Prayer Ministry Team Member

Ministry Description

Position Risk Assessment:	High
Term of Office:	1 year, renewable
Supervision and Support:	Reports to: Prayer Ministry Team Leader Staff Liaison (if different from above): Committee/Board responsible for this ministry: Pastoral Care Committee
Purpose:	To offer prayer during times of crisis and celebration
Population(s) served:	The congregation

Skills & Qualifications:

have had Healing Prayer training and have undergone personal counselling so that you can understand and know the Holy Spirit’s healing on a personal level
evidence of a personal engagement with the gospel
strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills
a sensitivity to people of diverse backgrounds, and for those in difficult circumstances
deep faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to the healing ministry of the Lord as understood by the Anglican Church
genuine compassion and respect for all persons
the ability to set and maintain personal boundaries
position required a Police Records Check

Training Provided:

Healing Prayer training by the Prayer Ministry Team Leaders
other prayer training as it becomes available
Diocesan Sexual Misconduct training every 3 years

Meeting Date & Time:

meeting with the entire team and the Incumbent every few months

Time Commitment Involved:

10:45 a.m. Sunday Service as well as the monthly Healing Service as scheduled
arrive for the service 15 minutes early to prepare through prayer
prayer ministry often continues after the Service
occasional support to the Incumbent at Diocesan Renewal Services

Description of Duties / Responsibilities:

attend trainings when available
ensure Prayer time during the service provides those being prayed for with a safe, positive experience of the Holy Spirit
communicate any concerns to the Prayer Ministry Leader in a timely fashion

Limits of the Position:

in the event of a one-on-one meeting, comply with the Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith Policy, completing the “One-on-One Record Form”, and notify the Prayer Ministry Team Leader
comply with all policies governing confidentiality

Benefits & Opportunities:

grow personally and spiritually through service to others
develop strong relationships with members of the team
have a profound effect on the overall well-being of people and families in crisis

Office Instructions: Provide a copy of this description to the applicant. Place a copy in the applicant’s file in a locked filing cabinet. Record the completion of this step on the applicant’s Screening Checklist.

Rev. October 27, 2003