Skip to main content

Recently Updated Pages

Monthly Meetings

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

Each year with input from current members, the Board President determines the day and time for th...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Working Meetings

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

 Provides additional time for projects, discussion, learning and attention to special topics or...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Official Meetings

Board Handbook 6. Board Meetings

Any official business and/or voting takes place Minutes are taken and published to the congre...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Board Self-Monitoring

Board Handbook 5. Monitoring

Board Policy includes how the Board will act in accordance with their roles and responsibilities ...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Annual Monitoring

Board Handbook 5. Monitoring

Each year prior to annual congregational meetings, the Senior Minister provides a ministry report...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Quarterly Monitoring

Board Handbook 5. Monitoring

The Senior Minister provides quarterly financial updates to the Board.

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Monthly Monitoring

Board Handbook 5. Monitoring

The Senior Minister provides reports and other updates at each official  board meeting on  policy...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Responsibilities for Treasurer

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

The Treasurer plays no direct role in financial management, which is delegated to the Senior Mini...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Responsibilities for Secretary

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

The Secretary has the following added responsibilities: Take accurate and clear minutes at all ...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Responsibilities for Vice President / President-Elect

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

The Vice President/President-Elect has the following added responsibilities: Assume the duties ...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Responsibilities for the President

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

The President has the following added responsibilities: Assure the integrity of the Board’s pro...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Board Member Responsibilities

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

Provide vision and leadership to guide the church in the pursuit of its mission and long-term v...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Board Fiduciary Responsibility

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

The Board has fiduciary and legal responsibility to oversee the church (including care for people...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Primary Board Responsibilities

Board Handbook 3. Responsibilities of Board Members

Per the bylaws, The Board of Trustees shall govern the business, property, and affairs of the con...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Board Ad Hoc Committees

Board Handbook 2. Board Structure

As high-level issues arise, the Board has the authority to create ad hoc committees.  In creating...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Board Committees

Board Handbook 2. Board Structure

There are three standing Board committees: Nominating, Linkage, and Policy Committees which help ...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Board Membership

Board Handbook 2. Board Structure

The Board has seven members elected to three year terms by the Congregation, and the Senior Minis...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Board Member Resources

Board Handbook 1. Introduction to Policy Governance

Video, Foundational Assumptions (4:44) Video, Governance & Ministry (1:54) Book, Nested Bow...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Introduction to Policy Governance (details)

Board Handbook 1. Introduction to Policy Governance

Note of History:  In May, 2017, the Congregation voted to adopt a new, policy-based governance sy...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley

Linkage Committee Charter (Needs Updating)

Board Policy Board Committee Charters

PRIOR VERSION OF BOARD POLICIES FOR REFERENCE Date Adopted: May 4, 2023 Purpose: The Linkage Com...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Gretchen Haley