering envelopes, candles)
C) Share other staff and resources Benefits: Create more attractive employment opportunities Access to more resources Cost savings
C) Share other staff and resources Considerations: Requires communication, co-operation and flexibility Financial viability of each participating congregation Clear written agreement
D) Share a ministry team with 2+ congregations Share a team of ministry personnel & staff Each minister has a special focus i.e. worship, pastoral care, education May include a parish nurse, youth leader, musicians
D) Share a ministry team with 2+ congregations Benefits: Wider range of ministry services Ministers specialize in their area of interest and competence
D) Share a ministry team with 2+ congregations Considerations: Requires communication, co-operation and flexibility Decisions regarding office space, scheduling, etc Financial viability of each congregation Clear written agreement Occasional shared services
Discussion Discussion 1. What benefits to being in a cluster do you see? 2. What obstacles? 3. Where do you want to go from here? 4. What supports do you need?
Questions and Answers Questions and Answers
