Writing a job description for the members of your Missions Leadership Team will clarify what's expected of those members. A clear job description also allows potential members to make an informed decision about whether or not they have the qualities, skills and especially the time required. A job description provides understanding at the beginning and helps to reduce conflicts, disappointment and unmet expectations down the road.

• Length of term: How long will members be expected to serve? Will there be a limit on number of terms served by each member?
  
  
• Time commitment: How often will regular meetings be held? On which day of the week? For what length of time? Will the member need to be available for additional special meetings (e.g. candidate interviews, meals with visiting missionaries, etc.)? What level of participation is expected for the annual missions emphasis event?
  
  
• Personal learning: Will members be expected to take the Perspectives Course? Attend an ACMC conference? Read a certain number of missions-related books? Participate in a short-term mission trip?
  
  
• Leadership: Will members be expected to lead a sub-team or task force?