God moment re: Leadership Council by Ann Cook

Leadership Council for Carlisle United Methodist Church

The transition team (TT) has had many tasks to deal with to prepare for a successful transition into the Carlisle UMC.

To accomplish these tasks, the members of the TT chose focus groups that appealed to

them according to their interests and spiritual gifts, and then members of all three

campuses joined these focus groups.  All of these groups have worked faithfully and

creatively to design appropriate new programs, strategies and plans of action for our new

church.

The Administrative Structure Focus Group was charged with recommending a leadership

Council to replace the former structure of our individual congregations.  Most of you are

aware that that included a variety of committees that met at separate times with separate

members, with communication among them presenting a challenge.

The new nine member Leadership Council will be far more efficient because it will be

meeting as a whole to work on all church business and issues together.  Each campus has

elected three members for the leadership council, who have committed themselves to a

covenantal relationship with the Carlisle United Methodist Church.

The leadership council shall serve all administrative functions required by the church and The Book of

Discipline of the United Methodist Church, as well as set policy and direction.  They will also staff the

new church.

From co::lab to Transition Team to Leadership Council, God has inspired and

led us every step of the way.  Hallelujah!!!