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-The Moderator - presides over the Synod, declares the decisions of the court, preserves order, provides spiritual leadership for the Church and represents the Church at both ecumenical and national occasions. In addition, the Moderator also provides pastoral care for ordained clergy, lay pastors, persons in training and full-time commissioned/installed workers. -The General Secretary - is responsible for the administrative functions of the Church in matters relating to communication, recruitment, training and conditions of service. He supervises and monitors the programmes of the regional councils while also supervising the administrative staff. -The Deputy General Secretary - manages the day-to-day affairs of the Synod Administrative Centre, organizing, co-ordinating and enabling activities and the use of material resources, assisting in the co-ordination of Synod Committees and establishing and maintaining an efficient communication system. -Directors - staff members with responsibility for specific programme units-Communication, Youth Ministries, Theological Education Services. -Staff Associates - work in conjunction with standing committees or specifically assigned to programme areas in order to enable the implementation of action plans.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF SYNOD The ministry and mission of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands is undertaken through the work of Synodical Committees. These committees are made up of representatives from each Area Council, as well as individuals with experience and expertise in particular areas. Committees meet once per quarter at the Synod Administrative Centre ( 12 Carlton Cres. ) to carry out the plans approved by the Synod and to make reports on the progress of the work. Meetings are held in January, April, July and October of each year, usually during the last week of the month. There are eight standing committees: · Constitution and Doctrine · Church and Ministry · Education for Ministry and Mission · Mission , Witness and Service · Finance · Property · Public Education · Central Planning |
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