1. Mission Shaped Leadership Workshop Corporate Relationships

2. Leadership Relationships Wider Church Bishop and Diocese State Government Congregation Clergy

3. The Episcopal Church of the United States (ECUSA) The Episcopal Church is one of 38 autonomous churches in the Anglican Communion, totaling more than 70 million members in 164 countries. The Church is composed of nine provinces, organized geographically, and 100 Dioceses. Colorado is located in Province VI.

4. Provinces of the Episcopal Church

5. Vestry Relationship Expectations National Canons for Vestries: Legal representatives of the Parish in all matters concerning corporate property Relationship of Parish with clergy Standard Business Methods followed

6. Relationship Expectations Diocesan Canons Meetings called with reasonable notice given to all. Election procedures according to By-Laws Treasurer provides monthly financial statements to the Vestry Stewardship Campaign Annually

7. Bishop’s Committee Responsibilities Appointed by the Bishop Operating division of the Diocese Funds in name of church and the Diocese Treasurer to provide monthly statements Follow Guidelines for Missions Diocese owns property

8. Government Relationship 501 (c) (3) Registration Use of Diocesan Sales Tax Exemption All missions and parishes must obtain their own FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number)

9. Government Relationship Defined Colorado Law Colorado Non-profit Corporation Act: fiduciary obligations (Articles of Incorporation updated and filed) Risk management: Church Insurance Corporation

10. Clergy Relationship Letters of Agreement & Compensation guidelines Mutual Ministry Reviews & Clergy Reviews

11. Mutual Ministry Reviews Congregational Goals and Objectives Ministry Review for Congregation Ministry Review for Individual Members Ministry Review for Leadership Review Congregational Context Adjustments & Plans for Next Steps

12. Mutual Ministry Review Vision and Goals Members Clergy and Staff Vestry and Leadership

13. Clergy Reviews Congregational Factors Job Description Personnel Committee Goal Priorities to review Gather data Conversation Adjustments Factors Goal Priorities Actions Taken

14. Community Relationship What is the story about our church in the local community? Who is our neighbor and what are their needs? How are we called to meet them?

16. Healthy Relationships “Engaged Detachment” or Being Self- Differentiated Emotionally engaged and able to participate Let others to be responsible for themselves Maintaining boundaries Setting Direction Define the task and take action Dealing with Resistance and Sabotage Managing acute and chronic anxietty

17. Group Conversation Use self differentiation worksheet to evaluate your own working relationships as a vestry/Bishop’s Committee. Talk about ways you can increase healthy relationships in your congregations.