## page was renamed from 4.6.2 Faith Development Committee #acl NeilSkilton:read,write All:read <> <> == Faith Development Committee == === Role: === To support the life of the Faith Development Missional Group (FDMG) as an essential part of Glen Waverley Uniting Church’s (GWUC) total life and mission. === Responsibilities: === * Ensure that effective leadership for the FDMG is developed and maintained at GWUC. * Encourage and support faith & leadership development in all areas of FDMG ministry * To appoint a Chairperson and Secretary to facilitate and record meetings. * Support the FDMG Coordinator with identifying resources for FDMG ministries. * Communicate with the wider Church community about FDMG ministry events. * Encourage FDMG participants to connect with other missional group activities. * Encourage connections between the different FDMG programs. * Planning and facilitating FDMG combined events. * Ensure that leaders of FDMG programs are supported in ensuring WWCC & Safe Church requirements are met for all volunteers. * Attend a Safe Church training session every three years, beginning in the first year of volunteering at GWUC. * Participate in long term / big picture dreaming and planning for the enhancement and growth of FDMG at GWUC. * Assist the FDMG Coordinator with preparing reports for the operation and development of the FDMG ministry where needed. * Annually assess goals to ensure they are in line with GWUC goals * Report annually to the Congregation (via a Congregational Meeting) and to Church Council (via the ministry review document in January of each year for the year preceding) to ensure accountability and transparency * Support all FDMG programs in completing the Approval for Ministry where needed. === Requirements: === * A mature and committed Christian * A passion for faith development in GWUC. * Excellent strategic thinking, biblical knowledge and pastoral skills. === Commitment: === * One meeting every quarter. === Proposed Membership of group: === * Faith Development MG Coordinator * Chairperson * Secretary * [[CouncilGroup|Council representative]] * Any other member of the congregation with an interest in Faith Development ministry