Calvary’s “Kool Tools” is a collection of resources to help you answer questions you might have as a leader, so you can focus on doing mission and ministry for Christ’s kingdom. Click on the headlines or menu bar at the top for details.

Building the Team

Here you will find resources and references to help you build and organize a ministry team. Roles and selection guidelines for Mission & Ministry leaders and members are given. Advice and references are provided to identify, build and sustain effective and committed councils and teams.
• Organization Chart
• Leader/Member Identification, Roles & Rotation
• Council & Team Formation
• Good Meeting Practices
• Recognition & Affirmation
• Building a Winning Team

Training

Here are the questions a leader will want to answer when determining the training needs of their council or team. Guidelines, principles and lessons are here to help you develop as a leader in ministry or mission work.
• Considerations for Mission & Ministry Training
• Situational Leadership
• Coaching
• Important Lessons from Peter Drucker
• Leadership Development

Communication

The “Leadership Network” and “Connection Model” are presented along with guidelines to assist leaders in communication with the congregation and parish leadership.
• Membership Coordinator
• Follow Through
• Staff
• Vestry Calendar
• Guidelines from Communication Council or Team (to be developed)

Mission, Vision & Goals

The questions to answer when developing the Mission, Vision, and Goal for a ministry or mission are presented to ensure alignment with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Calvary.
• Alignment with Calvary’s Mission, Vision, & Core Values
• Council or Team Mission & Vision

Measures of Success

This section provides tools to assess the success and progress of the teams.
• Spiritual Fruits
• Growth of Team
• Growth of Individual
• Support/Lifting Up of Other Mission Teams

Change Management

Specific examples of changes within a team (scope/financial) are provided for use by the council and team.
• Monitoring
• Reporting

Council Level Finances

Budget, reimbursement procedures, and non-budget funding for the councils are addressed here.
• Budget
• Check Request/Payment
• Special Funding (not budgeted)

Facilities & Scheduling

Here you will find information on requirements for use of the church building and supplies and proper scheduling procedures.
• Reserving Space
• Copier Use, Office Supplies, Fixtures
• Scheduling

References

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Calvary’s Strategic Plan

Calvary's Vision Document

Handbooks

Calvary Episcopal Church
Calvary Episcopal School

Handbooks

LOGOS Parents
LOGOS Staff

Organization

Calvary’s Ministry & Organization
Listing of Calvary’s Mission Teams and Leaders

Forms

Check request
TX Sales Tax and Use Exemption Certification

Leadership Resources

Affirmation
Building a Winning Team
Devotional guides
Important lessons from Peter Drucker
Learning Reviews
Meeting Agenda Planning Template
Mission Development Template
Principles for Spiritual Leadership – Coaching
Recognition Ideas
Sample Agenda
Selecting Leadership Style
Team Member Self Assessment Form
The Call Process (from Logos)

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