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Core duties:

Congregational rectors are responsible for the congregation in both a spiritual and organisational respect.

• They are responsible for the pastoral care of the ministers and their families
• They conduct meetings of ministers and functionaries on a congregational level
• They support the ministers and functionaries in the performance of their duties
• They perform special pastoral care duties in the congregation
• They prepare believers for Holy Baptism with water and for acts of blessing
• They prepare believers for Holy Sealing on behalf of the district rector
• They preside over the adoption of guests on behalf of the district rector
• They ensure compliance with Church regulations
• They guarantee the required flow of information
• They are responsible to the district rector and the Apostle for the congregation in an administrative capacity
• They promote the development of the competencies of the ministers and functionaries
• They explore the need for additional ministers and functionaries, and make corresponding proposals to the district rector
• They promote the involvement and participation of all members of the congregation in congregational life in line with the Vision and Mission of the Church

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Personal prerequisites:

• They bear the Priest ministry^[89]
• Acceptance among the ministers
• Sufficient free time for pastoral care and management of the congregation
• Ability to handle pressure

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Spiritual competencies:

• Same as for the Priest ministry

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Personal competencies:

• Ability to preach
• Ability to represent the congregation in public
• Same as for the Priest ministry

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Leadership competencies:

• Ability to implement the Serving and Leading model
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Composed approach to difficulties
• Ability to take criticism
• Ability to delegate
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to inspire others