We are committed to equipping and resourcing our clergy for effective leadership in ministry. Some of the ways we seek to do this is by creating a culture of covenantal care for ourselves, our families and the communities we serve; continuing to develop our effective characteristics through ongoing cohort or coaching relationships.
Covenant: This document was created to promote and model how we care for ourselves as clergy. It is also an accountability agreement throughout ministry.
Self-care Covenant in English (Word)
Self-care Covenant in Spanish (Word)
Characteristics of Effective Clergy: These are the leadership qualities and vocational competencies that help to identify and define the effectiveness of clergy in the Virginia Conference.
Characteristics of Effective Clergy (pdf)
Continuing Development & Assessments:
Evaluative Tools