Discernment in Five
In April, MCCW will select five new leaders for its Worldwide Board, through a process we call discernment. Here are the top five things you need to know:
- Discernment isn’t anything crazy! Before you commit to helping lead MCCW, we want you to spend some time praying about it, so we created a special discernment process. Discernment just means a prayerful way of making a decision. And even though it might sound complicated or intimidating, it’s pretty easy. You can find a short guide to praying through this decision on your own here. And then a volunteer will lead interested women through the process of praying together on Friday, Apr. 22 at 5:45 p.m. eastern. Easy peasy, right?
- Can’t be at Forum? No Problem! Discernment of our worldwide leaders will happen during Forum, but we know that not everyone can be there. (We wish you could!) Since we have all gotten so good at using Zoom these past few years, we will hold our group discernment as a hybrid event. More details – and a Zoom link – will be available in early April.
- A Spot for Everyone… There are five positions open on the MCCW Worldwide Board this Spring: President, Director of Forum, Director of Stewardship, Director of Communication, and Director-at-Large will be open for two-year terms. The Director of Finance position will be open for a special one-year term. Don’t see the right position for you? We have positions on our regional teams and our larger leadership team open, too! Email us at discernment@mccw.org so we can tell you more!
- Know Someone Who Should Discern? Tell Us More! Sometimes the Holy Spirit uses us to nudge others toward action. Be that holy instrument by nominating someone you think should discern. You can submit their name and information here. We will reach out to them with the invitation and more details. And don’t worry, they aren’t committed to anything just by being nominated!
- Leading MCCW is a Joy! You might be asking, “Why in the world would I want to help lead MCCW?” There are many reasons – helping others grow in their faith, growing in your own faith, learning new skills, making new friends, being part of a 65-year legacy of service – but it really comes down to one thing: serving Christ and our fellow military women is a joy!
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