Lay Leadership Teams
Lay Leadership Team Resources
This page of the website is here to share information on the lay leadership teams of the church. Meeting agendas, minutes and other information may be found below each of the lay team headings.
2020 Leadership Teams and Ministry Council Members
Ministry Council
“The Book of Discipline” defines the Ministry Council as the executive agency of the charge conference; a group of leaders that guides and furthers the ministry of the congregation. The work of the council is to envision, plan, implement, and annually evaluate our ministry in pursuit of our mission: “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” The council is the administrative leader of the cycle of discipleship by connecting vision and ministry and the role of the council is to integrate and coordinate all of the Christ-centered ministries/missions and administrative controls of the church.
Agenda - March 23, 2020
Agenda - April 27, 2020 - 6:30pm via Zoom
April 27 Minutes
Special Called Meeting - May 18, 2020 - 6:30pm via Zoom Notes from Bishop Lowry for review May 18 Minutes
Finance Committee
What does Finance do?
Through the discipline of stewardship, this committee works to raise, manage and disperse the finances so that the mission of the church is achieved.
This team benefits with members who
• understand finance
• are comfortable talking about money
• are financially responsible
• are able to see "the big picture"
When do they meet?
Once a month, usually on Tuesday evenings.
April 21, 2020 Minutes
2020 Budget Report 1st Quarter
Lay Leadership Team
What does Lay Leadership do?
These leaders help the congregation identify and discern who God is calling into leadership positions in the church.
This team benefits with members who
• are comfortable on the telephone
• have an outgoing personality
• are able to keep conversations confidential
• others might call a "people-person"
When do they meet?
Up to 6 times a year, usually on Thursday evenings.
Agenda - Monday, May 4, 6:30pm via Zoom
Board of Trustees
What do Trustees do?
This committee supervises and maintains all property, contracts and equipment belonging to the congregation.
This team benefits with members who
• care about the physical property of the church
• are knowledgeable in maintenance and upkeep
• are good project managers
When do they meet?
Once a month, usually on Tuesday evenings.
Staff Parish Relations
What does Staff Parish Relations (SPR) do?
This administrative unit integrates staff and congregational interests. SPR has some of the same functions as a Personnel or Human Resources office.
This team benefits with members who
• possess good interpersonal skills
• are able to keep conversations confidential
• refrain from gossip
• are able to assist in evaluating current and future staff
When do they meet?
Once a month or as needed, usually Sunday afternoons.
Due to the discussion of sensitive personnel issues, only members of the Staff Parish Relations team may attend these meetings. If you have questions, please contact Keith Bierley.