Synod of the Sun

Working Groups

 

 

New Commissioners:
Where will you serve?

Each Synod commissioner serves on one of the three working groups: Mission, Communications or Governance. Please rank each one according to your preference of service.

The Synod Moderator and Stated Clerk will consider your preferences when deploying commissioners to working groups. Please know that your first choice may not be possible as representation needs to be balanced among the groups.

Please read the descriptions below, pray for discernment and then mark your experience and rank your preferences by completing the form on the right.
 

·  Mission: In the new Synod design, mission is centered on the work of synod mission networks, which are mission or ministry projects sponsored by two or more presbyteries within the Synod.  Current Synod multicultural processes, ministries and partnerships may continue as the new Synod Assembly or multiple presbyteries continue to affirm their importance.  New ministries, such as the developing border ministries, may become synod mission networks as two or more presbyteries petition the Synod Assembly.  Similarly, the Synod Assembly may identify emerging mission and ministry needs and challenge presbyteries to engage those needs.  Resources available to synod mission networks could include seed grants, grants for travel and meeting expenses, organizational support (through Synod staff), the use of the Synod’s website and other communications vehicles, and access to the Synod Assembly and the wider network of support represented by its members.  Each mission network will have at least two members of the Synod Assembly to facilitate communication and networking.
Staff Resource: Rev. Judy Fletcher

· Communications: The communications network will provide resources for ministries within the Synod; encourage community and connections between the Synod, its presbyteries, its institutions, and multicultural groups; and serve as vital link to the larger PCUSA.  In addition to traditional forms of communication, the Synod must develop new and more interactive vehicles for electronic communication, including the use of the Synod’s website and other forms of electronic communication.
Staff Resource: Rev. Shane Whisler

 ·  Governance: The Synod will accomplish each of the functions mandated by the Book of Order, aided and guided by the Stated Clerk.  Among those necessary functions are Nominations and Representation.  In addition, this working group will address administrative issues including a planning team to develop themes and dockets for Synod Assembly meetings; personnel; finance and budget; and institutional relations which includes covenants with Synod institutions and agencies.  Persons serving on Synod-related institutions and the Synod Permanent Judicial Commission need not be Synod commissioners.
Staff Resource: Rev. Raafat Zaki

 

 

Commissioner's Preference for Service

Each commissioner should complete this form prior to March 15, 2010.

 

First Name: 

Last Name: 

Presbytery:     

Email:  

 

Experience: (Please check all that apply)

Empowering volunteers
Financial Management
Polity or service as stated clerk
Speaking/preaching or writing
Supervising or planning programs
Teaching or technology

Preference: Please rank the following working groups 1-2-3 in order of preference. (1 being most preferred). If you are not familiar with the tasks of these groups, please see the information to the left of your screen.

MISSION  

COMMUNICATIONS  

GOVERNANCE 

 

Please note: You must hit the submit button at the bottom of this form for your information to be forwarded.

 

 

 

 

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