My Ministerial Record reveals that I see these aspects of congregational life as collaborative enterprises that are interconnected, and best carried out in a facilitative and transparent manner. It is here that understanding the congregation as a system is helpful. Each area of church life affects the other, and our attention to each one enhances our understanding of the other.
I approach administration and leadership as pastoral and educational opportunities for all involved to deepen in our relationships with one another and to advance the mission of the congregation. My expectation is to function as the supervisor of staff. I model and foster collaboration and support in staff relations and have a staff covenant that guides our relationships and work together. I encourage staff in developing and bringing their unique gifts to their ministry area and I trust them. We trust each other. We function as a team. Regular staff meetings make time for check in and deepening, often in relation to the monthly congregational theme, before getting right to business. While on sabbatical in 2018 the staff team was highly functional and competent, drawing on their relationships and communication with each other and their roles on the sabbatical committee - things ran smoothly and the staff gained even more confidence and cohesion.
In congregational life, in all life really, context is supremely important. Context is informed by the past, the current situation and people involved along with the congregation’s self-understanding, and its goals for the future. Here our visioning process is key. I approach my work with a commitment to careful listening. I see myself at times as coach and collaborator, and at times as a visionary and guide. Opportunities abound for us to learn and grow as we face the triumphs and challenges of doing ministry together in the changing landscape of congregational life and the world around us. Viewing our governance and leadership in terms of covenant helps us to see our work together as that of a sacred vocation.
I'm grounded in Adaptive Leadership and have used it to guide our board and congregation through the adaptive challenges that we have faced. These include size transition, culture shift, the need to shift understanding of stewardship in the face of budget challenges and the economic crisis.
I'm fortunate to be a trusted leader in the community as well. Besides serving on boards and coalitions in the interfaith and justice community, I'm frequently involved in planning and speaking at conferences and workshops.
Awards
Awakened Woman Award, 2019
Seaside Sisters, Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, Encinitas CA
Faith Leader in Action Award, February 2018
National Action Network, San Diego
Moxie Award, 2017
Women of San Diego with Grit and Determination
North County Immigration Task Force, December 2017
North San Diego County, CA
Appreciation of Support
Courageous Love Award, February, 2017
UU Fellowship of San Dieguito, Solana Beach CA
Albert Schweitzer Reference for Life Sermon Award, 2006
Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry
I approach administration and leadership as pastoral and educational opportunities for all involved to deepen in our relationships with one another and to advance the mission of the congregation. My expectation is to function as the supervisor of staff. I model and foster collaboration and support in staff relations and have a staff covenant that guides our relationships and work together. I encourage staff in developing and bringing their unique gifts to their ministry area and I trust them. We trust each other. We function as a team. Regular staff meetings make time for check in and deepening, often in relation to the monthly congregational theme, before getting right to business. While on sabbatical in 2018 the staff team was highly functional and competent, drawing on their relationships and communication with each other and their roles on the sabbatical committee - things ran smoothly and the staff gained even more confidence and cohesion.
In congregational life, in all life really, context is supremely important. Context is informed by the past, the current situation and people involved along with the congregation’s self-understanding, and its goals for the future. Here our visioning process is key. I approach my work with a commitment to careful listening. I see myself at times as coach and collaborator, and at times as a visionary and guide. Opportunities abound for us to learn and grow as we face the triumphs and challenges of doing ministry together in the changing landscape of congregational life and the world around us. Viewing our governance and leadership in terms of covenant helps us to see our work together as that of a sacred vocation.
I'm grounded in Adaptive Leadership and have used it to guide our board and congregation through the adaptive challenges that we have faced. These include size transition, culture shift, the need to shift understanding of stewardship in the face of budget challenges and the economic crisis.
I'm fortunate to be a trusted leader in the community as well. Besides serving on boards and coalitions in the interfaith and justice community, I'm frequently involved in planning and speaking at conferences and workshops.
Awards
Awakened Woman Award, 2019
Seaside Sisters, Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, Encinitas CA
Faith Leader in Action Award, February 2018
National Action Network, San Diego
Moxie Award, 2017
Women of San Diego with Grit and Determination
North County Immigration Task Force, December 2017
North San Diego County, CA
Appreciation of Support
Courageous Love Award, February, 2017
UU Fellowship of San Dieguito, Solana Beach CA
Albert Schweitzer Reference for Life Sermon Award, 2006
Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry
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