Leadership Team

 
This Board is comprised of the following; Chairpersons of all the other boards, the Administrative Board, Spiritual Nurture Board, the Trust Fund, and Membership Outreach, plus Women's Fellowship and three members-at-large, the Church Moderator, Clerk and Sunday School Superintendent.

Meetings are held on the Third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

The Duties of this Board are:

1) Responsible to integrate and coordinate the work of all individual Boards and Teams. It shares the concerns of the various Boards and works toward the common goals of the Church. When there is a major decision to be made, the Leadership Board shall meet, prepare and present a proposal to the Church membership for approval.

2) Update the Church Profile when necessary and submit to the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.

3) Members-at-large shall attend the first called meeting (following the annual meeting) of all Boards to help with the election of a Chairperson and to distribute copies of the Church Constitution to all new Board members.

4) Annually review the Church Constitution and if needed, to propose amendments at Congregational meetings.

5) In the event of a Pastoral vacancy, the Leadership Board will assume the responsibility of the Pastoral search. If any member is unable to serve, the respective Board shall appoint a replacement. The Leadership Board will meet, secure and unanimously present to the Church membership a candidate(s) for the position of Pastor.

6) Meet as required to prepare a slate of candidates for all elected Officers and Boards at the second quarter business meeting (Annual Meeting), slate to be available to Church membership at least one week prior to the meeting and to nominate a candidate for a vacated position for election at any business meeting.

7) Advise and assist with ministerial concerns and serve as liaison between the Pastor and parish. Act as spiritual confidant for Pastor's concerns regarding the Church and his roll as spiritual leader.

8) Conduct an annual performance evaluation of the Pastor, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Pastor's Employment Agreement and to provide a copy of their review and appropriate recommendations to the Administrative Board by the second Quarterly meeting of the congregation.