Download or read book Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016 - Advocates for Inclusiveness written by Commission Status & Role Women and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your task as an advocate for inclusiveness - and as coordinator of your ministry group - is to help every ministry, committee, and aspect of your church to be intentional about the full and equal participation of women and racial and ethnic persons in the life of the church. As you advocate for an inclusive church, you are helping the church to reflect the fullness of the ministry of Christ. This Guideline is designed to help equip you in leading this ministry group in your congregation. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Sma.