Ministry of Caring for Ministers

Current Leadership:  Steven Boorsma (Chair), Evelyn Dickerson, Sue Ebersold, Mary Gower, Russ Graunke, Carol Hinds, Bill Hoglund, Harmon Peaco, Jan Peters, Martha Selby, Greg Skiba, Carol Holden

Meetings:  This ministry meets the second Thursday of each month.                Meeting are from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at First Congregational UCC, Elgin

Online Forms for Ministers:

Information Review 

Vision:

An Association of churches in covenant relationship, enlisting and nurturing persons for and in authorized ministry.

Relationships:

This Ministry shares the mission of Fox Valley Association:  to develop, support and link leaders and congregations in ministry to one another and to the world in the name of Jesus Christ.  It relates to other Ministry groups through the Association Council, the Ministry of Coordination and Administration, and through cooperation with other Ministries.

Membership:

Twelve persons elected by the Association, first vice moderator. Association Minister, and any additional persons invited for particular responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Possibilities:

- Implement provisions of the U.C.C. Constitution, the Manual on Ministry and Association/Conference policies for ordained, licensed and commissioned ministry, clergy compensation and call provisions, in-care, ecclesiastical councils, privilege of call, transfer of standing, partnership standing, dual standing, endorsements, periodic, situational and informational consultations and fitness reviews, etc.

- Nurture and support authorized ministers (and candidates) through cluster groups, mentoring, continuing education and retreats.

- Receive and administer funds for educational scholarships and career development counseling.

- Represent the Association at ordinations, installations and recognitions, encouraging clergy attendance.