## page was renamed from 4.4.2 Outreach Committee #acl NeilSkilton:read,write All:read <> <> == 4.4.2 Outreach Committee == === Role: === To support the integration of the Outreach missional group as an essential part of Glen Waverley Uniting Church’s (GWUC) total life and mission. === Responsibilities: === * Ensure that effective leadership is developed and maintained for Outreach ministry at GWUC. * Encourage and support faith & leadership development in all areas of Outreach ministry * To appoint a Chairperson and Secretary to facilitate and record meetings. * Support the Outreach co-ordinator with identifying resources for the Outreach team. * Communicate with the wider Church community about Outreach events. * Encourage Outreach members to connect with wider missional group activities. * Encourage connections between the different Outreach programs. * Planning and facilitating Outreach Events. * Ensure that leaders of Outreach programs are supported in ensuring WWCC & Safe Church requirements are met for all volunteers, liaising with the Safe Church team where needed. * 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 Outreach at GWUC. * Assist the Outreach co-ordinator with preparing reports for the operation and development of Outreach ministry where needed. * Annually assess goals to ensure they are in line with GWUC goals * Annually report 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 potential Outreach programs in completing the Approval for Ministry where needed. === Requirements: === * A commitment and passion for Outreach ministry. * Excellent organisational, strategic thinking and pastoral skills. === Commitment: === * One meeting every quarter. === Proposed Membership of group: === * Outreach co-ordinator * Chairperson * Secretary * Outreach volunteers * [[CouncilGroup|Council representative]]