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United Methodist Foundation Representative
Purpose: A local church representative
connected to the United Methodist Foundation who will provide a link between the
local church and the ministry of the Foundation.
Appointment: The representative is
nominated by the local church Committee on Lay Leadership and is approved the
local Charge Conference.
Gifts and Skills: It is hoped that a
Foundation Representative will have a heart for the connectional church and for
local church ministry.
Responsibilities:
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Education
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Attend, as able, any local or
district/regional Foundation training events to learn more about the
Foundation for the purpose and its ministry of communicating that
knowledge to the local church.
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Review material provided by the Foundation
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Become familiar with the United Methodist
Disciplinary statements regarding United Methodist Foundations and
Socially Responsible Investing.
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Communication
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Provide mailing and emailing (if applicable)
addresses to the Foundation to enable communication.
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Explore ways in which the ministry of the
Foundation can be promoted at the local church.
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Report to the local Administrative Council
(or equivalent) regarding Foundation activities and opportunities for
education and ministry.
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Request brochures, DVDs, or other
communication material from the Foundation as needed in the local
church.
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Facilitate the observance of Foundation
Sunday at the local church level.
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Contact the Foundation to request
presentations at the local church level regarding the ministry of the
Foundation or planned giving (estate planning).
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Communicate opportunities and encourage
local church members to attend district or regional Foundation
presentations.
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