Goal 4: A church that promotes a culture of inclusion, safeguarding, stewardship and good governance.
Objectives:
Review the extent to which we are – or are not – an inclusive church
· Take advice from those with particular awareness of inclusion
· Improve access to the church and parish centre
Ensure that we are fully compliant with safeguarding and data regulations
· Ensure that Safeguarding is a regular agenda item for the PCC
· Ensure that data is stored and processed in accordance with
GDPR
On the basis of this strategy, promote the stewardship of time, talents and money
· Inspire one another with a bold and realistic vision of our future
as a church
· Use the Year of Vocation to challenge ourselves about the
meaning of discipleship
Review the job descriptions of our employees and volunteers, and their supervision needs
· Ensure that all job descriptions and contracts of employment
are fit for purpose
· Provide supervision for office staff
· Ensure that the Parish Office is adequately resourced
· Research and implement good practice for the support and
safeguarding of church volunteers
Improve the effectiveness of the PCC
· Make use of diocesan training resources for PCC members
· Consider how we might work together more effectively
. Review, develop and maintain policies of good governance in
accord with Charity Commission and diocesan guidance
. Appoint members to make quarterly presentations about the
PCC's work to the congregation