Primer for Calling Your School Principal at Redeemer Lutheran Church
Learn about the process of calling a school principal at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Stuart, Florida. Discover the roles of the call committee, recommended guidelines, and steps in the call process.
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A PRIMER FOR CALLING YOUR NEXT SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Redeemer Lutheran Church, Stuart, Florida
THE ROSTER & THE CALL The Office of Public Ministry Office of Public Ministry Ordained Clergy Commissioned Commissioned Ministers of Religion Ministers of Religion - Educators The Roster of Synod Roster of Synod = Ordained + Commissioned The Call Call Extended by Congregations to Rostered Rostered Workers
THE CALL COMMITTEE The Call Committee Call Committee Empowered by the Congregation s Constitution and Bylaws Oversight of the Call Process Recommend a Candidate(s) to the Congregation Voting Members Elected Members of the School Board Advisors to the Call Committee Non-Voting Serve at the Pleasure of the Chairperson
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES Seek the Guidance of the Holy Spirit in Every Step Along the Way Be Present Be Timely Speak for Yourself About Yourself Respect the Opinions of Others Commit to Confidentiality (that includes spouses ) Speak for the Committee Only When Empowered by the Committee to Do So Know Your Role, Responsibilities and Limitations
STEPS IN THE CALL PROCESS Prior to Compiling a List of Potential Candidates, the Committee Must Submit to Prior to Compiling a List of Potential Candidates, the Committee Must Submit to Mark Brink Mark Brink A paragraph that articulates the primary goal the calling entity hopes to attain as a result of the ministry the new worker will undertake A listing of three professional or ministry skills and three character qualities or personality traits the calling entity feels will be most important for the new worker to be successful in ministry with them. A copy of the Role Description for the position to be filled. Note: Articulation of the Primary Goal and Identification of Skills and Traits should represent Note: Articulation of the Primary Goal and Identification of Skills and Traits should represent the consensus of the Call Committee and should be determined by including input from the the consensus of the Call Committee and should be determined by including input from the pastor(s), church leaders, faculty, school parents and other constituencies as are pastor(s), church leaders, faculty, school parents and other constituencies as are appropriate. appropriate.
STEPS CONTINUED Contact Lynda Voss Contact Lynda Voss (lvoss@flgadistrict.org) for Access to the Commissioned Minister Information Form (CMIF) Data Base (Must be Renewed Every 60 Days) http://www.luthed.org Process the Credentials of Potential Candidates and Telephone Them to Determine if They are Open to Considering a Call. Submit a Short List (Not to exceed ten names) to Mark Brink for Validation. Contact All References and Other Helpful Sources as Appropriate Interview the Candidates by Phone, Online or In Person. Onsite Interviews are Strongly Recommended for Final Candidates. Once the Committee has Reached Consensus, a Call May Then be Extended According to the Congregation s Constitution and Bylaws.
STEPS CONTINUED Immediately Following the Call Meeting, Telephone the Individual to Inform Them of the Congregation s Decision Overnight Overnight the Call Documents Inform Mark Brink Inform Mark Brink of the Congregation s Decision Invite the Called Individual and Spouse to Visit Remain in Contact During the Deliberation Inform Mark Brink Inform Mark Brink When a Decision is Announced Once the Installation Date Has Been Determined, Request Authorization from President Walton to Install the Worker. This MUST BE DONE President Walton to Install the Worker. This MUST BE DONE BEFORE Installation. Installation. Plan an Appropriate Welcome. (Don t Forget to Invite President Walton and Mark) Request Authorization from BEFORE the the
CONTACT INFORMATION Mark Brink - Executive Director for School Ministries mbrink@flgadistrict.org 321-217-8112 Lynda Voss - Administrative Assistant lvoss@flgadistrict.org 407-857-5556 x3
