Local Pastors Fellowship (Including Associate Members)Local Pastors’ Handbook
A booklet outlining all procedures and information important to Local Pastors is available from the Office of Ministerial Services. Updated each quadrennium, the booklet includes information about Local Pastors’ Fellowship
The Local Pastors’ Fellowship has a steering committee with officers elected by the Fellowship. The steering committee includes local pastors from all geographic regions in the Conference and includes the local pastors serving as non-voting members on the Board of Ordained Ministry. The following is the purpose statement for the Fellowship: The purpose of the Fellowship of Local Pastors is to provide support, love and encouragement to each other through the encouragement of self-care and spiritual growth, and to create a sense of unity and fellowship. The Fellowship will serve all local pastors and the Board of Ordained Ministry as an advisory/resource group on issues and needs of local pastors and associate members. It will serve as a voice for local pastors in the Virginia Conference, will sponsor retreat time, and encourage small group participation with elders and associate members on the district level. An annual retreat is held for all licensed local pastors, associate members, and their spouses. Guidelines for Officers of the Local Pastors’ Fellowship 1. Officers are elected at the beginning of the quadrennium and may service up to two quadrennia. 2. Officers must be licensed local pastors or associate members 3. Officers should represent all geographical areas of the conference. 4. If an office is vacated at any time during the quadrennium, the Executive Committee of the Local Pastors’ Fellowship fills the vacancy with someone from that geographical area. 5. The chair of the Local Pastors’ Fellowship shall appoint a nominating committee to select the officers. |