PEG Brochure by Jesus House

The RCCG Public Engagement Group

VISION

Our vision is to ensure that members of the RCCG take up roles in the public space; impacting the nation positively and creating a fairer, more equal and righteous nation.

PEG aims to create a framework for Christians to engage in public life. The group will identify, equip, deploy and support individuals who can take up these public roles and serve their communities at every level â&#x20AC;&#x201C; local, regional and national.

PEG IDENTIFY . EQUIP . DEPLOY . SUPPORT

The objectives of PEG fall under four heads: 01

Identify

Equip

Deploy

Support

Could it be YOU?

Preparation and training. Taking your seat at the table. A strong army of supporters to help.

Identify

COULD IT BE YOU?

The group will carry out a range of exercises and events to identify suitable individuals.

01 ELIGIBILITY A member of the RCCG. Reference from parish leadership. Committed Christian. Community minded. Eligibility for public office (age, nationality, no-criminal record).

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02 CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALITIES Resilience. Integrity. Professionals. Non-Professionals Non-Professionals. There is no one route or ‘type’ of person.

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EVENTS

Road shows and a call to action at major RCCG events will be held to encourage people to see the importance of engaging in public life and inspire them to take responsibility for decisions concerning them and society.

There is no one route or ‘type’ of person

SELECTION

There will be a selection process for potential candidates, with interviews and practical exercises.

EQUIP Preparation and training

PEG will facilitate the training of potential public office holders on how to conduct themselves. They will be encouraged to present themselves without alienating people unnecessarily. There will be training on presenting a worldview that is biblical and practical using the following methods.

01 Training on how to process and use information

■■Critical Thinking ■■Cognitive Development ■■Analytical Skills ■■Public Speaking & Presentation ■■Active listening ■■Observation skills ■■Interview skills

04 The individual’s ability to withstand pressure

■■Situation management /

Problem-solving ■■Stress management ■■Building stronger, more cohesive teams ■■Resilience & wellbeing in the workplace ■■Dealing with difficult people

02 Public perception of the

individual and their interaction with others

■■Integrity ■■Leadership and management ■■Understanding body language ■■Interpersonal Skills ■■Business Etiquette ■■Time Management

05 These will focus on the

individual’s ability to deliver on set targets and objectives

■■Effective delegation & Team

management

■■How to set goals & achieve

them ■■Decision-making

03 The individual’s ability to be

resolute yet fair in the public space

■■Building credibility in the

workplace

■■Having difficult conversations ■■Assertiveness ■■Getting to yes & how to say no ■■Giving and receiving

constructive feedback

06 These will develop the ability

to navigate through different situations and reach consensus with differing parties and opinions.

■■Negotiation skills ■■Diplomatic Sensitivity ■■Emotional Intelligence ■■Conflict Resolution ■■Influence

Once suitable candidates have been identified and relevant training provided, the deployment into respective areas in the public space begins:

Deploy

Taking your seat at the table

Introductions to relevant contacts for mentoring

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Applications for candidacy and public-sector roles

Help with completing applications and identifying suitable referees. Link with coaches that can assist with some of the selection processes such as interviews and assessment boards. Building CVs. Look at span of opportunities available. Sharing information and resources on events to attend

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Campaign Action days for elective offices: Putting together teams to support electoral candidates. Mobilising a team of volunteers to assist where required. Campaigning for candidates (registered members of any political party will not be obliged to campaign for another party’s candidate). Arranging, where contacts are available, for high profile public officials to support campaign. Fundraising

IDENTIFY . EQUIP . DEPLOY . SUPPORT

Support A strong army of supporters to help Once candidates take up public roles, P.E.G will work to facilitate support for them during their term of service. The type of support will vary for each candidate and role, but should generally consist of the following:

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PRAYER

Prayer network for P.E.G candidates to call on at any time they require prayer for themselves or over an issue in the public domain. Regular prayers for each person in post. A ‘wailing wall’ and testimony wall where people can write their prayers for the candidates. Informing candidates of relevant prayer groups within their respective areas. Have a prayer breakfast gathering near Parliament, for candidates to get together, pray and network with other Christians in public life.

MOBILISING

Organising teams of volunteers to help with regular campaigns, engaging in key issues, petitions etc.

RESOURCING

Our democracy works and grows through informed debate and involved people. P.E.G will provide, or direct candidates to resources, such as ongoing development training, conferences, published articles and enable them to engage effectively in political debate and proficiently respond to issues of our time.

CONNECTING

P.E.G. will facilitate the assignment of candidates to Christian mentors in their field and organise events to provide a space for candidates to connect with other Christians both locally and nationally.

‘If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together’. 9

The Roles in Some examples that ofpublic roles life in public will be looked at life are:

Magistrates hear cases in the criminal and family court, dealing with minor assaults, motoring offences, theft, TV licence evasion, adoption, child maintenance orders and domestic violence amongst others.

will include (but not be limited to)

SCHOOL GOVERNOR

School Governors provide strategic and budgetary direction, ensure good governance and contribute to setting standards and policies in schools, subject to the Curriculum.

MAGISTRATE

SPECIAL CONSTABLE

Councillors are elected members of local government councils, representing and supporting communities at the local level and overseeing council performance.

Special Constables are volunteer part time members of the police force who have police powers when on duty.

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Members of Parliament are elected to represent constituencies across the country and make laws. The Prime Minister and government of the day consists of Members of Parliament from the majority party.

LOCAL COUNCILLOR

PARLIAMENTARY CASEWORKER/ RESEARCHER

Caseworkers and Researchers work for MPs and handle the day to day management of their office responsibilities including managing their caseload and providing useful research information to enable MPs work effectively.

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WORKING FOR AN ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP

All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are cross-party groups formed to promote certain issues. Providing administrative support to these groups is an effective way of highlighting and bringing about change on issues.

SET UP OR JOIN A THINK TANK ON A MATTER OF INTEREST

Think Tanks are research and/ or advocacy groups that form to influence changes in public life, across different topics including politics, socio-economic issues and culture.

TAKE UP EXECUTIVE OFFICE IN A POLITICAL PARTY

The major political parties operate effectively from the grassroots level. Joining a local association and taking up office is a useful way of taking part and effecting change.

PUBLIC APPOINTMENT

Public appointments are roles on the boards of public bodies, government departments or advisory committees. They provide an opportunity to take up key roles in shaping decisions that affect society.

POLICY ADVISER

Policy Advisers are subject matter experts in any given policy area(s) and provide government ministers with advice on making decisions on many policy issues in public life.

POLITICAL JOURNALIST

Political journalists cover all the political events of the day and often help to shape policy by sometimes uncovering public policy issues that are overlooked and need addressing.

PEG launch event 23 APRIL 2019

THE RCCG PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT GROUP

PEG delegates visiting No. 10 Downing street 6 JUNE 2019

IDENTIFY . EQUIP . DEPLOY . SUPPORT

PEG facilitates RCCG prayers at The Houses of ParliamenT 14 JUNE 2019