Goals and Expectations
This retreat is designed for individuals under the age of 35 interested in serving MCC beyond the local level, as a volunteer or as a full-time vocation, as clergy or as lay leaders. The retreat will be designed to include denominational leaders and staff and will provide registrants with an opportunity for discernment about vocation on a denominational or movement level with MCC.
Do you feel called to serve MCC beyond the local level, either as a volunteer or as a full-time vocation as clergy or as a lay leader? Have you wondered if you're being called to be an Elder or serve as part of the MCC Global Staff? Or do you want to understand more about the relationship of local church ministry and denominational/movement goals? Do you want to help shape MCC's future?
If so, then maybe this retreat is for you.
Apply
If you are interested in applying to participate in this Retreat, please submit the following information to the Moderator's Office (RevNancyWilson@MCCchurch.net).
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| Email Address | |
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| MCC Church of which you are a member | |
| Name and contact information for the Senior Pastor of your church | |
Additionally, please send:
1. A brief statement of your history in MCC (maximum 3 pages double-spaced)
2. What is your sense of calling to Global MCC? (maximum 5 pages double-spaced)
3. What are your short-term goals in leadership in MCC?
4. What are your long-term goals in leadership in MCC?
5. Please provide names and contact information for two persons who will be contacted as references.
Anticipated Location/Costs/Application Review
Applications will be evaluated and reviewed by the Senior Leadership Team. Only 18 applicants will be accepted into this Retreat program.
We anticipate obtaining a grant to cover the costs of the retreat lodging and meals. However, participants will be expected to cover their travel costs. The Retreat will be held at DaySpring Conference Center in Ellenton, Florida. Applicants may plan to arrive either at the Sarasota airport and transportation to Ellenton will be arranged, or at the Tampa airport from which applicants may rent a car to drive to Ellenton.
If you are selected, it is important that you arrive in time for the 3:00pm start-up on 28 October and can leave Ellenton for the airport after lunch on 31 October.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS is 22 August 2011.
Emailed applications are preferred to RevNancyWilson@MCCchurch.net, or you may mail them to 3293 Fruitville Road, Unit 105, Sarasota, FL 34240.
