THE REV. PAUL G. “CHIP” GUNSTEN - STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES/PORTFOLIO
A. Provide staff support for the following committees:
· Stewardship of Life
· Evangelism
· Social Action
· Virginia Missions
· Global Missions
B. Provide staff support oversight and planning for the Candidacy Process including:
· Committee functions
· Vocations Conference
· Seminary interfaces
C. Provide staff support oversight and planning for Leadership Support including:
· Committee functions
· Gathering of Ministerium
· First Call Theological Education
D. Provide staff support oversight and planning for VA Synod Mission Team including:
· Team Gatherings (2 / year)
· EOCM Gatherings (2 / year)
· Site Identification & MIF Application / Facility …
· Annual Ministry Reviews
· New Mission Starts / Collaborative Ministry
E. Provide staff support oversight and planning for Synod Assembly including:
· Assembly program development
· Assembly Bulletin of Reports
· Assembly Minutes Book and Directory
F. Provide staff support oversight and planning for the following events:
· Bishop’s Day (High School)
· Call & Canoe (College)
· Serve as small group leader for weekend youth events
G. Provide staff support oversight and planning for:
· Caroline Furnace Board
H. Provide staff support oversight and planning for:
· Rural Ministry
· Multi-Cultural Minstries
· Spanish Speaking Ministry
· African American Ministry
I. Attend meetings of:
· Staff
· Executive Committee
· Synod Council
· Council of Deans
· Region 9 / Region 9 Council, President
· Churchwide Assemblies
· Other events as appropriate
J. Preach, teach, lead retreats, do installations, and be present at synodical gatherings and
ecumenical events as needed or requested by the bishop
