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Qualifications and Criteria for the Selection ofProspective Candidates for Office of ModeratorAn Invitation and Call to DiscernmentIssued by the Moderator Nominating CommitteeMarch 2015As Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) prepares for the election of the next Moderator of MCC, the MCCModerator Nominating Committee (MNC) offers this guide to assist prospective candidates in understandingthe office of the Moderator and the qualifications the MNC seeks in candidates for Moderator.
Table of ContentsIntroduction and Purpose of Guide . 1Executive Summary . 2Invitation and Call to Discernment . 4The Role of the Moderator in MCC . 6Primary Responsibilities of the Moderator . 7Core Competencies Required of the Moderator . 9Selection Criteria for Prospective Candidates for Moderator.12Required Qualifications and Criteria for Prospective Candidates . 12Desirable Qualifications and Criteria for Prospective Candidates . 13Supplemental Material .16Proposed Focus Areas for the Next Moderator of MCC . 16Pertinent MCC Denominational Information . 17MN Moderator Selection CriteriaiMarch 2015 1Fall 2
Introduction and Purpose of GuideIn July 2016, clergy and lay delegates of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) fromaround the world will elect the next Moderator of MCC at General Conference XXVI inVictoria, British Columbia, Canada. In preparation for the election, the MCC ModeratorNominating Committee (MNC) is charged with actively soliciting, recruiting, screening,evaluating, and presenting up to five (5) qualified candidates for Moderator to the GeneralConference. To that end, this guide summarizes the role and responsibilities of the Moderator,details the core competencies required of the Moderator, presents the selection criteria that theMNC will use to evaluate candidates for Moderator.We developed the selection criteria for prospective candidates for Moderator by reviewing theMCC Bylaws and the selection criteria used in the recent recommendation process forprospective appointees to the Council of Elders, as well as assessing the feedback from nearly800 members and friends of MCC, and the input from our consultations with MCCdenominational staff, the Governing Board, and current and former Elders. An overview of theprimary responsibilities and core competencies required of the Moderator is followed by anoverview of the selection criteria for prospective Moderator candidates.We have also included supplemental material for additional context regarding the role of theModerator, which includes a summary of the proposed focus areas for the next Moderator ofMCC as identified in the MNC Global MCC Survey Summary Report published in October2014, as well as pertinent MCC denominational information.For a historical perspective on the role of the Elders and Moderator in MCC, please visit theMNC “Historical Perspective” webpage: http://mccchurch.org/mnc-role/mnc-history/.For more information regarding the search process for the next Moderator of MCC, weencourage you to visit our homepage: http://bit.ly/MNChome on the MCC website.For information regarding MCC, please visit the MCC website: http://mccchurch.org.Moderator Selection Criteria1March 2015
Executive SummaryThrough conversations that began at the 2013 General Conference of Metropolitan CommunityChurches (MCC) in Chicago, official MCC gatherings, emails, phone calls, Facebook posts, andthe MNC Global MCC Survey, nearly 1,000 members, friends, lay delegates, clergy, and MCCstaff from around the world have shared their ideas, hopes, and aspirations for the nextModerator of MCC. The MNC has been delighted that our collective voices—richly diverse inour geographies, ethnicities, theologies, life journeys, and many other characteristics—are inharmony when it comes to our understanding of what we expect of the person who will leadMCC into our future.The MCC Bylaws provide the basic framework for the role of the Moderator and include thefollowing essential responsibilities: Serves as the primary visionary and futurist of MCC Exercises a voice of prophetic challenge, creativity, spiritual and pastoral authority, andleadership Nurtures global, ecumenical, and community relationships Is the Chief Executive Officer and the primary spokesperson of MCC Moderates the meetings of the Governing Board, Council of Elders, and General Conference Appoints Elders Supervises MCC senior staff Visits and encourages churchesIn the 46-year history of MCC, there have been two (2) Moderators, each of whom modeleddifferent ways to lead MCC based on their specific gifts, capabilities, and personalities, as well asthe changing circumstances of the world and our denomination and movement.The Reverend Elder Troy Perry began MCC in 1968, when his vision led to theworld’s first church with a positive ministry for gays, lesbians, bisexual, andtransgender (LGBT) persons. Rev. Troy was a charismatic, enthusiastic,energetic, and entrepreneurial leader who achieved a great deal of progress in thestruggle for the equality of LGBT people. He founded a church and a movementrecognized around the world for its commitment to justice.The Reverend Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson was elected to the position of Moderatorof MCC in 2005, following the retirement of Rev. Troy. In July 2010, Rev. Nancywas re-elected for a term of six years as the first woman to serve as Moderator.Moderator Selection Criteria2March 2015
Throughout her tenure, Rev. Nancy has been a voice of justice, rallying andempowering the humanity in us all. She has greatly enhanced MCC’s profile asan international denomination with a long-standing commitment to justice byour human rights work in Eastern Europe, Jamaica, and Latin and SouthAmerica, and our commitment to marriage equality, employment and housingnon-discrimination laws, legal protections for persons with HIV/AIDS, and thefull inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons withincommunities of faith. Within the denomination, Rev. Nancy has brought manyreforms to governance, education requirements for clergy, expectations of theElders and senior staff, training and resources for local churches.Now, as we stand at the threshold of the next era of MCC following the retirement of ModeratorNancy Wilson in 2016, we are seeking a new Moderator Who is:InspirationalApproachableAn advocate for justice and human rightsWho has:IntegrityPassionCharismaWho can be:A spiritual modelAn ambassador for MCC’s mission, vision, and core valuesA leader of a movement and denomination where every person mattersThe challenges of the next Moderator will be to grow MCC, to have a vision for the future, tounite MCC churches, and to have a global perspective of a worldwide church. The MNC isseeking candidates for nomination who can embody these characteristics and meet thesechallenges with great faith, boldness, and courage.Moderator Selection Criteria3March 2015
Invitation and Call to DiscernmentAccording to our vision statement, Metropolitan Community Churches is compelled by anunfinished calling and a prophetic destiny. Metropolitan Community Churches all over theworld are invited to embark on a journey of discernment, as we are all asked to prayerfullyconsider who to nominate as prospective candidates for the office of the Moderator. The word“discern” and its derivatives are translations of the Greek word anakrino, meaning to distinguish,to examine, to sift, to separate out by diligent search.We are invited to seek God’s wisdom during this call to discernment by staying in step withGod’s Spirit (Galatians 5:25), who searches all things, even the deep things of God (1 Corinthians2:10). We can find comfort in the fact that the Counsellor, the Spirit of truth, whom God hasgiven us in Christ’s name (John 14) will also intercede for us (Romans 8:26) during thisimportant season of MCC’s journey.The MNC believes that God is calling the next Moderator of Metropolitan CommunityChurches (MCC) at this very moment to lead our global denomination and movement in theservice of God’s will for MCC. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer and discernment,extensive input received from current and former Elders, MCC senior staff, clergy, and membersof congregations from around the world, our study of MCC’s past, and our collective hope forMCC’s future, we are issuing this call to discernment for the next Moderator of MCC.This guide is intended to assist those people who are considering their call to serve as the nextModerator of MCC. It provides the pertinent information regarding the role and responsibilitiesof the Moderator. More importantly, this guide outlines the criteria we believe God is directingthe MNC to seek in the next Moderator of MCC.The selection criteria consists of the qualifications and standards the MNC will use to evaluateand nominate up to five (5) qualified candidates for Moderator who will be presented forelection by clergy and lay delegates at General Conference XXVI. The selection criteria are basedon the core competencies required to fulfill the role and primary responsibilities of the office ofthe Moderator.The search for the next Moderator of MCC is a spiritual process and we invite you to join us inprayer:We pray for Metropolitan Community Churches in its journey towards finding a newModerator. We pray for unyielding faith in God throughout this time of searching. May we havea deep knowing that God’s Spirit is calling forth the next prophetic leader of our denominationand movement, trusting that this person will be well equipped to lead MCC into the future.Moderator Selection Criteria4March 2015
We pray for the Moderator Nominating Committee, that they will remain faithful to the taskset before them. With wisdom and discernment in Christ, may they not be easily distracted. Wepray that their weekly meetings are productive and intuitive as they choose the right priorities.We pray for their sustained energy as they breathe in the Spirit of Life daily. May they alwaysremember that this is not about them or because of them, but it is simply through them thatGod will reveal the candidates to be presented for election to the office of the Moderator.We pray for the Next Moderator of MCC, that their calling will grow stronger every day andthat they will experience deep affirmations along the way that will lead them to being able torespond with a resounding “Yes!” to the call.And, we pray for General Conference XXVI in July 2016, that the delegates will be able to makean informed decision when they vote, and that everyone will be left with a great sense ofconfidence and trust in our newly elected Moderator.This is our prayer, in the Name of Jesus,AMEN.Moderator Selection Criteria5March 2015
The Role of the Moderator in MCCThe Moderator of MCC is the primary spiritual leader of our global movement anddenomination. As such, the role and term of office of the Moderator is defined in the MCCBylaws, Article V.E.2., as follows:“The Moderator is elected by General Conference to serve as the primary visionary and futuristin order to advance the mission and vision of MCC worldwide through the exercise of propheticchallenge, creativity, spiritual and pastoral authority, and leadership.As the primary MCC spokesperson, an Elder, and the Chief Executive Officer, the Moderator isa voting member and moderates meetings of the Governing Board and of the Council of Elders;moderates General Conference; appoints Elders; and supervises MCC senior staff.The Moderator shall be responsible for leading the visioning process for the Fellowship, having apresence at global events, teaching and training, engaging in continuous learning, communityrelations, visitation and assistance in churches, ecumenical relations, and global social justice.The term of office of the Moderator shall be six (6) years.”By virtue of election to the office of the Moderator, the Moderator serves as an Elder of MCCand, therefore, must carry out the duties of an Elder, which are defined in the MCC Bylaws,Article V.E.3., as follows:“The primary responsibility of Elders shall be to give pastoral leadership and care to enable theFellowship in our spiritual journey. The Elders shall exercise spiritual and pastoral authority tobuild a shared vision for MCC, prepare the MCC for the future, and support MCC’s strategicdirection.The Elders serve as official representatives of the Fellowship in the areas of public andcommunity relations; provide oversight of and support to congregations; consult with churcheson issues related to church development; and fulfill other ecclesial and ceremonial duties.”Moderator Selection Criteria6March 2015
Primary Responsibilities of the ModeratorBased on the description of the role of the Moderator as defined in the MCC Bylaws, andconversations with MCC senior staff and current and former Elders, the MNC has summarizedthe overall responsibilities of the Moderator into the following four (4) major areas of focus:Spiritual Leadership Nurtures the spiritual life of the MCC global movement and denomination as the primaryspiritual leader by preaching and teaching the message of MCC to the world Serves as the primary pastoral and prophetic leader of the MCC denomination and its globalmovement by: Leading the MCC movement in shaping and living its values, mission, and vision andserving as MCC’s primary visionary and futurist Fulfilling a pastoral leadership role with the leaders of MCC congregations and inspiringnew pastoral leadership within the denomination Participating in the gatherings and cooperative processes of MCC congregational leadersand networks, offering guidance and modeling MCC’s core values Leading and encouraging the Council of Elders in its spiritual and pastoral roleExecutive Management Serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MCC by: Acting as head-of-staff in the leadership and management of MCC denominational staff As head-of-staff, building a highly effective senior leadership team, as well as leading,coaching, and developing other implementation teams Providing strategic direction and leadership in the development of a strategic plan, andmanagement in assuring alignment of all denominational staff and volunteers in theorganizational achievement of the MCC strategic plan Assuring sound financial management of MCC and fiscal accountability to its congregationsand worldwide constituents Acting as the President of the MCC Corporation in all legal matters Giving fundraising direction, communicating with donors, and building relationships withstrategic donors to support the budget and advance the financial stability of MCCModerator Selection Criteria7March 2015
Denominational Governance Moderates General Conference Serves as the Moderator of the Governing Board in its governance role Serves as the Moderator of the Council of Elders in its governance role Serves as leader of the Senior Leadership Team which has a governance role inimplementation of MCC policies through the MCC Program Offices, which currently includeOffice of Formation and Leadership Development (OFLD), Office of Church Life and Health(OCLH), Office of Emerging Ministries (OEM), Office of Operations (OPS), and Office of theModerator (OM) Oversees the implementation of all policy decisions of the Governing Board and GeneralConferenceOther Key Responsibilities Serves as the primary spokesperson for MCC Serves as the official representative of MCC in the areas of public and community relations Represents MCC in public, governmental, ecumenical, and interfaith relations Actively promotes and plans for the effective implementation of the mission, vision, and corevalues of MCC Serves on the board of the Global Justice Institute by virtue of the office of the Moderator Recruits and cultivates the leadership of MCCModerator Selection Criteria8March 2015
Core Competencies Required of the ModeratorCore competencies are the skills, knowledge, attributes, and behaviors required to fulfill the roleand primary responsibilities of the Moderator. Undoubtedly, an individual in this leadership rolewill have strengths in some areas and room for growth in others.The MNC considers the competencies in the table below essential to the role of the Moderatorbased on the extensive input received from current and former Elders, MCC senior staff, clergy,and members of congregations from around the world.Core Competencies Essential for the Moderator of MCCDecision-Making SkillsMakes effective, timely decisions, balancing analysis and intuitionRecognizes the short and long-term implications of choices madeDefines problems and issues clearlyOffers solutions and suggestions that are efficient and pragmaticEvaluates when to make a decision under conditions of risk anduncertainty and when to wait for better informationEgo StrengthDemonstrates strong and appropriate personal boundaries inrelationshipsAppreciates the distinctiveness and value of self, without beingarrogantIs spiritually and emotionally mature; maintains a non-anxiouspresence in the midst of turmoilDoes not overly depend upon outside affirmation; maintains astrong personal support systemOrganizational AgilityIs astute about how congregations workUnderstands the importance of supporting good policy, practice,and procedureAppreciates the power in the culture of MCCIs politically astuteModerator Selection Criteria9March 2015
Process ManagementSkillsKnows how to get things done through board, team, andcommittee structures, as well as through informal relationshipnetworksDesigns practices, processes, and procedures that allow managingfrom a distanceUnderstands how to create efficient work flow; know what tomeasure and how to measure itIdentifies opportunities for synergy and integration; simplifiescomplex processesPersonal ResilienceLearns from adversity and failureDiscerns when to change personal, interpersonal, andmanagement behaviorsDeals well with ambiguityCopes effectively with change; comfortably handles risk anduncertaintySeeks feedbackExpresses personal regret when appropriateDemonstrates a strong spiritual centerednessPublic PresenceDemonstrates a comfortable ease in speaking in a variety ofsettings in both small and large groups inside and outside of MCCKnows how to be strongly present in the room withoutcommanding the roomEffectively addresses both straightforward data and controversialtopicsProjects a clear sense of the MCC identity through personaldemeanorStrategic LeadershipSkillsIs future-oriented and can articulate a clear picture of MCC’spreferred futureEffectively involves others in the discernment of the visionIdentifies strategic objectives consistent with the vision of MCCKeeps staff and lay leaders focused on critical prioritiesPrevents vision driftPreaching & WorshipLeadership SkillsInspires from the pulpitModerator Selection Crit
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