nominations - Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church

The charge conference elects members for the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development (formerly the nominating committee or committee on lay leadership). This committee or team serves throughout the year to guide the church council or alternative structure on matters regarding the leadership of the congregation (other than employed staff). Members of this committee must be sensitive to the leadership needs of the congregation and know the capabilities, gifts, skills and experience of the persons in the congregation.

This committee's work will affect your life in the church, as well as the lives of others. The influence of the persons you recruit for the various tasks in your church will go beyond the bounds of your congregation. These leaders will be representatives of the body of Christ in the surrounding community.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities of the Committee

The major responsibilities of this committee are to:

get to know members of the congregation and identify (and help them to discern) their skills, gifts, knowledge, and level of commitment
identify leadership and service opportunities in your congregation
prepare job descriptions for leadership positions
match potential leaders with leadership positions and invite persons to serve in those positions, making sure that these persons represent the makeup of your congregation
present recommendations to the charge conference
equip leaders through training and support

ref. from: http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2315657/k.6199/Committee_on_Lay_Leadership_Overview.htm