2017 - creating a culture of Harmony SPRC TRAINING 2017 - creating a culture of Harmony

The Agenda Devotions Introductions Quick overview of the committee of the SPRC Beginning to build a culture of harmony

SPRC Worship Matthew 18:15-17 If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one.

But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church and if that offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

Ephesians 4:15-16 But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body's growth in building itself up in love.

Great is Thy Faithfulness Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is not shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou has been, thou forever wilt be. Great is thy faithfulness Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

An Invitation to Christ #466 Come, my Light, and illumine my darkness. Come, my Life, and revive me from death. Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds. Come, Flame of divine love, and burn up the thorns of my sins, kindling my heart with the flame of thy love, Come, my King, sit upon the throne of my heart and reign there. For thou alone art my King and my Lord. Amen.

Introductions Who are you? What Church do you attend? How many years have you served on the SPRC How do you know when you are accepted?

Quick overview of the SPRC committee The SPRC is not fewer than 5 nor more than 9 members from the whole pastoral charge. The lay leaders and lay member of the Annual Conference are also members but are exempt from the 3 year rotating rule. The SPRC meets a least quarterly with recommendation that it meets at least 6 times per year. (once a month for a new pastor.)

Responsibilities 1. encourage, strengthening, nurturing, supporting and respecting the pastor(s) and their family. 2. Promote unity in the church(es) 3. Confer with the DS in and advisory capacity when there is a change of pastors. Consulting with the pastor and staff pertaining to the effectiveness of ministry including relationships with the congregation, conditions that may impede the effectiveness of ministry, and other matter such as continuing education and spiritual renewal.

4.Attention to healthy habits - Effective ministry may be impaired by things that harm the physical, spiritual, emotional or relational health of pastor and staff. 5. Encourage communication between pastor, staff, and congregation. 6. interpreting the nature and function of ministry 7. Enlist, interview, evaluating and recommending candidates for Ordained ministry.

8. Recommending salary package and benefit packages for pastors and staff and to develop written job descriptions for staff. Evaluate yearly

Two important Documents The Discipleship Plan Accountability Covenant

Building Culture What is a triangle in communications and relationships? A triangled relationship occurs when two people talk together about and for another person in a way that avoids or denies a direct, face to face relationship with the other, (third person)

healthier relationship In healthier relationship systems people do not spend their time with each other focusing negatively on an absent third person. Instead they work toward building one to one relationships with each other. In a one to one relationship, the focus of conversation for each person is on him or her own experiences or about the mutual relationship between the two.

Especially when it is complicated Where do we Start?? Especially when it is complicated

Start with your committee Ways the SPRC committee becomes triangled: 1. You are on the committee to speak for yourself, not for a group in the church. 2. Always keep the vision of the church. 3. Make sure that you are not triangled for or against either the Pastor or a group in the church. 4. Speak your opinion clearly and without accusations. 5. The do's and don't of conflict management

Building the plan that leaders to a new culture Standards of Conduct For a Healthy Church Discuss the areas of concern with your group Begin to pull pieces together Look over the two anti-triangulation policies. What would be different? What would be the same.

What is missing? How would you handle these situations? What would the SPRC committee do with a staff member that is holding resentments. It is getting in the way of his/her job? A group is concerned about the amount of money that is paid out in Salaries. The church has decreased in size. The Pastor presents that he/she deserves a pay raise. How would your group handle this? People are beginning to talk. Pastor just got out of the hospital. But refuses to care for himself/herself. How would you handle it?

Where to go from here? Take it back to the SPRC committee. Have the committee member sign the policy Do the tough internal work - Are we triangled in any way? How can we be healthier? Present it at the next Ad. Council meeting. Make a presentation in church Bring it to church conference for a vote. Carry out the policy in love. Keep each other on track.

Prayer for the Groups

Great is Thy Faithfulness - vs 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Please attach your policy to the covenant.

Things that effects our churches this year The SPRC and Pre-schools Your role in church conflicts Sexual Misconduct Financial Misconduct During time of transition

Blessing L: Bear witness to the love of God in this world, so that those to whom love is a stranger will find in you generous friends. All: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

Go with God and be a blessing!