Leadership Team

Office of Mission and Ministry

Executive Director Responsibilites & Duties

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Mr. Alan V. Weyland
Executive Director for Mission and Ministry
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Brother Ernest Miller, FSC
Associate Director for Mission and Ministry
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Brother Thomas Scanlan, FSC
Auxillary Visitor for Boards and Special Projects

The Executive Director for Mission and Ministry serves as the primary contact and connection between Lasallian Ministries and the District office. He seeks to support and animate the Lasallian Mission and Values within each of the District’s ministries while also managing the Lasallian Formation needs of the District and coordinating the efforts and responsibilities of the District Mission Council and the Lasallian Association (Affinity Groups) Councils. The Executive Director for Mission and Ministry represents the District in the area of mission to the larger Lasallian, Catholic and Educational community.

• Oversees Mission effectiveness and fidelity of ministries to Lasallian traditions and values.
• Reviews and evaluates applications for membership in the Lasallian Association of Ministries.
• Promotes and provides opportunities for Lasallian formation experiences at all levels in the District.
• Serves as a mission and Lasallian formation resource to heads of schools and agencies
• Chairs the Mission Executive Council and manages all aspects of the Lasallian Association Mission (Affinity Group) Structure.
• Serves as the liaison between Mission and Affinity Councils and the District Council, Office of the Visitor, and other District Offices.
• Serves as the liaison between the District and diocesan and other educational organizations (regional, REB, NCEA, etc.).
• Manages all aspects of Lasallian Sponsorship Covenants/Mission Effectiveness Assessment for ministries within the District.
• Organizes and plans for District Mission Assemblies and other District level mission/ formation gatherings
• Assists with other District officials coordinating governance issues between the District and Ministries including reserved powers, board bylaws, corporate structure and membership issues.
• Serves on local ministry boards as possible while also supporting Boards of Trustees formation and involvement in mission support.
• Collaborates with the Visitor and District Council in the development of bylaws for Lasallian Associations (Affinity Groups) and the Mission Executive Council.
• Promotes mission effectiveness and unity throughout the District by maintaining realistic presence and contact with/at individual ministries.
• Ensures effective communication of events, awards, honors and best practices with the District’s ministries.
• Assists in developing District-wide communication strategies that allow for effective sharing and support between ministries of the District, the District offices, and the greater Lasallian world.
• Manages and oversees all aspects of the District Mission Office.
• Manages and maintains records and archives necessary and appropriate for Mission-related activities.
• Contributes actively to the Catholic and Lasallian mission of the District.
• Carries out other duties as requested by the Visitor consistent with the scope of the Office of Mission and Ministry.