Church Leadership and Committees
(revised 10/16/2007)

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Church Council
We are the decision-making body of the local church and accountable to the Charge Conference.  We plan, implement, and evaluate ministry that keeps our congregation focused on our primary goal: making disciples of Jesus Christ.  We lead our church in accomplishing church wide ministry goals.  We approve new ministries, adopt budget changes, and approve leadership. Any person may attend Church Council.  Only Council members have vote.
 

Board of Trustees
We oversee maintenance and care of our property, our facilities, and the parsonage.  We sign for loans and handle insurance, equipment upgrades or replacement, legal representation, and accessibility issues.
 

Nominations and Lay Leadership
The Pastor is the Chairperson and we identify, develop, place, nurture, evaluate, and monitor spiritual leadership for our congregation.  We help people find their interest, fill vacancies, update the Time & Talent Survey, and assist the church in developing new ministries and leadership with an eye on future spiritual leadership.
 

Staff-Parish Relations
We confer and consult with the pastor and staff in the use of their time, gifts, skills, and priorities for effective ministry and service.  We monitor the relationships between the pastor, staff, and our congregation, and conduct annual clergy and staff assessments.  We interview, hire, evaluate, and dismiss for all paid staff positions other than clergy.  We enlist and recommend persons for ordained ministry and missionary service.  We recommend salary and compensation for clergy and staff to the Church Council for adoption at our annual Charge Conference.  We provide an annual recommendation in January to the District Superintendent for pastoral continuation or a change in pastoral leadership.
 

Building Committee
We meet with the architect and general contractor to design, build, and oversee all aspects of Phase 1 of our expansion, which includes a two-story Educational Center.
 

Protection Policy
We write, revise, and implement policy and procedures for protecting children, youth, and adults.
 

Finance
We compile the budget and submit it to the Church Council for review and adoption, recommend additional appropriations or changes in the budget for Church Council approval, and conduct an annual audit.  We track financial giving, deposits, and disbursements for the General Fund and Future Expansion Fund.  We invest funds and establish endowments.  Also, we develop and implement plans that raise additional and sufficient funds to meet our general financial needs. 
 

Long-Range Planning
We pray, discuss, add to, revise, and receive God's vision and our long-range planning efforts.  We involve the congregation and gather pertinent information and analyses, keeping in mind present and future needs.  We monitor our visioning and planning process.
 

Communications
We will oversee our web site, e-mail listings, and church directories, indoor and outdoor signage, advertising, promotion, and the publicizing of the life of the church.  Each committee, class, or group is still responsible for their own promoting.  Let us know if we can assist you in your efforts. 
 

Capital Campaign
We are responsible for conduction three-year Capital Campaigns.  The first began July 1, 2005.  The second begins July 1, 2008.  We coordinate all additional fundraising for the Future Expansion Fund.
 

Records and History
We care for all records and historical materials no longer in current use, promote interest in the history of our local congregation and The United Methodist Church, and document and preserve the unfolding story of our congregation.
 

Annual Fund Steering Committee (serves as Stewardship Committee)
We promote spiritually focused stewardship education throughout the year.  We conduct our annual financial campaign (usually in the Fall,) including worship, mailings, selection of guests, and meal.