Relationship to Other Staff. The Minister, in collaboration with congregational leaders, has primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the vision and mission of the Congregation. • The Minister, as staff lead, will xxxxxx a collaborative environment among staff. • The Minister will take care that staff roles and relationships are reviewed, discussed, and re- negotiated with clarity, respect, and honesty. • The Minister will enter into a covenant with the other professionals [see box below] on staff to delineate the roles and responsibilities of each as well as the means to resolve any disagreements. • If there are other ministers serving the Congregation, the Interim Minister will serve as lead of the ministerial team. Other ministers will report to the Interim Minister. The definition of "professional" staff varies across congregations. It often refers to lead program and administrative staff and should include any staff who are active members in their respective professional organization. The relationship between/among ministers is governed in part by the UUMA Guidelines and in part by their individual relationships with the Congregation. Reach out to the UUA Congregational Life staff and the UUA Transitions Director for guidance.
Relationship to Other Staff. The Minister, in collaboration with congregational leaders, has primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the vision and mission of the Congregation. • The Minister, as staff lead, will xxxxxx a collaborative environment among staff. • The Minister will take care that staff roles and relationships are reviewed, discussed, and re negotiated with clarity, respect, and honesty. • The Minister will enter into a covenant with the other professionals on staff to delineate the roles and responsibilities of each as well as the means to resolve any disagreements. • If there are other Ministers serving the Congregation, the Senior/Lead Minister will serve as lead of the ministerial team. Other Ministers will report to the Senior/Lead Minister.
Relationship to Other Staff. The Minister, in collaboration with congregational leaders, has primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the vision and mission of the Congregation. The Minister, as staff lead, will xxxxxx a collaborative environment among staff. The Minister will take care that staff roles and relationships are reviewed, discussed, and re-negotiated with clarity, respect, and honesty. The Minister will enter into a covenant with the other professionals [see box below] on staff to delineate the roles and responsibilities of each as well as the means to resolve any disagreements. If there are other Ministers serving the Congregation, the Senior/Lead Minister will serve as lead of the ministerial team. Other Ministers will report to the Senior/Lead Minister. The definition of "professional" staff varies across congregations. It often refers to lead program and administrative staff and should include any staff who are active members in their respective professional organization. The relationship between/among ministers is governed in part by the UUMA Guidelines and in part by their individual relationships with the Congregation. Which ministers are called and which are hired, and what is the meaning of a ministerial call in this congregation? Is the ministry a co-equal team or is there a senior minister? If there are multiple called ministers, some argue that having the ministerial team reporting to the Senior/Lead Minister ensures accountability just as having non-clergy staff reporting to the Senior/Lead Minister. Others would say that all called ministers should be in direct relationship with the Board. Reach out to the UUA Congregational Life staff and the UUA Transitions Director for guidance.
Relationship to Other Staff. The Minister, in collaboration with congregational leaders, has primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the vision and mission of the Congregation. • The Minister, as staff lead, will xxxxxx a collaborative environment among staff. • The Minister will take care that staff roles and relationships are reviewed, discussed, and re- negotiated with clarity, respect, and honesty. • The Minister will enter into a covenant with the other professionals on staff to delineate the roles and responsibilities of each as well as the means to resolve any disagreements.
