Spiritual Gift Ministry Task Force

Ministry Description

Position Risk Assessment:	Medium
Term of Office:	1 year, renewable
Supervision and Support:	Reports to: The Incumbent Staff Liaison (if different from above): Committee/Board responsible for this ministry: Christian Education Committee
Purpose:	To facilitate the various ways spiritual gifts can be identified and developed
Population(s) served:	The Congregation

Skills / Qualifications:

the Chairperson must have leadership and organizational skills
public speaking ability is an asset
good listening skills
visionary skills

Spiritual Gifts Recommended:

leadership
organization
creativity
teaching

Training Provided:

on-the-job training
Diocesan Sexual Misconduct Training every 3 years

Meeting Date & Time:

every 4 – 6 weeks for 1 – 2 hours

Time Commitment Involved:

can be up to 4 – 6 hours per month

Duties & Responsibilities:

to encourage others to identify their spiritual gifts
to meet with members with common gifts and discuss ways in which the gifts can be developed

Limits of the Position:

must not meet with others one-on-one, as this is a medium risk ministry
comply with all policies governing confidentiality

Benefits & Opportunities:

to assist others in their spiritual growth
work with great people
to promote a healthy parish with members working within their gifting

Office Instructions: Provide a copy of this position 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: November 27, 2003