Quieten Your Heart to Listen
MCCW Worldwide Board discernment was scheduled to take place in early November to coincide with the rescheduled Forum.
Despite having to cancel the event, it is important that the transition of leadership continues as planned. MCCW invites each of you to actively and prayerfully discern whether you are being called to serve on the Worldwide Board.
Positions to be Discerned:
- President
- Director of Forum
- Director of Finance
- Director of Communications
- Director at Large (1)
Dates for Discernment:
- Personal Discernment Period — ongoing through the beginning of October
- Discernment Packets — due week of October 4, 2020
- Virtual Group Discernment — on or about the week of November 1, 2020*
*Specific date and time will be determined based on the availability of those discerning
How to Learn More:
- Visit www.mccw.org/discernment to download the discernment guide as well as job descriptions for each open position.
FAQs:
How long will newly discerned board members serve?
Board members discerned in November will serve through Spring 2022.
What is expected of MCCW board members?
MCCW is looking for women who are called, competent, and committed. Board members attend monthly virtual meetings, fulfill the specific duties of their position, and help set the strategic direction for MCCW. Go here to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of MCCW board members.
How do I know if I am being called to serve?
MCCW’s discernment process was created to guide you through a personal discernment process, followed by a group discernment process that will help you prayerfully consider if this is the time and place in which God is calling you to serve. Download the easy-to-use guide here.
I’ve read this far, but I’m not sure what to do next.
If you have read this far, maybe God is nudging you to take the next step. Download the resources listed above and give them a read. Take a few days to let all the information “simmer” and ask God to help you know if you should take the next step of working through the personal discernment process. And let us know if you have questions. You can reach out to any member of the board (emails listed in the back of this issue of the Well) or email our Discernment Coordinator (discernment@mccw.org).
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