Presenter: Rev. William P. Worley Mentor Training Presenter: Rev. William P. Worley
Introductions Name & Church One thing God is doing in your life. Why did you say yes to being a Mentor?
Introductions Were you assigned a Mentor in preparation for authorized ministry? Who was that person? Was she/he helpful? Why or why not? Who were (are) your other mentors? How were they formative in your personal/spiritual/professional development.
reflection Jethro mentored Moses. Moses mentored Joshua and the elders of Israel. Joshua mentored the other remaining leaders of his army. Elijah mentored Elisha. Elisha mentored king Jehoash and others. Jesus mentored the twelve apostles who established the Christian church. The apostles mentored hundreds of other leaders, including Paul. Paul mentored Titus, Timothy, and many others. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORIATE BIBLICAL MENTOR?
reflection The Pastoral Leadership needs of The Church— what are they? Excellence in Ministry- what does that look like? Are faithful, excellent pastoral leaders made or are they born that way?
Mentors, Advisors and Trainers Mentors – guide. Organic relationship that clarifies call and how to live that out. Advisors– direct. Supervisory relationship that clarifies how to live into a call. Trainers– instruct. Student/teacher relationship imparting a set of skills
Leading Toward Excellence The PSEC MID Guidebook Expectations of MIDS Expectations of Mentors
The MID/Mentor Plan of work – ONE possibility…
Meeting 1: Introductions Sharing Stories Reviewing the MID/Mentor relationship Naming expectations (PSEC MID Guide) Creating and maintaining your clergy file
Meeting 2: Introduction to the Manual on Ministry The Steps to Authorized Ministry Being ‘an’ authority and being ‘under’ authority The role of the Committee on Ministry
Meeting 3: The UCC Ministerial Code Vows of Ordination Fitness Reviews
Meeting 4: Self-care (is more than just having a hobby) Spiritual Practices The dangers of isolation / the importance of clergy groups and how to start/find one. Continuing Education / Boundary Training / Sabbaticals (why it’s important, planning, call contact) Spiritual direction/ therapy / counseling and the need for constant self-awareness
Meeting 5: The Marks of Ministry—Journaling the Journey What excellence in ministry looks like
Meeting 6: Covenantal Connections The National Church/Synod/MESA/Justice and Witness/ The (local) Association/Ministeriums/Annual Meetings The PSE Conference
Meeting 7: Resources every pastor needs (or at least needs to know about) UCC Book of Worship ??????
Meeting 8: Transition from Learning to Leading Characteristics of effective leaders The first year in ministry: dreams, goals and mission
Meeting 9: Writing the Ordination Paper Preparing for the Ordination Exam Practice Interview
Meeting 10: Clergy Compensation Guidelines Negotiating a Call Contract The UCC Pension Board – Benefits
Meeting 11: The Search and Call Process The Pastors Profile How to read a congregation’s profile
Meeting 12: Celebrate!!
Questions and Answers Rev. William P. Worley Pennsylvania Southeast Conference 1441 Laura Ln. Pottstown, PA 19464 484-949-8774 x 308