Committees

The Administrative Board serves as an advisory counsel to the staff and Board of Deacons on financial and property related issues. The board is composed of the Chair-Elect of Deacons, who serves as its chair; Treasurer, Chair of the Finance Committee; Chair of Properties; and two members at large appointed by the Chair of Deacons. The Sr. Pastor and the Chair of Deacons are ex-officio members. The more specific function is as follows:

1. This board is instrumental in planning and preparing the Board of Deacons for current and future business decisions that affect the church as a corporation.
2. This board seeks and provides legal advice for the church and its leadership when needed.
3. This board discusses and makes recommendations dealing with church plant issues that arise from the properties committee.
4. This board reviews monthly financial statements, makes and provides financial recommendations to the deacons when appropriate.

 

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Purpose:

To organize the church-wide social events of the church and foster growth in the fellowship of the church by encouraging the
development of relationships. These gatherings of the church should enable the body to get to know each other and grow together in Christ.

Membership:

The fellowship committee shall consist of 18 members serving 3-year terms with 6 members rotating on and off the committee each
year.

General Ministry Function:
1. Be responsible for arranging for the feeding of visiting groups, such as ministers, missionaries, or other guests of the church.
2. Be responsible for organizing church family dinners and fellowships scheduled by the church.

 

 

 

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Purpose:

To provide floral arrangements and other decorations for all regular and special services of the church.

Membership:

The committee shall consist of 6 members serving 3-year terms with 2 members rotating on and off the committee each year.

General Ministry Function:
To make sure that floral decorations or greenery are placed in the sanctuary every Sunday, and to decorate the church during the high seasons (Advent & Easter) of the year.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. The sanctuary should be decorated by the first Sunday of Advent, including the Advent Wreath.
2. Solicit interest in placing memorial arrangements in the church.
3. Contact previous year’s donors to see if they want to keep the same date for the New Year and seek to fill voids in the calendar.

 

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Purpose:

To promote the activities of the church throughout the community as a means of inviting people to join in the activities sponsored by our
Church.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 6 members serving 3-year terms with 2 members rotating on and off the committee each year.
General Ministry Function: To publicize the activities and ministries of the church.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. To coordinate, along with the staff, publicity for the following events:
a. Vacation Bible School
b. Christmas Activities, such as the Adult Choir Musical, Children’s programs, Christmas Pageant, Christmas Eve Service, the Church-Wide Christmas Banquet, along with any other activities sponsored by the church.
c. Lenten Services, such as Ash Wednesday and Prayer emphasis.
d. Holy Week Services, such as the Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Sunrise, and Easter services.
e. Revival services and special prayer meetings.
f. New Programs and ministries offered by the church (kick off promo)
g. Fellowship opportunities with the community and other churches. (5th Sunday Singings)
2. Maintain the church web page
3. Coordinate efforts to update the church directory

 

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Purpose:

To promote social and spiritual activities among our senior members.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 9 members serving 3-year terms with 3 members rotating on and off each year.

General Ministry Function:
To organize social functions for the senior members of the church body and to encourage those senior members to participate in such activities in order to promote fellowship and an interpersonal support base.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Provide emphasis for M & M gatherings
2. Coordinate trips, such as the annual trip to Elijay and periodic trips to the Blue Willow Inn, Callaway Gardens, etc.
3. Organize senior choir to lead in worship on occasion.
4. Work in conjunction with pastor and staff in order to coordinate Senior Adult Day at First Baptist Church.

 

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Purpose:

To prepare, maintain and make available to the church membership an interpretation of the heritage of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson and to educate the church family on the history and traditions of First Baptist Church.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 6 members serving 3-year terms with 2 members rotating on and off each year. The church clerk is to serve as an ex-officio member of this committee. Other Ad-hoc members of the committee will be drafted on occasion as needed.

General Ministry Function:
To maintain an updated history of the church complete with statistics, names, significant events and other information of importance to the church family.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Maintain updated historical records so that future publishing of the church history will be expeditious and accurate.
2. On an annual basis accumulate facts to file and publish supplements to the church history book as deemed appropriate.
3. Maintain an educational emphasis upon the major traditions of the church:
a. Lenten Services
b. Holy Week Services
c. Christmas Pageant
d. Christmas Banquet
e. White Christmas Tree

 

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Purpose:

To provide a safe, comfortable and secure place for children during worship services and to introduce children to Jesus by leading them to and help them grow in a relationship with God.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 15 members serving 3-year terms with 5 members rotating on and off each year. The Minister of Children shall serve as an ex-officio member of this committee.

Ministry Function:
1. Provide childcare for children age birth to 24 months old in all regular worship services held on Sundays and Wednesdays and in any special called service such as Maundy Thursday, 5th Sunday Night Singing, etc., (two weeks notice is preferable).
2. Maintain the nursery with cleanliness and safety as the highest of priorities.
3. Equip nursery staff and workers with the skills, equipment and procedures necessary to care for children (CPR, First Aid, Beeper Training, etc.,).
4. Publish, post and provide, especially for parents of nursery children, information regarding the nursery’s policies and procedures.
5. Plan and carry out the Easter Egg Hunt during Easter season.

 

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Purpose:

The Children’s Ministry Committee shall partner with the Minister of Children to plan events, maintain the children’s ministry calendar and establish goals for the children’s ministry. Their main goal is to help the children develop in a positive and nurturing environment and to help them learn the basics of faith and their Christian walk.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 6 members serving 3-year terms with 2 members rotating on and off each year. The Minister of Children shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee and the rest of the membership shall consist of the following:
• One Sunday night children’s activity leader
• One Children’s Sunday School teacher
• Four at-large members from the congregation

General Ministry Function:

To encourage the faith formation of children.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Establish annual goals for the children’s ministry that coincide with the larger church vision.
2. Plan the Sunday School and children’s Bible study curriculums.
3. Plan fellowship activities for the children.
4. Aid the children’s minister with outreach and evangelism to new families.
5. Determine ways to connect children to the wider church body and fellowship.
6. Help recruit leaders for children’s programs.

 

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Purpose:

The Youth Ministry Committee shall partner with the minister of youth to plan events, maintain the youth ministry calendar and establish vision for the youth ministry. Their goal is to help the youth develop a well-rounded faith and integrate youth in the life of the church body through their exercising of spiritual gifts.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 6 members, 4 serving 2-year terms and 2 youth serving 1-year terms. The Minister of Youth shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee. The membership shall consist of the following:
• One senior high youth leader
• One middle high youth leader
• One youth Sunday School teacher
• One senior high school youth
• One Middle high school youth
• One at-large member from the congregation

General Ministry Function:

To encourage the spiritual growth and active participation of youth.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Establish an annual vision for the youth ministry.
2. Plan the Sunday School and youth Bible study curriculums.
3. Coordinate mission opportunities for the youth.
4. Organize fellowship activities for the youth.
5. Develop mission trip opportunities and camp experiences for the youth.
6. Aid the youth minister with outreach and evangelism to new youth and their families.
7. Help recruit youth leaders and youth ministry support.

 

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Purpose:

The Missions Committee seeks to discover where God is working and join Him to further evangelize the world.
Jesus said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers
into His harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38 (NIV)

 

Membership:

The Missions Committee consists of 10 members serving 3-year terms with 3 members rotating on and off each year. The Missions Division Chair shall serve as the chair of the committee.
“While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.” Acts 13:2-3 (NIV)

General Ministry Function:
God invites us to become involved with Him in His work wherever that might be.
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25:35-36

Specific Ministry Function
1. Pray for the mission efforts of the church.
2. Foster church wide prayer support for mission efforts.
3. Emphasize missions.
4. Identify mission projects.
5. Publicize mission opportunities/activities.
6. Encourage participation and mobilize members to mission work.
Provide Training/Equipping for mission works.
7. Develop mission partnerships.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NIV)
8. Reviews and designates Local Missions budget each year.

 

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Purpose:

The Preschool Committee is the policy making body pertaining to the operation of the preschool. The Preschool Committee is responsible for the hiring of the preschool staff and approving the preschool budget. Our philosophy is to provide the preschool child with a developmentally
appropriate creative environment, which seeks to meet the needs of the whole child. This is to be done in a Christian environment in which the child may grow spiritually, physically, emotionally and mentally.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 6 members serving 3-year terms. The FBC Preschool Director shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee.

General Ministry Function:

The Preschool Committee oversees the operation of the First Baptist Church Preschool.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Hire director to implement procedures of preschool.
2. Approve the hiring of Preschool staff.
3. Review teacher evaluations.
4. Review recommended calendar.
5. Review recommended budget.
6. Deliberate on recommendations as requested by the Director.
7. Review and record all formal grievances (which includes parents, teachers, church members, etc.).
8. Upon the review of the recommended calendar, budget, etc., it is the responsibility of the committee to work through details, make changes where necessary and come to a decision following a democratic process.

 

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Purpose:

This committee will recommend to the active Board of Deacons past service deacons who merit the designation of Deacon Emeritus.

Membership:

The committee will be appointed as determined by the Board of Deacons and will consist 4 members. The chair will normally be the oldest active deacon and the members will be from past service deacons, other active deacons, and the general church membership.

General Ministry Function:
The committee will review the membership of the church for any and all previous service deacons who may be entitled to be nominated as a Deacon Emeritus. The committee will review the service of those eligible and if the committee finds any who meet the qualification of “long, exceptional, and meritorious service”, as set forth in the church by-laws, their name will be passed along to the active Board of Deacons for further consideration.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. The persons considered for the Deacon Emeritus are ones who have previously served as an active deacon in the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. To be considered, the person should be a senior member of the Church (generally considered to be age 62 or older).
2. The committee will review the membership for those meeting the criteria set forth in the church by-laws and, after securing the permission of the nominee, forward their recommendation to the Chair of Deacons along with a supporting statement outlining the service history of the nominee. It is anticipated that the nominee or a family member will assist with the preparation of the
supporting statement by supplying information regarding dates and positions held.
3. The Chair of Deacons will present the nominees to the active Board of Deacons for approval by resolution.
4. The recipients will be given special recognition in a regular service of the church. The recipients name will be removed from the list of members eligible for election as active deacons.

 

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Purpose:

To develop a video outreach ministry to reach shut-ins, people in hospitals and develop community awareness of our church and its discipleship, worship and missions ministries through video.

Membership:

The committee shall consist of the active Deacon Associates and others recruited to aid in the ministry.

General Ministry Function:
The committee shall seek to include and encourage shut-ins and those suffering physical ailments by video taping services, editing services, dubbing and distributing copies for those who want one.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. The video ministry is not merely one of a technical nature, but spiritual well. When videos of our worship services are delivered, they should help people to maintain a bond in the fellowship of the church, even if they are physically unable to attend. Associate deacons are encouraged to visit and pray with each video recipient. Also, other ministries, such as food delivery and communion carried out along with the video distribution.
2. One free video will be made available to people who are baptized in the church. All other videos of services may be requested for a fee to be determined by the Board of Deacons.

 

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Purpose:

The Worship Committee shall plan, promote and evaluate regular and special events related to the church in worship.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 9 members serving 3-year terms with 3 members rotating on and off each year.

General Ministry Function:
This committee shall give insight into worship and provide evaluation that will enrich the overall worship of the church. The committee shall be involved in recruiting volunteers to aid in fulfilling these ministries.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Planning and preparation for communion on a quarterly basis along with serving communion for special services such as Maundy Thursday and the Christmas Eve.
2. Work in conjunction with the Music Committee and staff, when necessary, in planning music to coordinate with worship themes.
3. Coordinate with Usher Committee Chair to distribute order of worship bulletins and other information for special services (revivals, Ash Wednesday, Easter Sunrise, Christmas Eve, etc.).
4. Aid the staff in preparation for special worship services and ministries such as, but not limited to the following:

a. Ash Wednesday
• Prepare ashes for the service by burning the Palm branches and leaves from the previous year’s Palm Sunday Service. Place Ashes in a small vase to be used for the service.
• Coordinate with Usher Committee Chair to distribute order of worship bulletins and information.
b. Palm Sunday
• Purchase palm branches (jade branches) from local florist.
• Coordinate, along with the staff, the processional on Palm Sunday; this should included adults and children.
c. Maundy Thursday
• Aid the staff in planning special emphasis during the service as needed.
• Prepare for Communion.
d. Easter Sunday
• Sunrise Service
• Check sunrise time for service and coordinate with staff the time and location for the service.
• Plan breakfast for those attending the service. Food and Drink have traditionally been provided by a WMU circle (Mary Martha Circle)
• Church Worship Services
Place notices in the Pathfinder and church bulletin requesting each church member bring flowers for the processional to the cross following Easter morning services.
e. Christmas Eve Service
• Prepare Communion
• Coordinate efforts to recognize new believers baptized during the year.
• Purchase candles for candle lighting
f. Advent Devotional Guide
• Work in conjunction with the staff in preparation of the book.
• Recruit individuals to make devotional entries.

Communion Checklist:
1. Call church office (pastor) to be sure Communion is to be at regular time and to calendar dates for Communion.
2. On Monday prior to the service arrange for bread preparation. Provide loaves as part of symbolic bread breaking.
3. Buy three 24oz. bottles of grape juice and make sure there are enough communion supplies (cups, wafers, juice, etc.). If there is a need for more, purchase the cups for this service and enough for the next Communion. The committee member in charge of the service will purchase the juice needed.
4. Buy a bottle of silver polish to leave at the Church for the year and make sure that all the silver is polished and ready.
5. Check tablecloths and napkins to make sure that they are ready and clean for Communion.
6. Prior to service, fill communion trays with cups of grape juice. Put bread (wafers) on trays. Put oldest plate to the right of the pulpit with bread for the choir and musicians. Cover the bread with a linen napkin.
7. Make sure there is grape juice in the cruet for pouring into the cup.
8. Make sure to prepare extra juice and bread and place in vestibule in case of overflow crowd.
9. Make sure that the communion table is out far enough so the pastor can stand behind the table.
10. After the service, collect the communion cups from the pews and throw them away, wash the trays, check the cloths for juice spots and clean if needed. Once cloths are cleaned, return them to their proper storage location.

Communion Table Set-up (see printed manual for diagram)

 

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Purpose:

The Baptism Committee shall be responsible for preparing for the service of Baptism in regularly scheduled services of the church.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 3 members serving 3-year terms with 1 member rotating on and off the committee each year.

General Ministry Function:
This committee shall be responsible for serving the needs of all candidates for baptism and shall assist them in preparations for Baptism.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Coordinate, along with staff, baptism dates and times with individuals being baptized.
2. Assist the baptismal candidate in finding a robe and a changing room.
3. Following the baptism, wash robes and towels and return them to closet for future use.
4. Follow the instructions for using the Baptismal Pool:
a. On Saturday afternoon, sweep out the baptismal pool removing all dirt and debris.
b. Fill up the baptismal pool.
• Close main drain valve in serving kitchen area (on wall facing fellowship hall).
• Open water supply valve in serving kitchen area (on wall facing stairs and water fountain).
• Turn on the water faucet in the baptismal pool.
When the water level in the pool is about 6 inches below the overflow drain, close the water faucet in the pool to shut off the water (Allow approximately 1 hour to fill the pool).
c. Heat and circulate water (Should do this on Saturday afternoon in cool seasons and about 7 AM Sunday Morning in warmer seasons allowing for adequate time to heat the water). In the winter, the heat in the sanctuary should be turned up to at least 68 degrees.
• Turn on switch located on the wall above the circulating pump in the basement to start water circulating.
• After the circulating pump has been on for 2-3 minutes, turn on the breaker located on the wall above the water heater to turn on the “on-demand” hot water heater located in-line with the circulating pump. This will start heating the water that is being circulated to the baptismal
pool.
• Check the long pipe in the baptismal pool for flow to be sure that the water is being circulated. The water should be flowing and warm to the touch.
• Right after Sunday School just before the morning service, in the basement turn off the breaker feeding the “on-demand” water heater and turn off the switch feeding the circulating pump.
d. Drain the baptismal pool (Should do this immediately after the Sunday morning service).
• Cut off the water supply valve in the serving kitchen area.
• Open drain valve in serving kitchen area. Turn the drain valve 1 1/3 times to where water barely begins to trickle.

 

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Purpose:

Ushers serve the church as hosts for worship services of the church and as worship leaders.

Membership:

This committee shall consist of 24 members serving 3-year terms with 6 members rotating on and off the committee each year.

General Ministry Function:
Recognizing that the usher may be the first contact a visitor has with the First Baptist Church, ushers will greet parishioners with warmth as they enter the church facility and provide direction when needed.

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Arrive 15 minutes prior to service.
2. Assist in seating (move chairs in if necessary).
3. Beware of any handicapped needs.
4. Coordinate duties with Worship Committee for special services (i.e., Christmas Pageant, Revival, etc.).
5. Wear usher nametags.
6. 2 ushers are needed for the praise and worship on Sundays.
7. 4 ushers are needed for the traditional service on Sundays.
Two ushers should stand at the front door prior to the service and hand out bulletins, while one should stand at each of the side doors next to the platform.
8. Escort worshippers to open seats in the sanctuary.
9. Be ready to ask people to move close to the inside on pews to make space for others on the ends of pews.

 

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Purpose:

The Pageant Committee shall continue a long-standing tradition by presenting The Pageant of The Holy Nativity.

Membership:

The membership of the committee consists of 7 members and ex-officio members as appointed by the committee. New members are selected by the Pageant Committee, as needed, from the congregation at large.

Ministry Function:
1. Organize and coordinate the following sub-committees:
a. Staging
b. Cast and Costumes
c. Program and Publicity
d. Ushers
e. Lighting
f. Make-up
2. Selection of cast members from congregation.
3. Organize and establish rehearsals for cast.
4. Present the Pageant of the Holy Nativity on the 2nd Sunday night in December.

Meeting Schedule:
Frequency: The Committee will have organizational meetings in early October and will continue meeting as needed until the presentation of the Pageant.

 

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Purpose:

The Music Committee plans, coordinates and evaluates the Music Ministry for the First Baptist Church.

 

Membership:

The membership of the Music Committee consists of the Minister of Music, Adult Choir President, Directors of Children’s Choirs, Leader of Praise Teams, the church Organist and other church employed musicians. The membership of this committee is comprised of the following. The Minister of Music (Chairperson) and Church musicians are automatically members of this committee. The Adult Choir President is selected through election by the Adult Choir. The Directors of the Children’s Choirs and the Leader of the Praise Teams are selected by the Minister of Music.

 

Terms of Service:
Term of service shall correspond with the duration of position or elected office.

 

Ministry Function:
1. Assist ministerial staff in planning of the music ministry.
2. Coordinate programs and efforts of the music ministry.
3. Set goals and evaluate the music ministry.
4. Assist the Minister of Music in budgetary requirements for the music ministry.

 

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Purpose:

The Greeter Committee shall serve the church as hosts for Sunday School and worship services.

 

Membership:

The committee shall consist of 12 members serving 3-year terms with 4 members rotating on and off the committee each year.

 

General Ministry Function:
Recognizing that the greeter may well be the first contact a visitor has with the First Baptist Church, greeters will greet parishioners with warmth as they arrive on the church grounds and enter the church facility. Greeters will provide directions when needed.

 

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Arrive at post 15 minutes prior to greeting for worship or Sunday School.
2. Assist people in finding direction to Sunday School classes, meetings, or worship.
3. Coordinate duties with worship committee and be available to serve as a greeter for special worship services (Revival, Christmas Pageant, etc.).
4. Wear greeter tags.
5. Be familiar with the church plant and Sunday School class locations.

 

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Purpose:

To hold in trust the property of the church and to represent the church in legal transactions.

 

Membership:

There shall be four trustees of the First Baptist Church, each serving four-year terms with one member rotating out of service each year.
The trustees shall be recommended by the Nominating Committee and be approved by the church. No trustee shall be eligible for re-election until the lapse of one year.

 

General Ministry Function:
The Trustees shall be responsible for representing the church in borrowing money, signing legal documents, fulfilling contracts or maintaining deeds related to the church as a corporation. The Trustees shall be responsible for borrowing money when authorized by the church and for representing the church in legal issues.

 

Specific Ministry Function:
1. The Deacons shall name the chair of the Board of Trustees
2. The Trustees shall provide the clerk with copies of records of all major transactions made on behalf of the church.
3. In signing notes, trustees should use the name of the Corporate Church as the debtor and not themselves.
4. Report annually as to the transactions made, etc. when invited to do so by the church and/or deacons.
5. The four trustees elected by the church will hold in trust the church property. They shall have no power to buy, sell, mortgage, lease, or transfer any property without a specific vote of the church authorizing each action.

 

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Purpose:

The Properties Committee shall be responsible for the physical property of the church including the building, grounds and vehicles.

 

Membership:

The committee shall consist of 12 members proposed by the nominating committee. The members shall serve a 3-year term with 4 members rotating off the committee each year. The chair of this committee also serves as a member of the Administrative Board.

 

Ministry Function:
1. Oversee the maintenance and operation of the various properties.
2. Recommend budget needs for maintenance, safety additions or beautification of church plant.
3. Open and close the church building on Sundays.
4. Provide instruction to persons using the facilities for special purposes, i.e.; weddings, funerals, receptions, etc. See Article 6, Section 2 (Facilities use for weddings and funerals) Constitution and Bylaws for a list of instructions.
5. Work in conjunction with the pastor and personnel committee in employing and instructing custodial or landscaping personnel as needed.
6. Carry out any other actions as approved by the Board of Deacons.

 

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Purpose:

The Personnel Committee provides assistance to the Deacons, the Senior Pastor, and the church in matters related to Personnel Policy, Administration, and Management.

 

Membership:

The Personnel Committee shall consist of 6 members serving 3-year terms with 2 members rotating on and off the committee each year. The chair of the committee is the Vice Chair for the Board of Deacons and he/she shall serve from January 1st-December 31st. The Vice Chair of the Board of Deacons, taking office October 1st, shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee from October 1st through December 31st before officially rotating on as chair of the committee.

 

General Ministry Function:
To recruit, oversee, admonish, encourage and/or recognize the staff of the church in coordinating the ministry of the First Baptist Church.

 

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Serve in consultation with the Deacon Chairperson, Administrative Board, and Senior Pastor in all matters related to Personnel administration and management.
2. Generate and recommend personnel policies of the church for approval as needed.
3. Assist the church in interpreting and implementing personnel policies.
4. Provide coordination and study to examine church staffing needs on a regular basis.
5. Create, update, and/or revise job descriptions for all church employees as needed.
6. Provide leadership to recruit, interview, and recommend the employment of all church personnel except the Senior Pastor.
7. Annually review staff performance, salaries and benefits and make recommendations to the Finance Committee for budgeting purposes.
8. Coordinate all matters relating to personnel requests and grievances or policy interpretation.
9. Assist the Deacon Chairperson in securing pulpit supply, as needed, in the event the church is without a Senior Pastor.
10. Conduct exit interviews for outgoing staff.

 

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Purpose:

The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for populating the various standing committees of the church.

 

Membership:

The committee shall consist of 6 members serving 3-year terms with 2 members rotating on and off the committee each year. Members of the Nominating Committee are to be selected by the Board of Deacons and presented to the church for vote along with all other church committees and officers. The Vice Chair of the Board of Deacons shall serve as the chair of the Nominating Committee.

 

General Ministry Function:
The committee shall review the membership of the church and recruit members to fill vacancies on standing committees.

 

Specific Ministry Function:
1. The committee shall seek to match members of the church, according to their individual spiritual giftedness, to ministry needs in the church.
2. The committee shall select the chair of each committee to be recommended to the church body for vote along with the presentation of all committees and officers.
3. The committee shall make an annual nomination recommendation to the Board of Deacons prior to its September meeting.
4. Upon the approval of the church body, the recommendation of the nominating committee goes into effect on October 1st.
5. Any committee vacancies incurred during the church year should be filled as soon as possible and approved by the Board of Deacons.
6. The Nominating Committee shall avoid, wherever practical, nominating any one person to more than one committee.

 

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Purpose:

The Finance Committee shall be responsible for communicating to the congregation information regarding the overall financial status of the church and shall foster the growth of Christian Stewardship throughout the membership.

 

Membership:

The committee shall consist of 6 members serving 3-year terms with 2 members rotating on and off the committee each year. The chair of this committee shall serve as a member of the Administrative Board.

 

General Ministry Function:
The committee shall serve as stewards of the church finances by maintaining accurate financial data for the church and preparing statements to communicate the financial status to the church body.

 

Specific Ministry Function:
1. Present a monthly financial report to the Administrative Board and the Board of Deacons.
2. Present a quarterly financial report to the church body.
3. Receive budget requests for church ministries and make annual budget proposal to the Board of Deacons and the church body.
4. Present ideas for church-wide stewardship campaigns, as the committee deems necessary.
5. Undergird and enrich the overall giving emphasis of the church.
6. Count and deposit the offering following Sunday morning services.

 

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Purpose:

The Food Pantry Committee shall be responsible for the staffing, procurement of provisions, distribution of provisions, and general oversight of the mission of providing food to needy members of the local community.

 

Membership:

The committee shall consist of 6 members proposed by the nominating committee. The members shall serve a 3-year term with 2 members rotating off the committee each year. In addition to the six members above, Mrs. T. M Bryan and Mrs. Gary Fowler will serve as permanent ex-officio members.

 

Ministry Function:
1. Oversee general operation of the Food Pantry.
2. Recommend budget needs for the operation of the Food Pantry.
3. Solicit volunteers to procure, stock, and distribute food to the needy in the local community.
4. Set the general policy for distribution of provisions, provide instruction to the volunteers, and insure adequate records are kept on the activities of the Food Pantry.
5. Provide educational information to the membership on the activities and to encourage volunteerism and contributions of provisions and monies.
6. Carry out any other actions as approved by the Board of Deacons.