Ministry Council Covenant

Personal Leadership Development: As the leadership team of the Church the Ministry Council must be active, intentional, prayerful, and committed to providing vision, resources, guidance, protection, and ministry opportunities to the Church. Therefore, Members select two or more personal leadership goals to focus on every year and evaluate themselves as leaders at least annually.

Attendance: Members will regularly attend meetings. In the event of an emergency, a written/email or phone call excuse must be received by the Secretary prior to the meeting. Non-attendance at 51% of the meetings within a General Assembly church year will be considered inappropriate stewardship of the Call and may result in a Council Member being replaced.

Communication: In meetings, Council Members will strive to reflect Christ-like respect, encouragement, and care in listening to and sharing viewpoints. Outside of our meetings Council Members will be conduits of information, both sharing and gathering from congregations, presbytery, synod, and individuals to further the work of the Church.

Confidentiality: Confidential information will be protected. Council Members will uphold this trust and not divulge to any person or group information that has been deemed confidential or temporarily withheld.

Financial Support: Council Members will be faithful stewards and enthusiastic supporters of Our United Outreach. We will be active advocates of OUO to our congregation, presbytery, and synod. Council Members are encouraged to assist Ministry Council staff to identify potential resources for additional income through endowments, grants, and other appropriate sources.

Length of Term: Council Members serve three-year terms which may be repeated up to a total of three consecutive terms. The term to which he or she is elected shall terminate at the close of the next meeting of the General Assembly. Since residing in a particular synod is a qualification for election, should a person move to another synod while in office, the person will be considered to have resigned at the time of the move.

Time Commitment: The average time commitment is eight hours per month including preparation for and attendance at meetings. This will vary according to the individual’s choice of areas of responsibility and the season. Council Members will participate in the planning and activities of at least one of the Ministry Teams or committees of the organization.

Code of Conduct: Council Members agree to abide by the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sections of the Personnel Handbook for the Ministry Council of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, as referenced generally on page 9 and specifically on pages 28-29.

If I have any questions regarding my responsibilities or fulfilling them, I will call a member of the Executive Committee and or the Director of Ministries. I understand my Call and have read and understand the responsibilities to which I am covenanting with God, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and members of the Ministry Council.

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Date Revised 2/28/2023