Florence District Forms

RECOMMENDATION FOR NOMINATION TO DISTRICT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

2008 Conference Journal, No. 82-88 Section IX Standing Rules & Resolutions

Complete the entire form to recommend oneself or another for consideration by the District Committee on Nominations.

PERSON BEING RECOMMENDED BY:   ___________________ __________________   ___________________

                                                          Pastor                               Local Church                     Charge

_______________________________________________    (___)____-_______        (___)____-_______

Title (Mr. Mrs. Ms.)     Full Name                                               Home Phone                     Work Phone

__________________________________   _________________    SC        _______    (____)___________

Mailing Address                                            City                                 State     ZipCode      Cell if you choose to give it

Email address if checked regularly__________________________



MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION (CHECK ONE)                           MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

                                                                                                                                       __ Lay Adult

__Black Ethnic Minority Member                                                                                   __ Lay Youth

__Native American Ethnic Minority Member                                                                 __ Lay Young Adult

__Korean Ethnic Minority Member                                                                                __ Clergy

__White Majority Member                                                                                             __ Female

__Hispanic American                                                                                                    __ Male

__Other (please name)_______________________                                                    __ Handicapped



PERSONAL INFORMATION:   GIVE CONCISE INFORMATION IN SPACE BELOW:

A.      OCCUPATION

B.      DESCRIBE YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT RELATE TO THE POSITION(S) BEING CONSIDERED.

C.      LIST DEGREES, HONORS, AWARDS, AND SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS.



D.     POSITIONS HELD IN LOCAL CHURCH OR DISTRICT (YEARS)

E.     POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP HELD OUTSIDE OF LOCAL CHURCH

F.     SPECIAL INTERESTS



This is a District Form, it can be emailed to you on email request, subject: NOMINATION FORM to fldist@umcsc.org or on the Florence District Website   www.florencedistrictumc.org

DISTRICT COMMITTEES, BOARDS, TRUSTEE, TABLE, TASK FORCE:

Check three (3) areas you or the person you are recommending is willing to serve on if elected (number them one through three if there is a preference):

COMMITTEE ON:

APPROXIMAT # OF

MEETINGS PER

YEAR:

Ordained Ministry (offers counsel, supervision, and examines all persons applying for certification and issues or renews certifications)(Book of Discipline 2008 ¶ 665, pages 463-465)

6

District Superintendency (advocates, advises, and supports the District Superintendent)

(Book of Discipline 2008 ¶ 668, pages 466-468)

3

Nominations (2008 Conference Journal, No. 82-88 Section IX Standing Rules & Resolutions)

4 District & 4 Conference

Lay Speaking Ministries (trains, certifies, and supervises lay speakers)

(Book of Discipline 2008 ¶ 667, pages 466; ¶ 267-269, pages 198-199)

2 Training Days twice   a year

Disaster Response (develops and maintains a detailed plan to implement in the event of a disaster)

3

(Florence District Disaster Response Policy )

Communications (assists WebMaster/District Superintendent/District Secretary in getting information to Pastors/Laity)

As needed

BOARD OF:

Church Location & Building (investigates, evaluates, and approves building proposals)

Monthly

(Book of Discipline 2008 ¶ 2518-2523, pages 715-717)

Congregational Development (DBCD) (promotes long - term planning of church development, redevelopment and congregational revitalization)

(2008 Conference Journal, No. 88, Section IX, Standing Rules & Resolutions)

Jan/May/Aug/Nov

TRUSTEES OF:

the District (manages the real and personal property of the District)

(Book of Discipline 2008 ¶ 2517, pages 713-715)

As needed

TABLE:

Ministry Table (Council on Ministries) oversees the programs of the church within the bounds of the district

(2008 Conference Journal, No. 82, Section IX, Standing Rules & Resolutions)

Quarterly

COUNCIL:

Ministry of Young People (Youth Council) (Book of Discipline 2008 ¶ 771, pages 471-472) (2008 Journal pages 205-208)

As needed

TASK FORCE:

Hispanic Ministries                                                                                                                 (The National Plan for Hispanic Ministry)

As needed



MSWord:FORM.District Nominations. Updated Edd Cunningham’s form & Printed for ALL LEADERS MEETING 8/14/08 & Set Up 8/18/08 & 12.4.08 for mailout to pastors & Lay Leaders w/Dec08,Jan Feb 09 Newsletter   Updated for 7.28.09 Set Up Meeting & Updated for Set Up 8.17.10

Subject: Award Nominations for the 2011 Annual Conference.
From: elink
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Dear Friends,

It’s time to nominate outstanding clergy and laity in the conference for awards to be presented at the 2011 Annual Conference.

The Denman Evangelism Award, established in 1980 by The Foundation for Evangelism, honors pastors and laypersons for responsible evangelism in the local church. In 1981, the national award was introduced to annual conferences to choose a clergy person and a layperson each year.

The Denman Evangelism Award honors people who are effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ. This can involve speaking, personal witnessing, inspiring the church to be involved in evangelism, etc. This person may or may not have the best statistical record and may be from any size church. Nominees’ lifestyles bring honor to Christ and the Church and works in ways that are in keeping with the United Methodist history and traditions. Forms may be found on the conference website, www.umcsc.org, and mailed to: UM Conference of South Carolina, Connectional Ministries, Attn: Robin Landers, 4908 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 by April 1.

The purpose of the Bishop’s Five Star Award is to provide an incentive for churches to embrace new ministries each year geared toward growth and outreach. The award enables small churches – as well as large churches – to receive recognition. The criteria are: 1) An increase in Sunday school attendance and/or enhancement of Christian Education ministry; 2) A “new work” that impacts growth; 3) Members received by profession of faith or rededication one for every 100 members; 4) Emphasis on youth ministries that demonstrate growth; and 5) All apportionments paid in full for 2010, or a 25 percent increase in apportionment payments compared to 2009.

Applications and more details are found on the website and should be sent by April 1to: UM Conference of South Carolina, Connectional Ministries, Attn: Robin Landers, 4908 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

Data for the awards are based on 2010 statistics. Recognition will be given to the pastor and one layperson at a breakfast during Annual Conference.

The Barbara Boltinghouse Bridge Builder award, named after a UMC deaconess, is given to a person or organization in the S.C. conference who has built bridges of understanding by promoting equity and inclusiveness without regard to race, gender, age, handicap or economic condition. It is sponsored by the Commission on Religion and Race.

Nominations are also sought for the 2010 Michael C. Watson Volunteer in Mission Award. This annual initiative recognizes clergy and laypersons who exemplify extraordinary volunteer mission service within the S. C. conference.

If you would like to nominate a person or organization for the Boltinghouse or Watson awards, please send a paragraph or two on why you feel she or he should be nominated to Tammy L. Fulmer, UM Conference of South Carolina, 4908 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. The deadline is April 1.

The Joseph Benjamin Bethea Distinguished Service Award is presented to a person who has performed outstanding service in working for racial justice. Laity or clergy of the S.C. conference are eligible if she or he has shown a strong commitment to Christian social justice for at least five years (unless the individual is a youth). Specific efforts toward elimination of racism and/or building inclusiveness and/or empowerment of persons considered a minority racially or ethnically is a criterion, as is Christian character and servant-hood.

Forms for nominations for the Bethea Distinguished Service award are found on the conference website (go to “Resources,” then “Awards and Scholarships”) and should be completed and sent to Tammy L. Fulmer, UM Conference of South Carolina, 4908 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. Deadline is April 1.

If you know anyone who would like to receive this information please forward it to them.

If you do not receive the eLink email and would like to, you can subscribe on the conference website http://mail.umcsc.org/list/elink

Thanks and God Bless

Matt Brodie

Director of Communications
South Carolina United Methodist Conference.
(803) 786-9486 Ext 265
(888) 678-6272 Ext 265
mbrodie@umcsc.org
www.umcsc.org

FOR USE BY NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE:

RECOMMENDATION OF LAITY, PASTOR AND DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

TO THE DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS

We have reviewed this recommendation to the District Committee on Nominations and recommend the person named herein be considered for the position(s) noted. To the best of our knowledge, we certify that this person is a member in good standing of ________________________UMC, and that the person is qualified for the position(s) noted, and to the best of our knowledge, this person will serve faithfully if so elected.

_______________________________            ___________          _____________________

Signature of Pastor                                            Date                            Phone

_______________________________________            ___________      ________________

Signature of Chairperson: Administrative Board/Council       Date                      Phone

NOMINEE STATEMENT OF WILLINGNESS TO SERVE

Date received from Local Church_______________Contacted Nominee____________Voted on _____________

Notified Nominee of elected position   ____________ Received Acceptance from Nominee__________________

Needs Confirmation at Annual Conference    yes __      no __      Date confirmed at Annual Conference____________

______________________________________            ___________                ___________________________

Signature of Chairperson: District Committee on Nominations                  Date                                         Phone

I hereby certify that I am willing to serve on a District Council, Board, Committee, Task Force or as Trustee, if elected.   I understand that there are scheduled meetings which I will be expected to attend. If I miss two consecutive meetings without being excused by the District Council, Board, Committee, Task Force or Trustee to which I may be elected, I understand that I may automatically forfeit membership on that body and may be replaced at the next District meeting.

_______________________________________            ___________               ___________________________

Signature of Nominee                                                                                            Date                            Phone