COMMISSION FOR PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
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The Rev. Michael Coffey
210.820.3916
mccoffey@swbell.net
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The Commission for Professional Leadership’s (CPL) mission is to recruit, endorse, support and approve prospective candidates for rostered leadership in this church and to provide a system of support and ministry to those on the rosters. CPL works with Horizon Internships and compensation guidelines. In addition, this commission oversees, with the Office of the Bishop, the recently created Parish Ministry Training program.
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| INVITATION TO SERVICE |
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The Invitation to Service Committee encourages people of all ages (junior high through second career people) to consider their Christian vocation and possible service as rostered persons in the ELCA. A variety of approaches are used to accomplish this:
¨ Discernment of Christian vocation in general
¨ Helping pastors, lay rostered leaders, and other church leaders know how to talk with others about vocation and in particular, professional service in the church
¨ An annual Saturday event for all who wish to consider Christian vocation
¨ Ongoing nurture of people who have expressed an interest in considering church vocations
CONTACT PERSON: When you want more information, or if you know of someone who is or should be considering service as a rostered leader in the church, contact Pastor Kesselring. |
| CANDIDACY COMMITTEE |
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Lois Holck
512.327.8501
loisholck@yahoo.com
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The Candidacy Committee guides people through the candidacy process toward rostered service in the ELCA (pastor, diaconal minister, deaconess, or associate in ministry). Particular topics addressed by this group include:
¨ Help candidates more clearly discern their own vocational call and understand the needs of the wider church
¨ Provide modest financial assistance to our synod’s candidates, based primarily on financial need
¨ Support candidates as they go through training for their particular roster
¨ Annual candidacy retreat
¨ Guidance through the formal candidacy process, which includes committee decisions for entrance, endorsement and approval
¨ To the best of their ability, seek commitment that candidates will live according to the ELCA Visions and Expectations for Rostered Leaders
¨ The TEEM (Theological Education in Emerging Ministries) process for special candidates in very unique emerging ministry settings
CONTACT PERSON: For information on the candidacy process or any of the rosters, contact the candidacy committee chair. |
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LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
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The Rev. Skip Courter
210.659.6491
ChSkipC@SBCGlobal.net
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Leadership Support Committee supports rostered leaders through continuing education and other means. Some areas in which this committee works includes:
¨ Oversight of regularly scheduled events such as pre-retirement seminars, retreats for retired pastors, etc.
¨ Annual tri-synodical theological conference (January)
¨ Annual Summer Theological Institute, planned in conjunction with the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest and Texas Lutheran University (July at TLU)
¨ Special programs for targeted audiences, such as a series of retreats on “Pastoral Leadership in Congregational Transformation”
¨ A healthy and effective ministerium
CONTACT PERSON: For general information on Leadership Support or to share your ideas, desires, etc., contact the committee chair |
| FIRST CALL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION |
The Rev. Norb Firnhaber
512.346.5683
pastornorb@tllc.org |
The ELCA requires all newly rostered persons to participate in a structured program of continuing theological education and support from colleagues for their first three years of service. The program in this synod has several components:
¨ Mentoring relationship
¨ Core curriculum (includes development of collegiality, pastoral identity and formation, conflict management, and ministerial relationships)
¨ Structured readings
¨ Electives |
| PARISH MINISTRY TRAINING PROGRAM |
The Rev. Sam Radoman Coordinator
830.796.4693
eliteemu@sbcglobal.net |
The Parish Ministry Training Program (PMTP), previously called the SAM TRAINING PROGRAM, is three years in length and includes class work, readings, and practicums Upon completion of the coursework, individuals may be certified as ready to serve as a Synodically Authorized Minister (SAM) in this synod. This program is guided by the SAM Leadership Team and the Office of the Bishop. |
