Rev. Susan M. Richey Nienaber

Big Waters District Superintendent

Superintending the work in the Big Waters District

susan.nienaber@minnesotaumc.org / (612) 230-6153

Laurie Huston

Administrative Assistant

Church conference forms, appointments and events for superintendent and cabinet, general assistance to churches and pastors

laurie.huston@minnesotaumc.org / (612) 230-6153

SPRC training resources

2021 Clergy Time Off Guidelines and considerations

SPRC Training Video

3 Simple Rules for Social Media

Audio of SPRC training Part 1 and Part 2 (conflict)

Behaviors that set me off

Clergy expectations

Conference Sexual Miscounduct Policy and Safe Gatherings Best Practices

Dealing with difficult behaviors

Nine characteristics of clergy leadership

Ministry in the MAC

PRC types of evaluation

Rule of Christ

Sample Electronic Communications Policy

SPRC RACE

SPRC effective and ineffective

Staff Liaisons: Helpful or Hurtful?

Tips for Setting Pastoral Compensation

Rule of Christ training resources

Rule of Christ materials

Susan Nienaber asked the pastors of the Big Waters churches to submit a photo or two showing their church at its best. Some provided a shot of their building while others provided a shot of their congregation in action. View the album of photos.

Summer 2016 article: The joy (and challenge) of being in community

Christian community is like a pond in that it is constantly changing, Rev. Susan Nienaber said in her latest column. There are times when we are close and work well together. There are times when we sense the powerful presence of God in our midst, and our activities and worship are filled with purpose and meaning. However, sometimes there is breakdown in our Christian community and struggle. Sometimes there is a loss of energy and decline. Sometimes we are hurtful to each other and disappoint one another. It takes courage and hope to stay in community with each other.

Resource article: Why we aren't learning

All columns by Rev. Susan Nienaber