1. LEAD Meeting September 2016

2. Attitude of Prayer
Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

3. l.ENCOURAGE.a.d
In three minutes or less, share how you have seen God at work in your life or ministry this summer.

4. LEARN.e.a.d
Engaging LEAD
Engaging Emerging LEADers

5. Free Methodist Church of the Sierra Pacific
Multiply Spirit-led believers who lovingly belong and undeniably bless their world.
LEADer schedule

6. OUTCOME BASED ORDINATION
Head
Hands
Heart
Page 8 of OBO Manual

7. Culture of Call
All Minister
Some Deacons
Few Elders

8. WORD WORSHIP ORDER Minister Members Local Serve Leads Deacon Serves
Licensed
Vocation
Regional
Multiplies
CMC
Conference
Elder
Itinerate
WORD WORSHIP ORDER

9. EDUCATION CITIZENSHIP BI-VOCATIONAL
Bachelors with some Graduate theological work is the standard.
MEGs may recognize (and work toward development of) educational equivalencies.
Legal citizenship or residency status is preferred – not required – for ordination.
We have come to both the conviction as well as the understanding that it is our duty to disciple all Christians under our care, identify those called to ministry, recognize those who are ordained in the FMC in other countries who seek transfer into the FMCUSA and process candidates without discrimination based upon citizenship status.
Vocational ministry does not necessitate full time paid staff ministry.
The future of church in the USA will rely more heavily upon ‘tent-makers.’ We must encourage and respect this – “credits” for “full time” ministry must weigh the balance of future-church leadership development.

10. Local Ministerial Candidate
Local Church
Local Church
MEG / MDC
Pastor Guides!
Church Membership
Prayer Team Assembled
Board Approval
Registration with MDC
Formation Plan with Pastor/Mentor
History & Polity
Divorce Counsel
Transcripts Provided
Strengthfinder
LMC Theological Exam
References Provided
Spouse Questionnaire
Photo Collage of Family/Events
Work Samples
Request for OBO Assessment
MEG: Mentor / Guide Pastors
MEG: Provide History/Polity
MDC: Provides online tracking
MDC: Receives Portfolio Items
MEG: Assist with Portfolio MEG: OBO Pre-Assessment
MEG: Sets up Initial MEG Interview

11. MEG composition CHAIR Assessors Developers Guides Counselors MAC
OBO Assessments
Report Findings
to MEG
to Candidate
to Mentor/Pastor
Assist Pastors with LMC Plan
Develop Growth Plan for CMCs
Review & Modify Plan
Guide Pastors with LMCs
Guide CMCs
Quarterly Review
Connect with Pastor/Candidate
Counselors
MAC
CHAIR
Assist with Divorce Clearance
Aid with Conflict Resolution
Intervene When Necessary
Assess Health of Appointments
Recommend Appointments

12. Development Processes
SPC History & Polity (Free Methodist Experience)
SPC Wesleyan Theology (Wesleyan Theopraxis)
LEAD embedded Head/Heart/Hand Best Practice
Coaching Core Development
Continuing Education support
Encouraging Free Methodist-based higher education

13. l.e.ACCOUNTABLE.d Hear and obey God.
Maintain healthy relationships and self.
Share good news outside of pulpit.
Mentor believers and leaders.
Belong
Bless
Believe

14. Nuts & Bolts undeniableblessing.org
Hispanic Leaders Connection – Sept 25/26
SCAMP Camp – 9/19-22
Pastor’s retreat – 10/9-11
National Prayer Summit – 10/6-8
OCT LEAD – 10/4-6 (Central, North, Bay)
MEG –
Just BLESS
Tithe

15. Prayers of Blessing

16. L.E.A.D.
September 2016