Life, Worship and Governance Vestry School 2011 The Rev. Wilson Roane Mr. Matthew P. Payne.
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Transcript of Life, Worship and Governance Vestry School 2011 The Rev. Wilson Roane Mr. Matthew P. Payne.
Life,Life,WorshipWorship
andandGovernanceGovernance
Vestry School 2011The Rev. Wilson Roane
Mr. Matthew P. Payne
OverviewOverview
Opening Prayer For the Mission of the Church
Book of Common Prayer, p. 816 Introductions
Mr. Matthew P. PayneLay Canon for Administration
The Rev. Wilson RoaneRetired & Interim, Intercession, Stevens Point
The Catechism, “Outline of Faith” Book of Common Prayer, page 844-862
OverviewOverview
What is the ministry of the laity? …to represent Christ and his Church; to bear
witness to him wherever they may be; and, according to the gifts given them, to carry
on Christ’s work of reconciliation in the world; and to take their place in the life, worship, and
governance of the Church.” Church
People of God Institution
Life of the ChurchLife of the Church
Life Growth Reproduction adaptation to change in the world around us
How does the vestry take its place… Grapples with the big questions
As a Christian community, do we live our life for God?
As a Christian community, who are we before God?
As a Christian community, are we what God wants us to be?
Life of the ChurchLife of the Church
Approaches challenges differently: conflict Secular world, force or authority of superior
over subordinate The church, discernment of God’s will,
embracing others in love. Same goal…spreading the Gospel
Secular world, conflicts of interest from many goals
The church, one goal, no conflicts of interest
Life of the ChurchLife of the Church
Assess the life of the congregation
Bob Honeychurch’s vital church tool
YES = indicator of good health NO = indicator of need to improve health MAYBE = indicator of poor health
What’s the answer for you congregation?
Life of the ChurchLife of the Church
Are we Baptizing? Confirming? Welcoming new members? Adapting in appropriate ways to change? Gathering together regularly? Intentional about evangelism? Intentional about outreach?
Life of the ChurchLife of the Church
Do we reflect demographics? have purpose? connect gifts with needs? care for the sick, hurt, elderly, shut-ins? access resources needed? have a strong, broad-based leadership? develop lay leaders? give opportunities? offer strong spiritual development? know how to speak to others about faith? offer corporate worship? act responsibly with money? deal with conflict
Life of the ChurchLife of the Church
Leads in moving forward.
envisioning – look to see where we can go. engage – ask others to help empower –use tools to help energize – coordinate efforts with positive
attitude exemplify –model what needs to be done
Life of the ChurchLife of the Church
No perfect program, plan, formula “grapple with big questions” “to approach challenges” “to assess life” “take the lead”
Lots of programs, plans, formulas to use Talk to others Internet Resource Center
It’s not about what or how, but that you are
Worship of the ChurchWorship of the Church
We are called to worship God You are…a people belonging to God, that you
may declare the praises of him… (1 Peter 2:9)
We are called to come together weekly for corporate worship Catechism, Book of Common Prayer p.855
Worship of the ChurchWorship of the Church
Corporate worship is uniting Catechism, Book of Common Prayer p.857 acknowledge God’s holiness hear God’s Word offer prayer, and celebrate sacraments
Worship of the ChurchWorship of the Church
Form and pattern from variety of sources The Holy Bible
all necessary for salvation publically declared
Book of Common Prayer forms of divine worship, rites, ceremonies standard forms
Supplementary materials (hymnals, etc…) broaden or deepen corporate praise; Procure reverence, exciting devotion
Worship of the ChurchWorship of the Church
Preparation Incorporate variety of purposes Homework to get ready “decently and in order, ” not on a whim
Helping make worship happen clergy have authority laity work with clergy orderly worship and
proper administration
Worship of the ChurchWorship of the Church
Striving for excellence Show up Visit another congregation Pulpit exchange Video of a worship service Take notes “Mystery Worshipper” Become intentional about analyzing worship
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
Institution governed or managed for God’s glory
…serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received…so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 4:10-11)
Relationships. Structure
general, broadest most specific, narrowest
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
CatholicUniversal
DenominationSectsHistory
Traditions
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
CatholicUniversal
DenominationSects
Anglican CommunionHistory
Church of England
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
CatholicUniversal
DenominationSects
Anglican Communion
EpiscopalChurchGeneral Convention
Canons
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
Diocesan Convention sets general policy and direction two classes of members
Clergy canonically resident Elected lay delegates
Diocesan Bishop chief pastor sets general vision with direction
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
Executive Council oversees operations acting for Diocesan Convention
Standing Committee oversees ecclesiastical issues
Trustees oversee legal issues, especially property
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
Unorganized Mission established by the Bishop
Organized Mission established by the people and the Bishop govern own affairs unable to support place of worship or priest by its own
means
Parish established by the people, the Bishop and Diocesan
Convention govern its own affairs able to support place of worship and priest by its own
means
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
Diocese ofFond du Lac
Congregation
Member
Core Doctrines
West and East
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
Communicants received Holy Communion in this Church at
least 3 times minimum standard
Communicants in Good Standing faithful in corporate worship Working Praying Giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
Organized two wardens 3 to 9 elected vestry members Clerk & Treasurer Committees / Teams / Task Forces
Responsibilities Legally Good stewards Holy people Members
Governance of the ChurchGovernance of the Church
Pray For the church For congregational members For those who do not know God’s love