Staff Parish Relations

Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC)

The duties of the Staff Parish Relations Committee is outlined in The United Methodist Church Book of Discipline (Section 258.2, 2008):
“The committee shall assist the pastor(s) and staff in assessing their gifts and setting priorities for leadership and service. It is the responsibility of the committee to communicate with the committee on lay leadership and/or the church council when there is a need for other leaders or for employed staff to perform in areas where utilization of the gifts of the pastor(s) and staff proves an inappropriate stewardship of time.”

Specific tasks for the S/PPRC 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 developing written job descriptions and titles for associate pastors and staff

Regular Meetings Times and Locations:
First Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Prayer Parlor
SPRC meetings are closed and business transacted is confidential.  However, SPRC is always open to input from the congregation.  Members can submit comments and feedback in writing or they can request to make a presentation to the committee and we can schedule an open portion at the beginning of the meeting.

Other SPRC Resources:
Read more from The Book of Discipline, ¶ 258.2 Pastor-Parish Relations Committee:

SPRC Membership:  
2013:  Doris Davis, Rita Rutledge, Ronnie Williamson
2014:  Norman Shiflett (chair), Leticia Jeffries
2015:  Connie Fretwell, Sandy Jude, Elaine Roland
Lay Leader:  Beth Smith      A.C. delegate:  David Blanton   
Pastor:  Marc Roberson

Point of Contact: Norman Shiflett, Committee Chair         
phone:       
email: