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Nancy's International Task Force Video
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Purpose
of the International Task Force
- Analysis
of current International scope of MCC
- Definition
our global goals and ministry within MCC's defined mission to "Tear
down walls and build up hope"
- Identification
and proposal of changes that are needed to enhance our global
ministry and structure
- Increase
in global awareness
- Improved
resourcing of local churches
- Exploration
of national church models and alternative organizational
models
- Strengthening
our sense of global connection and belonging
- Addressing
theological, cultural and ecclesiastical issues
- Development
of local leadership
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Basic
Requirements of all Applicants
- Member
in good standing of a local MCC congregation
- Commitment
to MCC Core Values
- Team
player
- Fluent
in English
- Desire
to serve
- Commitment
to our global church
- Willing
and able to participate virtually
- Demonstrated
willingness and ability to follow through with commitments
- Direct
and truthful, demonstrates openness and honesty.
- Keeps
confidences
- Relates
well to all kinds of people, inside and outside of the church
- Maintains
appropriate boundaries in both professional and personal
relationships
- States
own opinions clearly and concisely
- Uses
consideration and tact when offering opinions
- Seeks,
considers and values diverse perspectives and ideas and treats all
people with respect, without regard to race, sex, colour, religion,
or gender identification
- Able
to do different tasks effectively
- Shares
critical information with everyone involved in a project
- Settles
disputes collaboratively and equitably utilizing direct dealing
techniques
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Why
An International Task Force for
MCC?
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| Rev.
Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator MCC |
MCC
has had a vision of being global since our early days. In faith, we
discerned that the message God gave Rev. Troy Perry was not meant
only for a few churches in urban areas in North America. Over the
years, our ministry has expanded to include more than 30 countries,
with contacts in many dozen more.
This
task force is about serving our people and our communities around
the globe, such as:
- Rev.
CeeJay in the Philippines, who hosted the first REVM in Asia this
year;
- the
half a dozen new clergy interns in the Philippines are going to
explode the presence of MCC there in the next few years;
- Rev.
Alberto Najera, with several groups and emerging churches in
Panama;
- Florin
Buhuceanu fighting for human rights, and supporting MCC groups in
the Ukraine, Moldova, Russia and Malta and a young lesbian in
Pakistan who has a chance to go to school because of MCC;
- A
child in Mother of Peace Orphanage in Zimbabwe, supported by many
MCC members and churches, along with The Fellowship;
- LGBT
people of faith in Uganda, crying out to us to make their fight for
their lives our fight;
- Jamaicans
who are "Sunshine Cathedral MCC in Jamaica" while fighting lethal
homophobia every day;
- LGBT
people in Haiti, so surprised to meet members of ICM Santo Domingo,
who came to help after the earthquake - amazed to hear the good
news of God's love from God's queer saints in the Dominican
Republic!
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so many more!!!
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few things seem true, and almost self-evident: our mission, to tear
down walls and build up hope" is an urgent one. Today, in the
beginning of the second decade of the 21st century, our communities
are emerging, thriving and being tested all over the world. Even
with our American roots, MCC's passion as the "gay church," "the
church with AIDS," and more recently, "The Human Rights Church"
does translate into many cultures and contexts. But demand for MCC
resources, training and connection has long outstripped our human
and financial resources.
Click here to apply
today!
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Goal
of the International Task Force
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 The
International Task Force's goal is to bring substantive,
structural, ecclesial and programmatic recommendations the MCC
Governing Board for review, which may include Bylaws changes. The
Governing Board will review them and bring a final proposal forward
to the Chicago 2013 General Conference for decision. The
International Task Force shall be encouraged to do its work freely
and responsibly: to research, ask questions and discuss ideas and
bring them forward as seems appropriate to them, with the support
of MCC leadership and staff.
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Nature
and Composition of the International Task Force
There
is an open application process for individuals who are interested
in serving on the International Task Force. MCC leaders, churches
and networks will be encouraged to invite qualified persons to
apply. Applicants will be interviewed by a selection committee.
Successful applicants will be appointed by the Moderator and
approved by the Governing Board. Expenses for participation will be
funded by MCC as approved by the Governing Board in the annual
budget process.
The
International Task Force will not be a permanent part of the
structure of MCC and will be disbanded when its task is
completed.
The
International Task Force will consist of:
- 12
members
- Minimum
of 60% from outside of USA & Canada
- Maximum
of 40% from USA & Canada
- Moderator
- Member
of the governing board
- Consultant
external to MCC
In
addition, MCC staff will assist the process.
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The
following will be taken into consideration in selection of the
applicants
- Gender
identity diversity
- Racial/Cultural/National
Diversity
- Theological
Diversity
- Consideration
of representatives of diverse generations and age with, however,
emphasis on young leaders
- Balance
of Clergy and Laity
- Representatives
of individuals with (dis)abilities.
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Timeline
for the Selection of
Members
and Work of the International Task Force
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November
2010: Announcement of the International Task Force and
invitation for individuals to apply to serve on the Task
Force.
December
6, 2010: Deadline for receipt of applications to serve on
the International Task Force
December
2010: Pre-selection of applicants to be
interviewed.
January
2011: Selection Committee contact with pre-selected
applicants and interview with the Moderator.
February
2011: Candidates appointed and initial structure of the
Task Force established by the Moderator and approved by the
Governing Board; candidates formally appointed and introduced to
MCC churches.
March
2011: First virtual meeting and election of committees and
chairs; selection by the Moderator of 3 co-leaders for the
International Task Force.
March
through October 2011 - Possible face to face of three person
steering committee of the Task Force.
April
2011: Fully active-virtual meetings scheduled
as needed
End
of 2011/beginning of 2012: One face-to-face meeting.
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