2021 PROFILE OF THE CHURCH
MICHIGAN AREA OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CHURCH NAME:
DISTRICT:
PASTOR:
DUE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CHURCH CONFERENCE
To be completed by Church Council/Governance Board in
consultation with SPRC and the Trustee/Parsonage
Committee.
Membership
Total average
worship
attendance (For
all worship
experiences per
week)
Average church
school
attendance
Total church
expenditures
2021 to date
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
WHAT DO THESE NUMBERS REVEAL ABOUT THE CURRENT HEALTH OF THE CONGREGATION?
The Michigan Conference equips and connects through: Christ-Centered Mission and Ministry; Bold and Effective
Leaders; Vibrant Congregations and the FOUR AREAS OF MINISTRY FOCUS (Engaging in Ministry with the Poor,
Improving Global Health, Developing Principled, Christian Leaders, and Creating New and Renewed Congregations). IN
LIGHT OF THESE, WHAT ARE THE CORE VALUES OF THE CONGREGATION?
How do your mission/vision and core values guide decision-making and alignment of ministries in the church? See this
website, which might be a helpful resource: https://michiganumc.org/resources/church-vibrancy/
WHAT UNIQUE QUALITIES DOES THIS CHARGE POSSESS THAT SETS IT APART?
PASTORAL MINISTRY NEEDED: DESCRIBE WHAT IS NEEDED FROM THE PASTOR (PRESENT OR FUTURE) IN EACH OF
THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE CONGREGATION TO FULFILL ITS VISION, MISSION, AND GOALS.
WE MUST REMEMBER THAT WE ARE PART OF AN ITINERATE SYSTEM, SO THE FOCUS HERE IS ON THE OFFICE, NOT
THE PERSON.
A. Spiritual Gifts: (Preaching, teaching, presence [How is s/he present with people especially those hurting], caring,
etc.)
B. Leadership Style:
C. Worship Leadership and Preaching: (Include a description of the worship style and options your congregation
provides.)
D. Pastoral Care:
E. Administration:
F. Community Involvement:
G. Academic and Career Experience Desired:
IN THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, ETHNIC ORIGIN,
GENDER, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, OR DISABILITIES. HOW IS THE SPRC PREPARING THE CONGREGATION TO
GENUINELY EMBRACE OPEN ITINERACY? YOU MAY BE EXPECTED AS A CONGREGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A
TRAINING EXPERIENCE REGARDING CROSS-RACIAL/CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: DESCRIBE COMMUNITY (URBAN, RURAL, SUBURBAN, SMALL TOWN, ETC.), GENERAL
ECONOMIC SITUATION, AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION OF THE AREA IN WHICH THE CONGREGATION IS
LOCATED.
SCHOOLS: PLEASE DESCRIBE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM(S) WHICH THE PASTOR’S CHILDREN MIGHT ATTEND
AND/OR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT(S) THE CONGREGATION SERVES.
DEMOGRAPHICS: IDENTIFY 3 DOMINANT MOSAIC GROUPS IN YOUR CONGREGATION’S REACH (PER MISSIONINSITE)
HOW MANY NEW SMALL GROUPS WERE ESTABLISHED IN THE LAST YEAR?
HOW MANY NEW WORSHIP SERVICES WERE ORGANIZED BY THE CHURCH IN THE LAST YEAR?
WHAT GOALS HAVE BEEN SET FOR THE CONGREGATION FOR THE NEXT YEAR? THE NEXT THREE TO FIVE YEARS?
HOW WILL THESE GOALS BE ACHIEVED?
PARSONAGE INFORMATION: PLEASE GIVE ADDRESS AND WHO OCCUPIES THIS HOUSE.
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS? BATHROOMS? SQUARE FOOTAGE?
IS THERE A FAMILY ROOM? STUDY?
GENERAL CONDITION OF HOUSE?
ANNUAL REVIEW OF HOUSE MADE ON WHAT DATE? ACTION REQUIRED ON?
CHURCH STAFF: LIST THE POSITIONS OF PAID STAFF (¶258.2.g (12) 2016 Book of Discipline page 195) OTHER
THAN THE PASTOR. THE PASTOR’S SALARY INFORMATION IS FOUND ON THE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION
FORM.
NAME
POSITION
HOURS/
WEEK WORK
SALARY/
HOURLY
RATE
BENEFITS*
TOTAL
SALARY/
WAGES
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
List additional paid staff on a separate sheet of paper.
*Benefits may include: Hospitalization and Medical Expense Program; Pension; Continuing education; Travel
expenses; and Other.
PROTECTION POLICY
Does your church have
a protection policy?
(Enter Yes or No in box
below.)
Is the most recent copy
on file with the district
office? (Enter Yes or No
in box below.)
When was your church
protection policy last
reviewed? (Enter date in
XX/XX/XXXX in box below.)
When was the last training held
for your church on your
protection policy? (Enter date in
XX/XX/XXXX in box below.)
It is the responsibility of the SPRC to prepare the congregation to genuinely embrace and accept the open itinerancy
of The United Methodist Church.
Is your leadership list up to date in the conference database? YES or NO
Are worship times accurate in the conference database? YES or NO
Does the church offer online worship? YES or NO
Are you an EngageMI congregation? (Formerly Spotlight or Six-Lanes) A link to this website may be helpful:
https://michiganumc.org/missions/engage-mi/
WHAT ARE THE 2-4 MAJOR AREA OF MISSION FOCUS FOR YOUR CONGREGATION AND BRIEFLY DESCRIBE EACH?
WHO DO YOU PARTNER WITH TO ACHIEVE EACH MISSION FOCUS LISTED ABOVE?
SIGNATURE AND DATE
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PASTOR:
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