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This is a vital discernment task done through prayer, reliance on the Holy Spirit, trust in the wisdom and care of the wider church, and co-operation with other people.  \nThe Basis of Union says that the Congregation is the visible embodiment in one place of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, worshipping, witnessing and serving as a fellowship of the Spirit in Christ (Paragraph 15) . In other words, the congregation is the heart of the church’s life, where God’s people gather to be a community of faithful disciples, who also recognise that they are part of a church that stretches well beyond the local community.  \nPeople in Specified Ministries (i.e. Minister of the Word, Deacon, Pastor) are called to provide leadership in congregations as God’s people seek to express their life in worship, mutual care, learning, faith sharing and compassion and justice.  \nThe Placements process seeks to allow members of congregations, representatives of the presbyteries and those in specified ministries, to explore together what God may be saying about how minister and congregation can share in ministry together. It requires prayerful consideration so that a careful determination can be made by the councils of the church.  \nThe Process and Role of the JNC  \nAppendix A outlines the steps to be followed in the Placements process. You may want to have a quick look to familiarise yourself with the process. You may return to the diagram at various times as you read this material.  \nWhen a Minister leaves, the Presbytery is responsible to:  \ni. Appoint a team to carry out a Mission Study in the congregation(s) . The Mission Study will:  \n􀁸 determine if the vacancy is to be filled,  \n􀁸 recommend who will make the placement and who will call the Minister (congregation or presbytery)  \n􀁸 recommend which specified ministry (Minister of the Word, Deacon, or Pastor) maybe appropriate.  \n􀁸 recommend whether the placement be full-time or limited (either in hours or length of appointment)  \nii. Appoint the JNC.  \nThe JNC shall consist of two Presbytery members appointed by the PRC (one of whom should be from the PRC or who can readily report to the PRC) , one of whom shall be chairperson-and two to six people appointed by the congregation. There must be a presbytery representative and a congregational appointee at each meeting. The congregational representatives should be able to represent the experiences and issues before a broad part of the congregation and not just some parts. Ministers who will continue to serve in the congregation should not be on the JNC, but opportunities should be made to allow them to be involved (this will be referred to later) .  \nBefore you begin, ensure that your JNC has been properly appointed, that the Chairperson has been appointed correctly, and that each meeting has a quorum.  \nThe placements process involves a series of conversations which seek to explore God’s will. While it is possible to have alternates for the congregational representatives (so that the process isnot unnecessarily delayed) , this is generally discouraged because it is difficult for people to come in and out of such discernment conversations without disrupting the relationships that are being explored.  \nThe JNC  \nThe JNC has two tasks:  \ni. to assist with the preparation of the Congregational Profile if this has not been done by the Presbytery.  \nii. to seek a Minister who can be recommended to the placement for call.  \nPreparing the Profile  \nThe Presbytery will determine whether those responsible for the Mission Study or the","cbCairuHqBwEi3y4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairuHqBwEi3y4","pdf",376184,20,"English","# Introduction\n## The Process and Role of the JNC\n## The JNC\n## Preparing the Profile","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Joint Nominating Committee (JNC)?\",\"answer\":\"The JNC assists in preparing the Congregational Profile and seeks a minister who can be recommended for the placement for call.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the JNC appointed and who must be present at meetings?\",\"answer\":\"The JNC includes two presbytery members appointed by the PRC and two to six congregational appointees. 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