tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28809213.post7278065108803384544..comments2023-05-16T08:21:43.605-06:00Comments on iMinister: Some Things UU'ism can do for GrowthChristine Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291622244158872449noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28809213.post-87119153169754836682007-11-28T14:52:00.000-07:002007-11-28T14:52:00.000-07:00I think that #1 and #2 are very much related. As ...I think that #1 and #2 are very much related. As an experienced minister who was recently in search and would have enjoyed a good associate type position in a large church rather than being the only minister in a mid-sized church I have to say that most of the assistant and associate positions paid poorly and didn't seem to be designed to be interesting and attractive. <BR/><BR/> What do I mean? Some seemed to consist of the kinds of tasks that the majority of ministers don't enjoy as if the lead minister were getting rid of the tasks he or she would rather not do or which might make him unpopular. Some seemed not to offer opportunities to connect with the congregation or to excercise creativity. <BR/><BR/> One of the possible attractions of a staff position at a large church would be the opportunity to collaborate with other talented professionals, but few of the online ads for the associate - assistant positions suggested this is a working environment ---- and we all have heard more horror stories about associates, MREs and assistants having unsuccessful working relationships with a lead or senior minister than we have heard stories of wonderful collaborations. I don't know if that reflects realities. Did your group have stories of really successful collaborations between UU clergy? Telling those more often might help everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com