Evaluation and Continuing Renewal for Diaconal Ministers
1. Diaconal ministers serving in the local church shall receive an evaluation annually from the Committee on Staff/Pastor Parish Relations, in consultation with the pastor, for use in an on-going effective ministry, and for identifying continuing renewal needs and plans, using criteria, processes and training developed by the conference Board of Diaconal Ministry, cabinet, and the Division of Diaconal Ministry. The district superintendent will request an annual report of the diaconal minister's fulfillment of their functions in ministry and plans for renewal using criteria, processes and training developed by the cabinet, the conference Board of Diaconal Ministry and the Division of Diaconal Ministry.
2. Diaconal ministers serving in appointments beyond the local church will undergo annual evaluation by their immediate supervisors, and include copies of those evaluations in the annual report submitted to the charge conference, district superintendent, and the conference Board of Diaconal Ministry.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21156-MN-318-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference