Personnel Committees: Why to Have One and Best Practices for One
Is there friction in your workplace? Unfortunately, it only takes one toxic employee to undermine your organization’s success. Personnel Committees can be a team you don’t realize you need until you’re in a tight spot. Larger churches often have them to manage a large staff group. Smaller churches struggle to have one that is different from the Session because it’s hard to get volunteers. Yet when issues arise and for good regular processes, a Personnel Committee, even if it’s 3 people, can be really valuable!
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The Commissions on Ministry and Spiritual Leader Development are co-hosting a workshop for pastors, elders, and members of Personnel Committees on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7 pm. It will have a panel of people sharing their wisdom about why having a Personnel Committee is important and what some of the best practices are for Personnel Committees. Then the panel will take questions and facilitate discussion. We expect other workshops to come from this one, including one that uses role-play to show how to do an effective annual review of staff members. Bring your questions and suggestions, and share with those in your church who might want or need to attend! Register today.
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Clergy Responding to Unimaginable Times |
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The Spiritual Leader Development Commission is co-organizing two days of in-person workshops, subtitled "Finding a Way Forward with Resilience."
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Tuesday April 26, 2022, 9:45 am to 2 pm featuring Dr. Robert Wicks - Clergy are invited to gather and process their experiences during the pandemic with a goal of building resilience and tools for responding to oneself and the faithful
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Tuesday May 10, 2022, 10 am to 3 pm featuring Rev. Dr. Allison St. Louis - Clergy are invited to return for a day of our Compassionate Caregiving program
The sessions are being hosted at Grace United Methodist Church, and available FREE of charge to presbytery's leaders. You can register here. (Please choose "Prepaid" when registering because the Commission’s donation covers the fee.)
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Ukraine Continues to Need Our Support |
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is grateful for the outpouring of prayers and calls from congregations and individuals asking how they can help. As the violence continues, the number of people being displaced internally and fleeing to neighboring countries increases by the day. And in the midst of the chaos, there are sibling churches and ecumenical partners who are already providing assistance with basic items for survival. The first priority as PDA is to provide funding to these partners on the ground. While the scale of this crisis is new, receiving refugees from Ukraine and other countries in Central and Eastern Europe is not. This means the PCUSA has trusted, established partners with the knowledge and expertise to carry out this important work. |
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Win a Community Engagement Grant |
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The 2022 Community Engagement Grant season is here! If your church is looking for that extra support to make your outreach projects flourish, this grant program is for you. This year, the Commission on Reconciliation is awarding $25,000 among congregations who wish to enhance their faith-based organizing, or collaboration with the community. The application deadline is April 29, 2022. Visit our website for more information.
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Submit Your MD Annual Business Filings Online |
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Personnel Committees: Why to Have One and Best Practices - Thursday, April 7 at 7pm. This informative workshop is organized by our Commissions on Ministry and Spiritual Leader Development. Pastors, elders, and members of personnel committees invited. More information
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Compassion Peace and Justice Training 2022 |
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This year’s event will be offered in two parts: |
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April 19 - Roundtable discussion and workshop on the work supporting international human rights. We will explore the intersection of human rights with the issues of food sovereignty, migration, racism, climate change, corporate accountability and corruption, militarism, and development. Join to learn what you and your church can do! Click here to register. |
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April 20 - Roundtable discussion with staff who are working and organizing nationally on the issues of voting rights, poverty, racism, environmental justice, LGBTQIA+, gun violence, and domestic human rights for all of god’s children. Learn how you and your church can plug into the work and contribute to further civil rights at home! Click here to register. |
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Ecumenical Advocacy Days: April 25 - 27th - The theme of this year's virtual advocacy days is "Fierce Urgency: Advancing Civil & Human Rights." For more information, and to register, visit the Ecumenical Advocacy website.
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Clergy Responding to Unimaginable Times - Tuesday April 26, 2022, 9:45 am to 2 pm featuring Dr. Robert Wicks - Clergy are invited to gather and process their experiences during the pandemic with a goal of building resilience and tools for responding to oneself and the faithful. Register here.
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April 26-29 The Atlantic Regional Conference being held in Columbia, MD, is finalized and registration is now open! This event includes 14 classes with an opportunity for members to receive certification hours in each of the newly established core curriculum categories, in addition to elective classes. All classes are being offered in-person and virtually through Zoom. The Atlantic Board thanks the First Presbyterian Church of Howard County for their generous agreement to host the event. More information
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Thursday, May 12 - 895th Gathering of The Presbytery of Baltimore - If we’re fortunate, our next stated meeting will be a hybrid one! Our fingers are crossed as we develop the option to attend either in-person, or online, for the first time. More details to follow, but meanwhile, mark your calendars!
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
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Organist/Assistant Music Director
Catonsville Presbyterian Church is searching for an Organist/Assistant Music Director. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding musicianship on organ, piano, and in choral conducting and in accompanying soloists. Excellent sight-reading is required. The candidate will work with the Pastoral Staff and Director of Music in offering music for weekly and special worship services. The Organist/Assistant Director of Music will be an integral member of the staff. Because music is an essential element in the life of the church, we expect this person to share and help embody CPC’s vision, mission, and ministry. Job description
Interim Pastor
Granite Presbyterian Church is seeking an Interim Minister who can unite their congregation in faith as the pandemic transitions to endemic status, can guide the church to develop a new vision for the mission of their church, and can prepare the congregation for new pastoral leadership. The Interim Pastor will be responsible for leading the church through a period of transitional ministry until a permanent Pastor is called and installed. Job description
Temporary Supply Pastor
Maryland Presbyterian is an open, affirming, progressive congregation. They are seeking a spiritual leader who will provide energetic, visionary guidance for our faith journey. Open to change and creativity, MPC is involved in environmental and social justice concerns. Their new pastor must be willing to maintain our dedicated ministry in those areas, while seeking to be creative and innovative. Job description
Director of Children’s Ministry
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, Maryland is searching for a full time Director of Children’s Ministry. Fun families and an amazing volunteer ministry team willing to try new things. Competitive salary based on education/experience, 2 weeks continuing education, 4 weeks vacation, strong educator support team through Baltimore Presbytery. Located outside of historic and charming Annapolis, easy drive/train ride to Washington DC, and not far from Baltimore, MD. Pro sports, theater, the arts, boats, museums, we’ve got it all within a quick drive. For more information or to apply email DCM@woodschurch.org or telephone Gale Gillespie (410) 647-4881
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