Policy Glossary

PRIOR VERSION OF BOARD POLICIES FOR REFERENCE

Ad hoc Committees - For work that falls outside the scope of its standing committees, the Board can form Ad hoc Committees. These groups are typically time-limited, and can include both board members and lay leaders.

By-laws - This is a legal document that is registered with the state. It specifies the rules on how the organization is going to operate. All Board policies must align with the By-Laws.

Committee - The term Committee is reserved for the established groups reporting to and authorized by the Board , while Teams report to the staff or other members of the ministry.

Executive Team - This Team includes the Ministers and any Senior Staff that the Senior Minister designates as part of the Executive Team. The Executive Team helps to develop and execute the Strategic Plan along with guiding the day to day operation of the Church.

Minister, Assistant - Any minister that acts as an assistant to the Senior Minister.

Minister, Associate - A minister that is in a hired position, typically with a contract length. 

Minister, Called - A minister that has been selected by the Congregation as a permanent moral guide. This is in contrast to a hired minister.

Minister, Interim - A temporary hired minister to facilitate a transition.

Minister, Senior - The minister designated as the lead minister. They operate much like a CEO (Corporate Executive Officer) of a company.

Ministry - Generally refers to the leaders and staff that work with the Senior Minister to accomplish the Mission of the Church.

Mission Statement – This is developed every 3 to 7 years by a special Committee created by the Board. They develop it by interactions with the Congregation, and Executive Team. It is then ratified by the Board and Congregation.

Officers - According to the Bylaws, the officers of the Church are:  President, Treasurer, and Secretary but others may be added as needed.

Senior Staff - Is designated by the Senior Minister and is part of the Executive Team.

Team - The term Team is reserved for groups formed, reporting to, and authorized by the Ministry, while Committees report to the Board.