Staff Parish Relations Committee

Back row: Kim Brouse, Scott Reelfs, Darin Devine, Randy Lambert & Larry Meurer. Front Row: Eric Vacanti, Heather Williamson, Sheryl Walgenbach (2007) & Gina Mieska (2007). Absent: Theresa Rutledge, Lori Shanks & Anne McKeown
Back row: Kim Brouse, Scott Reelfs, Darin Devine, Randy Lambert & Larry Meurer. Front Row: Eric Vacanti, Heather Williamson, Sheryl Walgenbach (2007) & Gina Mieska (2007). Absent: Theresa Rutledge, Lori Shanks & Anne McKeown

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is truly a Staff-Parish Relations Committee because the committee relates to all staff, both bishop-appointed staff and employed staff. The SPRC has primary responsibility to work with staff so that the mission of the church is realized. The SPRC should have a clear understanding of Salem's mission and vision, built upon the mission of the wider Church.

Specific tasks for the SPRC include:

  • explaining the nature and function of ministry to the staff and the congregation.

  • conferring with the congregation and the staff/pastor about ministry direction.

  • assessing the ministry of the congregation and the staff/pastor at least annually.

  • conferring and consulting with the district superintendent.

  • supporting lifelong learning for all staff (continuing education).

  • identifying and supporting individuals from the congregation whom God seems to be calling for ordained ministry.

  • making recommendations regarding compensation, travel, benefits and housing to the Church Council.

  • recommending needed staff positions and develop written job descriptions and titles for associate pastors and staff.

The SPRC would like to invite you to view the Volunteer & Ministries web page so that you may learn more about the ways in which you/the congregation give of their time and God-given talent. We have a wonderfully talented staff here at Salem. With that said, they can't do it alone. There are many members of the congregation that freely give their time and energy. We encourage you to contact any one the staff here at Salem if you have any questions about these programs. Or, you may contact one the SPRC members. Likewise, if you have an idea for a service or program not offered at Salem, that too is something we would like to discuss with you in more detail.



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