Responsibilities

Members of the Consultation Committee may be called to serve on an advisory panel in order to determine whether or not the bishop should bring charges against a rostered person or may make other recommendations for resolution of a controversy that would not involve proceedings before a discipline hearing committee. That panel is comprised of three ordained and two laypersons, appointed by the bishop from this committee, to assist in resolving such a situation.   (Churchwide Constitution, 20.21.04 and 20.21.05) The term officially begins September 1, 2010.

Skills/Abilities/Gifts

The following skills, abilities, and/or gifts are required for a person to effectively serve on the Consultation Committee:

• Voting member of a congregation of the synod
• Ability and willingness to pray regularly for the ministry and congregations of the    synod
• Ability to listen to evidence and discern appropriate actions
• Commitment to constitutional provisions and judicial processes
• Be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit

Please fill in the information and submit by March 31, 2010.  It will be forwarded to the Nominations Secretary, Jim Johnson, at jimjudyjohnson@sbcglobal.net