The Leadership Development Team Committee
The Leadership Development Team (LDT) is the only “Elected” Committee. It is responsible for identifying and developing leaders in the congregation. Each Spring the committee presents a slate of candidates for Board and Leadership Development Team positions to the congregation. A few years ago, the Nominating Committee was renamed and recharged as the LDT. The committee is accustomed to the nominating role but is searching for effective ways to identify and train leaders. Currently they do short education/ in-services at Church council meetings and encourage participation in district education opportunities.
Recent Achievements Include:
- Helped the board in the process of building a dedicated ministerial search committee
- Encouraged Emerson members to attend the annual “Church Works” day in Birmingham in the fall and Mid South District Annual meeting in Nashville this spring for leadership development
- Provided Church Council with the opportunity to hear a presentation on “Intentional Communications”
- Focusing on leadership in the area of church committees