Terms of Office
\n\u2022\tAppointed By The Board
\no\tWorship Leaders
\no\tBulletin
\no\tCare Group Leaders<\/p>\n
\u2022\tAudio\/Video Attendant and Assistant
\no\tThe Audio\/Video Attendants are appointed by the Trustees. The Trustees shall determine their term of service.
\no\tThey shall work closely with the Worship Leaders to assure that they are giving quality sound, with proper balance with the instruments and Worship Leader.
\no\tThey shall be responsible for the following:
\n?\tSet-up and maintain a personal schedule to assure someone is at every Church Service to run sound system and\/or video-projector
\n?\tOversee technical problems
\n?\tOversee the cd ministry
\n\u2022\tPurchase cd\u2019s and labels as necessary
\n\u2022\tTake & fill orders for cd\u2019s
\n\u2022\tKeep an updated Master List of cd\u2019s
\n?\tWork with Trustees on getting new or additional equipment.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tBible School Committee
\no\tThe persons elected shall serve a 2 year term. One is elected each year, serving as an assistant the first year, the second year Superintendant
\no\tThe Superintendant shall be responsible for appointing teachers and Bible School helpers. All teachers and helpers shall be members or be able to affirm our Covenant.
\no\tThe Superintendant shall be responsible for ordering all necessary materials and attending to all other matters relating to the Bible School program.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tCamping Committee
\no\tThose serving on the Camping Committee shall be elected for a three year term, one is elected each year.
\no\tThey shall be in charge of all the details pertaining to the Church Camping Week-End.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tChorister and Assistant
\no\tThe Chorister is elected for a two year term. One is elected each year.
\no\tThe Chorister shall be in charge of and lead the congregational singing on Sunday Evenings and Wednesday Evenings.
\no\tThe Assistant Chorister shall assist in the chorister work.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tDeacon
\no\tThe Deacon shall be one of the ordained men from the congregation.
\no\tThe Deacon shall serve on the Board.
\no\tHe shall be responsible to look after the physical needs of the congregation.
\no\tMaintain a membership file.
\no\tHe shall be available to assist the ministry with counseling, visitation, & preaching.
\no\tHe shall be responsible to make all Bank Deposits, pay all authorized bills.
\no\tHe shall maintain an Offering Envelope recording system, & maintain accurate Financial Records.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tFood Committee
\no\tThose serving on the Food Committee shall serve a three year term. One is elected each year. Each one in their third year is the Head of the Food Committee.
\no\tThe responsibilities of the Food Committee are as follows:
\n? \tTo organize and prepare all fellowship meals:
\n?\tTo keep the kitchen cleaned.
\n?\tTo keep the kitchen supplies stocked
\no\tWork with the Trustees on getting new or additional equipment.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tLibrary Committee
\no\tThose serving on the Library Committee are elected for a two year term.
\no\tOne is elected each year.
\no\tThose serving on the Library Committee are responsible to look after all matters pertaining to the Library and shall be responsible for the following:
\n?\tDo a yearly evaluation on Library guidelines
\n?\tPromote books and other resources that are available.
\n?\tHandle new, used, & donated books.
\n?\tProofread all books.
\n?\tProcess approved books.
\n?\tDo book repairs.
\n?\tMake sure someone is on Library duty Sunday mornings.
\n?\tSpend allocated moneys for books and resources.
\no\tRefer to the Pastoral Support Team with suggestions & ideas.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tMinister of Education
\no\tThe Minister of Education shall serve a _____ term or Licensed \u2013 Approval must come from the Board & the congregation
\no\tThe Minister of Education shall be a charter member or have been a member for a minimum of three years.
\no\tThe Minister of Education will need to fill out a Ministerial Questionnaire to be approved by the Board.
\no\tThe responsibilities of the Minister of Education are as follow:
\n?\tSit on School Board
\n?\tOversee all School Functions,
\n?\tOversee and Assist:
\n\u2022\t Sunday School Superintendent
\n\u2022\tSchool Principle
\n\u2022\tBible School <\/p>\n
\u2022\tMission Board
\no\tThe men serving on the Mission Board are elected for a three year term
\no\tOne is elected each year.
\no\tThe responsibilities of the Mission Board are as follows:
\n?\tLook for out-reach opportunities in the local community, and in the world.
\n?\tProvide information & recommendations for those looking for volunteer service assignments.
\no\tThe Mission Board shall also provide Leadership & Oversight in the following areas:
\n?\tVS ers
\n?\tOut-Reach Ministries
\n?\tMission Trips
\n?\tBible School
\no\tThey shall also make recommendations to the Board for the Mission Offerings.
\no\tThe Mission Board will be allowed to spend up to __________ per year on Community Out-Reach.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tNominating Committee
\no\tThe Nominating Committee shall consist of three men who are charter members or have been members for a minimum of three years.
\no\tThey shall be nominated by the Board then chosen by the congregation to serve a three year term.
\no\tOne is elected each year.
\no\tThey shall be responsible to prepare ballots for Church offices.
\no\tThey shall meet in due time so that all nominees can be asked permission to have their name put on the ballot.
\no\tThe Nominating Committee shall also act as tellers to tally the votes.
\no\tSample ballots shall be ready the Sunday prior to Business Meeting.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tPastoral Support Team\/Laymen Serving On Board
\no\tThe Laymen serving on the Board shall consist of two men who are charter members or have been a member for a minimum of three years, and demonstrate Christian maturity.
\no\tThey are chosen by the congregation (similar to an ordination process) to serve a three year term.
\no\tThey will need to fill out a Ministerial Questionnaire to be approved by the Board
\no\tOne is elected each year as terms expire.
\no\tThey shall help plan the agenda for Business Meetings.
\no\tThey shall help plan offering schedule and\/or percentages.
\no\tThey shall give the Leadership help in the decision making process.
\no\tThey shall be sensitive to the spiritual direction of the congregation.
\no\tThey shall be sensitive to the needs within the congregation.
\no\tLaymen may succeed themselves one time.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tPastors and Assistant Pastors
\no\tPastor
\n?\tThe Pastor shall be one of the ordained men from the congregation, chosen by the congregation to serve as Pastor.
\n?\tHe shall coordinate the preaching schedule and other special services
\n?\tHe shall be responsible to meet the Spiritual needs of the congregation and be available for counseling and to visit the sick.
\n?\tHe shall serve on the Board.
\n?\tHe shall be accountable to the Board.
\no\tAssistant Pastor
\n?\tThe Assistant Pastor shall serve on the Board.
\n?\tAssist the Pastor in all Pastoral activities.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tSecretary
\no\tThe Church Secretary shall be appointed by the Board.
\no\tThe Church Secretary shall:
\n?\tMaintain minutes of Board and Business Meetings.
\n?\tNotify Nominating Committee of upcoming elections
\n?\tBring to the attention of the Board, all unfulfilled congregational decisions.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tShiloh Recreational Directors
\no\tThe Recreational Directors shall be elected by the church to serve a two year term.
\no\tThe second year serving, that man will be responsible for all Recreational activities
\no\tOne is elected each year
\no\tTo be responsible for Monday Night softball games
\no\tTournaments as they see fit
\no\tTo be responsible for sharing the Gospel Message through:
\n?\tModest dress codes
\n?\tProper attitudes
\n?\tPraying with the opponents before\/after the game.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tSmall Group Leaders
\no\tThe couples serving as Small Group Leaders are appointed by the Board, and shall be accountable to the Ministry Team.
\no\tThere will be an evaluation once a year with each of the Small Group Leaders, to determine if they continue on in this role.
\no\tThe responsibilities of the Small Group Leaders shall be as follows:
\n?\tMeet as a group on a regular basis (twice a month).
\n?\t Provide an atmosphere for sharing, caring, and praying for each other.
\n?\tLook for ways to encourage your group to share their joys, problems, and struggles, so that each one in the Small Group can feel supported and cared for.
\n?\tBe aware of the Spiritual heart-beat of those in your group.
\n?\tBe aware of any physical needs of those within your group and if there are any physical needs work with the Deacon
\n?\tSend flowers from the Church for hospital stays & deaths
\n?\tOpenness and Sharing are to take precedence over traditional Bible Study, Video\u2019s, and Group Activities.
\n?\tBe available to assist with counseling during alter calls.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tSunday School Superintendent and Assistant
\no\tThe Superintendent is elected for a two year term.
\no\tOne is elected each year, serving as an Assistant first, and then Superintendent.
\no\t The Superintendent shall be responsible for appointing Sunday School Teachers. All Teachers shall be Church Members.
\no\tThe Superintendent shall be responsible for ordering all necessary materials and attending to all matters related to the Sunday School Program.
\no\tHe shall also be responsible for opening devotions Sunday Mornings.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tSunday Evening Program Committee
\no\tThe Couples serving on the Sunday Evening Program Committee are elected for a two year term,
\no\tTwo couples are elected each year.
\no\tThey shall line-up all Sunday Evening Program (Board Approval) and shall be responsible for the following:
\n?\tModerating or getting a moderator.
\n?\tLine up a song leader.
\n?\tHave Ushers open church and lift offering (when applicable)
\n?\tAdvertise in newspapers (when appropriate)
\n?\tSee that Programs are announced in the Church Bulletin.
\no\tWe will try to have Programs on the 2\/nd & 4\/th Sunday of each month<\/p>\n
\u2022\tTrustees
\no\tThe Trustee\u2019s are elected for a three year term.
\no\tOne is elected each year.
\no\tThey shall coordinate the maintenance of ALL Church Property.
\no\tThey shall be authorized to make such expenditures as are necessary, $________ limit.
\no\tThey shall audit the Church financial records annually.
\no\tThey shall manage all Janitorial Duties.
\no\tThey shall be available to assist the Food Committee.
\no\tThey shall provide assistance in the preparation of the Communion Service.
\no\tThey shall be in charge of appointing the Audio\/Video Attendants, but shall work closely with the Worship Leader, to assure that the men running the sound board for the \u201cWorship time\u201d are qualified to give proper balance.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tUshers
\no\tThe men serving as Ushers shall be elected for a two year term.
\no\tTwo are elected each year.
\no\tThe two men that are in their second year shall be the Greeters.
\n?\tGreeters shall hand out the Bulletins, and welcome everyone into our Services.
\no\tThe Ushers shall be responsible for opening and closing the Church Building for all corporate services.
\no\tThey shall be available to inform Visitors, the locations of restrooms, nursery, and Sunday school classes.
\no\tThe Ushers responsibilities shall be as follows:
\n?\tBe in charge of lifting the offering.
\n?\tControl ventilation & heating.
\n?\tAssist people in finding seats
\n\u2022\tUrge the people to be seated toward the front leaving room in the rear for visitors.
\n?\tCounting the Sunday morning attendance.
\no\tThese items need to be done \u00bd hour before the service starts:
\n?\tOpening and\/or closing the window drapes\/blinds
\n?\tLighting in the Sanctuary
\n?\tGlass of water on the pulpit.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tWednesday Evening Committee
\no\tThe Couples serving on the Wednesday Evening Program Committee are elected for a three year term,
\no\tOne couples is elected each year.
\no\tThey shall line-up all Wednesday Evening Program (Board Approval) and shall be responsible for the following:
\n?\tModerating or getting a moderator.
\n?\tLine up a song leader.
\n?\tHave Ushers open church and lift offering (when applicable)
\n?\tAdvertise in newspapers (when appropriate)
\n?\tSee that Programs are announced in the Church Bulletin.
\no\tWe will try to have Programs on the 2\/nd & 4\/th Wednesday of each month<\/p>\n
\u2022\tWorship Leaders
\no\tThe Worship Leaders shall be appointed by the Board and shall serve a two year term. They shall be accountable to the Ministry.
\no\tOne will be appointed each year; they will rotate each Sunday as fits their schedule.
\no\tThe Worship Leaders shall provide oversight and direction for our \u201cPraise & Worship Time\u201d
\no\tThe Worship Leaders shall maintain our vision of focused worship, using instruments that contribute to the melody and harmony, being careful to maintain a respectable volume level that will not overpower the congregational singing.
\no\tThe responsibilities of the Worship Leaders are as follows:
\n?\tChoose a team.
\n?\tMentor those others to becoming Worship Leaders & musicians.
\n?\tTake care of all scheduling for Sunday morning \u201cPraise & Worship Time\u201d
\n?\tKeep an active file of Songs on Computer
\n?\tWork with those running the Sound Board, giving council and advice when needed.
\n?\tAlways use songs that exemplify Christ<\/p>\n
\u2022\tYouth Advisors
\no\t The couple\u2019s serving as Youth Advisors are elected to a two year term.
\no\tOne couple is elected each year.
\no\tThe couples serving as Youth Advisors shall help plan and oversee the Youth activities, giving guidance, counsel, and leadership to the Youth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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