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LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
OF VARIOUS CHURCH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
CHURCH BOARD CHAIRPERSON
------------------------
Your Responsibilities Should Include:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities
of the Church Board.
3. Presiding at regular meetings of the Church Board.
4. Seeing that members of the Church Board are notified of meetings
well in advance, and receive any necessary minutes and reports.
5. Planning the agenda of Board meetings, in consultation
with Board members and church staff.
6. Working closely with Board members and church staff in
a team relationship.
7. Guiding adequate discussion on issues, and then enable
the Church Board to make clear decisions, including designating
responsibilities and accountability.
8. Following through on Board actions by checking with those
who have been assigned responsibilities for implementing them.
9. Being well informed about regional and general church programs
in order that our church may participate fully.
10. Helping the Church Board have a positive attitude about its
work and seek God's guidance in all that is done.
11. Participating in all Finance Committee meetings.
General Responsibilities of the Church Board:
1. Administering the organization of our local church.
2. Establishing goals for all ministries of our church.
3. Evaluating present ministries and establishing new ones
in light of the needs of our congregation and community.
4. Receiving appropriate recommendations, acting upon them,
and providing necessary personnel and budget to implement them.
5. Develop, coordinate and implement all program ministries,
at all age levels, for our church.
6. Carrying out faithfully the responsibilities committed to
it by the congregation, and the policies of our denomination.
7. Assuming the duties of the necessary committees, leaders,
task groups, etc., which are not so organized.
8. Receiving and being familiar with resources for mission
and ministry provided by our denomination; and utilizing and
coordinating these resources whenever possible with the goals
for ministry of our church.
You Can Expect This From the Church and Staff:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership and
ministry.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the respon-
sibilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in a
ministry well done.
You Can Expect to Reap the Following Benefits-
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a
vital ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship and support with others as you
are involved in God's work.
ADULT MINISTRIES COORDINATOR
----------------------------
Your Responsibilities Include:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of the
Adult Ministries Coordinator.
3. Studying the needs of adults in our community and congregation.
4. Assisting in the designing of goals, ministries, and programs
for adults.
5. Assisting in the coordinating, planning, and implementation of
all groups and persons developing balanced ministries and pro-
grams for adults.
6. Being an advocate of the concerns of adults on the Church Board
and Education Committee, and serve as a resource person in adult
ministries for all groups building programs.
7. Recommending to the Church Board possible goals and actions for
ministry with adults.
8. Becoming familiar with materials related to adult ministries
(adult curriculum, books, leadership development and training,
resources for lay ministries).
9. Working to improve communication among adult ministry leaders,
teachers, and groups.
10. Working closely with the professional staff, Church School
Superintendent, and other education leaders of the Church
School.
12. Taking advantage of any training experiences related to the
areas of adult ministries and encourage other persons working
in these areas to do the same.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the
responsibilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for you willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a vital
ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES COORDINATOR
---------------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE-
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities
of the Children's Ministries Coordinator.
3. Studying the needs of the children in our community and
congregation.
4. Assisting in designing goals, ministries, and programs for
children.
5. Assisting in the coordination, planning, and implementation
of all groups and persons developing ministries and programs for
children.
6. Being an advocate of the concerns of children on the Church
Board and Education Committee, and serve as a resource
person in children's ministries for all groups building pro-
grams.
7. Recommending to the Church Board possible goals and actions for
ministries with children.
8. Keeping the congregation informed about and aware of its young-
er members.
9. Working closely with the teachers and leaders of the various
settings in our church for children's ministries.
10. Becoming familiar with materials related to children's work
(children's curriculum, books, AV, leadership material for
teachers of children).
12. Working closely with the professional staff, Church School
Superintendent, and other education leaders.
13. Taking advantage of any training experiences related to the
areas of children's work and encouraging other persons work-ing
in there areas to do the same.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the responsi-
bilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a vital
ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
CHURCH AND SOCIETY CHAIRPERSON
-------------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and our local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of the
Church and Society committee.
3. Presiding at regular meetings of your committee.
4. Preparing the agenda for each meeting in consultation with
committee members and church staff.
5. Guiding the committee so that it deals with its specific
responsibilities.
6. Developing a warm team relationship among committee members.
7. Guiding adequate discussion on issues, and then enable the
committee to make clear discussions, including designating
responsibilities.
8. Presenting necessary committee recommendations to the Church
Board for review, approval, and coordination.
9. Following through on committee actions by checking with those
who have been assigned responsibilities for implementing them.
10. Taking advantage of any training experiences related to social
concerns and encouraging other persons working in this area to
do the same.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHURCH AND SOCIETY COMMITTEE:
1. Studying, assessing, and keeping aware of the need for action in
the areas of peace and world order, human relations, political
and economic affairs, and health and general welfare.
2. Cooperating with other work areas and age level coordinators in
making recommendations to the Church Board plans for
study/action projects in the field of church and society that
will impact our congregation and community.
3. Engaging the congregation in assessing their social needs as
well as the racial needs of our local community, city, nation,
and world.
4. Enabling the congregation to express themselves through: social
witness, social service and social education.
5. Developing a budget and submitting it to the Church Board.
6. Being faithfully responsible to all duties as outlined by the
policies of our denomination.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the
responsibilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a vital
ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
----------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. The administration of the ongoing, week-to-week operation
of the church school.
2. In cooperation with the Education Committee and the church
staff: supervise the recruitment, training, and support
of church school leaders and teachers.
3. With the assistance and direction of the Education Committee,
determine the best use of space, equipment, and facilities.
4. Supervise the work of the church school officers.
5. In cooperation with the Education Committee, develop and
implement programs to promote church school attendance.
6. Acquaint church school officers and teachers with approved
guidance and curriculum resources and encourage their
appropriate use.
7. Consult with teachers, leaders, students parents.
8. Keep informed about training opportunities, service, and
resources available beyond our local church, and encourage
our teachers and leaders to make use of them.
9. Assist and give direction to the continual evaluation of the
church school.
10. Relate the church school to the total ministry of the church
through the Education Committee and Church Board.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the
responsibilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a
vital ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved
in God's work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
--------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of
your position as Communication Coordinator.
3. Promoting principles of good communications within our church.
4. Continually evaluating and making recommendations to the
Church Board plans to improve communications with the
congregation.
5. Assisting any groups or persons at the church in need of
strategies for program interpretation.
6. Coordinating appropriate public relations programs of the church
in our community in collaboration with church staff.
7. Promoting the use of regional and general church resources
for the program and benevolence promotion in our church.
8. Working in cooperation with the Education Committee and the
Church and Society committee in developing an ongoing education
program on the influence of print, electronics and other media
on morals, values and culture.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the responsi-
bilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWlNG BENEFITS-
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a vital
ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOUR ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
EDUCATION CHAIRPERSON
---------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities
of the Education Committee.
3. Presiding at regular monthly meetings of the committee.
4. Planning the agenda of the meetings in consultation with the
other members of the committee and professional staff.
S. Seeing that members are informed of meetings and receive minutes
and reports.
6. Guiding the committee so that it deals with its specific
responsibilities.
7. Developing a warm team relationship among committee members.
8. Guiding adequate discussion on issues, and then enable the
committee to make clear decisions, including designating
responsibilities.
9. Presenting necessary committee recommendations to the Church
Board for review, approval, and coordination.
10. Following through on committee actions by checking with those
who have been assigned responsibilities for implementing them.
11. Taking advantage of any training experiences related to
Christian education and encourage other persons working in this
area to do the same.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
1. Designing and recommending to the Church Board an
organization of the church school program in keeping with
our denomination and the best of educational practice.
2. Giving general direction to all educational activities of the
church.
3. Facilitating the use of denominational curricula in all
educational endeavors.
4. Planning and conducting leadership development and training
events for all church officers, leaders, and teachers.
5. Proposing to the Church Board sound educational procedures in
all ministries of the church.
6. Seeing that persons of all ages are provided with opportunities
to study the Bible and the Christian faith and life.
7. Making specific recommendations concerning the Christian
education of persons of all ages.
8. Gathering guidance resources and study the implications of
Christian education for the total mission of the church.
9. Evaluating the educational ministries of our church regularly
and systematically.
10. Developing a budget and submit it to the Church Board.
11. Seeing that concerns of education are reflected in all program
ministries of the church.
12. Working cooperatively with other church leaders and committees
to develop programs in which there is mutual concern and
responsibilities.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the responsi-
bilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a
vital ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
EVANGELISM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
--------------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of the
Evangelism Committee.
3. Presiding at regular meetings of the committee.
4. Preparing the agenda for each meeting in consultation with
committee members, and church staff.
5. Guiding the committee so that it deals with its specific
responsibilities.
6. Developing a warm team relationship among committee members.
7. Guiding adequate discussion on issues, and then enable the
committee to make clear decisions, including designating
responsibilities.
8. Presenting necessary committee recommendations to the Church
Board for review, approval, and coordination.
9. Following through on committee actions by checking with those
who have been assigned responsibilities for implementing them.
10. Taking advantage of any training experiences related to
evangelism and encourage other persons working in this area to
do the same.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EVANGELISM COMMITTEE:
1. Designing, implementing, and evaluating on going program
ministries of outreach, supportive community, and growth in
discipleship.
2. Seeing that concerns of evangelism are reflected in all program
ministries of the church.
3. Working cooperatively with other leaders and church committees
to develop programs in which there is mutual concern and
responsibilities.
4. Strengthening the faith community of our local church through
recovery of inactive members and the development of a
comprehensive visitation program.
5. Making recommendations to the Church Board ways of maximizing
involvement of all members in congregational life and ministry;
increasing the quality of life in the congregation; the
spiritual development of all members.
6. Design and implement a program of new member assimilation.
7. Making recommendations concerning our relationships to church
visitors.
8. Developing a budget and submitting it to the Church Board.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the responsibil-
ities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a vital
ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
FAMILY MINISTRIES COORDINATOR
-----------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of the
Family Ministries Coordinator.
3. Studying the needs of families in our community and
congregation.
4. Assisting in the designing of goals, ministries and programs for
families.
5. Assisting in the coordinating, planning, and implementation of
all groups and persons developing balanced ministries and pro-
grams for families.
6. Being an advocate of the concerns of families on the Church
Board and Education Committee, and serve as a resource
person in family ministries for all groups building programs.
7. Recommending to the Church Board possible goals and actions for
ministries with families.
8. Becoming familiar with resources and curriculum related to
family ministries.
9. Keeping the Church Board and Education Committee aware of
resources and activities to be used in planning family
ministries in the church and home, especially seasonal
activities around the church year (Advent, Christmas, Lent,
Easter, Pentecost, etc.); and in helping families find
opportunities for service in our church, community and world.
11. Take advantage of any training experiences related to the areas
of family life ministries and encourage other persons working
in this area to do the same.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF-
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the
responsibilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a vital
ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
YOU SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
-----------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of the
Finance Committee.
3. Setting the time and place of regular meetings.
4. Preparing the agenda for each committee meeting in consultation
with the Church Treasurer, Finance Secretary, appropriate church
staff, and notify persons who are to make reports.
S. Notifying all church councils, committees and boards when budget
askings are to be turned into the committee for consideration.
6. Seeing that the church budget is prepared and present it to the
Church Board.
7. Keeping the Pastor and professional staff informed as to the
financial condition of the church.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
1. Receive all requests for funds which are to be included in the
annual budget.
2. Compile annually a unified budget for our church and submit it
to the Church Board for review and adoption.
3. To administer funds received according to instructions received
from the Church Board and church staff.
4. Make provisions for the annual audit of records of all financial
officers of all organizations of our church, and provide a
report of the audit to appropriate groups.
5. Recommend to the Church Board proper depositories for our church
funds.
6. In cooperation with the Stewardship Committee, develop and
implement procedures to assure that sufficient funds will be
available to support the ministries represented by the budget.
7. In cooperation with the Stewardship Committee, carry out
education in the field of stewardship of possessions to the end
that there may be growth in standard of giving, with an emphasis
on concepts of proportionate giving and tithing.
8. To designate at least two persons, not of the same family, to
count the offerings, giving a record of funds to the Church
office.
9. Encourage deferred giving through wills and bequests.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the
responsibilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and knowledge that you are in a vital
ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
MISSIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
------------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of the
Mission Committee.
3. Presiding at regular meetings of the committee.
4. Preparing the agenda for each meeting in consultation with
committee members, and church staff.
5. Guiding the committee so that it deals with its specific
responsibilities.
6. Developing a warm team relationship among committee members.
7. Guiding adequate discussion on issues, and then enable the
committee to make clear decisions, including designation of
responsibilities.
8. Presenting necessary committee recommendations to the Church
Board for review, approval, and coordination.
9. Following through on committee actions by checking with those
who have been assigned responsibilities for implementing them.
10. Taking advantage of any training experiences related to
missions and encourage other persons working in this area to do
the same.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE INCLUDES:
1. Studying, assessing, and keeping aware of the purpose and needs
of programs and institutions supported by our denomination and
local church in the nation and world wide.
2. Recommending resources to the Education Committee that could
be used in the church school.
3. Cooperating with other leaders and committees in surveying the
needs of our community; recommend to the Church Board any
program matter for the congregation to be involved in.
4. Seeing that concerns of missions are reflected in all program
ministries of the church.
5. Working cooperatively with other committees to develop programs
in which there is mutual concern and responsibilities.
7. Developing a comprehensive budget and submit it to the Church
Board.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the responsibility
of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a
vital ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
EXPECTATIONS OF TEACHERS
------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Dedication to God, to this faith community, and to the task
of teaching others.
Training: participation to the fullest extent possible in
training events, both prior to teaching and while in service.
Planning: taking time for planning that will enable you to
be prepared for the teaching sessions with whatever group
for which you are responsible. Prayer and fellowship are
important elements to include in your teaching sessions.
Using curriculum which has been approved by the Education
Committee and expanded and used in a creative and imaginative
way.
Teaching term is usually only for the length of time of your
unit of study. You are expected to be in your classroom at least
ten minutes before class begins. When need arises,
you are responsible for making sure you have a substitute.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH SCHOOL STAFF:
Training opportunities enabling you to learn new skills and to
become acquainted with available resources, done in interesting
and challenging ways, which will help you become more effective
in your teaching.
Support and Assistance in planning, preparation of materials and
equipment, as well as scheduling and working with you in solving
specific problems.
Tools such as curriculum, audio-visuals and equipment, supplies
and resources to enable teaching to be as interesting and
effective as possible in a variety of ways.
An open ear and channel to those charged with the
responsibilities of helping you in meeting your needs.
Accessibility to the facilities and equipment for preparation
and setting up.
Appreciation for you willingness and dedication for a ministry
well done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
Growth in your faith and in the knowledge that you are in a
vital ministry of God's people.
A Meaningful Fellowship with your class as you learn and grow
together.
TRUSTEES CHAIRPERSON
--------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of the
Trustees.
3. Setting the time and place of regular meetings.
4. Preparing the agenda for each committee meeting in consultation
with the members, church leaders and staff.
5. Seeing that members are informed of meetings and receive minutes
and reports.
6. Guiding the committee so that it deals with its specific
responsibilities.
7. Guiding adequate discussion on issues, and then enable the
committee to make clear decisions.
8. Presenting necessary recommendations to the Church Board for
review and approval.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES:
1. Receiving directives from the congregation Church Board
regarding the incorporation of the church, care of any and all
property of the church, reception or rejection of an
administration of gifts, etc., to our church.
2. Receiving and administering all bequests made to our church.
3. Supervising and caring for all property owned by the church
and of all property and equipment acquired by the church, making
an annual inspection of these properties of the church for
safety hazards and necessary repairs or renovations.
4. Being knowledgeable of disciplinary requirements covering the
sale of purchase of any real property, and receive directives
from the congregation and Church Board concerning purchase,
sale, mortgage, encumbrance, construction, repairing,
remodeling, and maintenance of any and all property of the
church.
5. Being knowledgeable of local and state laws regarding property
ownership and/or disbursement.
6. Being responsible for the use of the church building in con-
sultation with the church staff.
7. Being responsible for adequate insurance coverage on all church
property, seeing an updated appraisal to include new purchases
of equipment, furnishings, or real estate.
8. Submitting to the Finance Committee annual budget requests for
property maintenance, improvement and new property purchases.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the responsibility
of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and knowledge that you are in a vital
ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
YOUTH MINISTRIES COORDINATOR
----------------------------
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities of the
Youth Ministries Coordinator.
3. Becoming sensitized, through reading and direct involvement with
youth, to the problems youth confront, to the opportunities
before them, and to the general youth culture.
4. Seeking to sensitize the congregation to these areas so that
effective youth ministry can be developed and implemented in and
by our congregation.
5. Under the guidance of the Pastor, staff, Church Board and
Education Work Area:
A) identifying and studying the needs of youth in the
community and church
B) studying the goals of our congregation's ministry in
light of the needs and concerns of youth which need
to be met
C) sharing this information with the Church Board and
Education Committee so that these needs and concerns
can be set in the total program of the church
D) assisting in the coordination of the planning and imple-
mentation of all youth programs and youth ministry to, for,
and with youth so it will be organized, unified, balanced,
and comprehensive.
E) keeping all leaders and committees aware of their
responsibilities for youth ministries
6. In meetings of the Church Board and Education Committee:
A) recommending activities, program emphasis, and settings for
youth
B) being an advocate for youth so that the needs and con-cerns
of youth will not be forgotten in the development and
implementation of our church's ministries
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the
responsibilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a vital
ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
WORSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
1. Becoming well informed on the organization of our denomination
and local church.
2. Understanding the purpose, function, and responsibilities
of the Worship Committee.
3. Presiding at regular meetings of the committee.
4. Planning the agenda of the meetings in consultation with
the Pastor and church staff.
5. Seeing that members are informed of meetings and receive minutes
and reports.
6. Guiding the committee so that it deals with its specific
responsibilities.
7. Guiding adequate discussion on issues, and then enable the
committee to make clear decisions, including designating
necessary responsibilities.
8. Presenting necessary Work Area recommendations to the Church
Board for review, approval, and coordination.
9. Following through on committee actions by checking with those
who have been assigned responsibilities for implementing them.
10. Taking advantage of any training experiences related to worship
and encourage other persons working in this area to do the
same.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE:
1. As a committee, have a working knowledge of the various
traditions of worship, including our own denomination.
2. Developing ways to aid our total congregation in becoming
increasingly aware of the purpose and meaning of worship.
3. Encourage the study of the Christian year and use it in ordering
various aspects of worship throughout the year.
4. Identifying worship needs of all age levels and groups of
our church and seek ways to develop meaningful worship
opportunities.
5. Caring for music, ushering and elements of sacrament for
corporate worship.
6. Encouraging an emphasis on worship in the children's and
youth divisions.
7. Encourage a wider use and understanding of both visual
and dramatic arts in the proclamation of the Gospel.
8. Seeing that the concerns of worship are reflected in all program
ministries of the church.
10. Working cooperatively with other committees to develop programs
in which there is mutual concern and responsibilities.
11. Developing a budget and submitting it to the Church Board.
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS FROM THE CHURCH AND STAFF:
1. Training opportunities that will help you learn needed skills
which will help you become more effective in your leadership.
2. Support, consultation, and assistance in carrying out your
responsibilities.
3. An open ear and channel to those charged with the responsi-
bilities of helping you meet your needs.
4. Appreciation for your willingness and dedication in service well
done.
YOU CAN EXPECT TO REAP THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. Growth in your faith and the knowledge that you are in a
vital ministry of God's people.
2. A meaningful fellowship with others as you are involved in God's
work.
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD READ:
YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
