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Board Committees
There are three standing Board committees: Nominating, Linkage, and Policy Committees which help ...
Board Membership
The Board has seven members elected to three year terms by the Congregation, and the Senior Minis...
Board Member Resources
Video, Foundational Assumptions (4:44) Video, Governance & Ministry (1:54) Book, Nested Bow...
Introduction to Policy Governance (details)
Note of History: In May, 2017, the Congregation voted to adopt a new, policy-based governance sy...
Religious Authority and Constitutional Protection
Mission Clarity: Through active community discernment, we articulate our evolving understanding o...
Theological Articulation of Essential Religious Practices
Bodily Autonomy as Sacred Trust Our theological understanding holds that each person's body is sa...
Core Theological Foundation
Our religious practice flows directly from fundamental convictions established through 130 years ...
3.2.7 Board Ethics and Conflict of Interest
Board members are expected to act ethically, professionally, and in the best interest of the Cong...
3.2.6 Board Committees
The Board may form committees to support its governance responsibilities. Committees exist to str...
3.2.5 Board Officers
The Board Officers are responsible for facilitating effective governance. These positions are as ...
3.2.4 Policy and Bylaws Review and Retention
The Board reviews its policies and Church Bylaws at least every five years to ensure alignment ...
3.2.3 Evaluation
The Board and Senior Minister conduct an annual mutual review of their partnership and respecti...
3.2.2 Monitoring
The Board monitors policy compliance through a variety of methods, including regular internal r...
3.2.1 Oversight and Accountability
The Board holds a fiduciary role and is legally responsible for the well-being and long-term futu...
3.1.2 Senior Minister Compensation
The Board shall ensure that the Senior Minister's compensation is fair, competitive, and aligned ...
3.1.1 Board–Senior Minister Relationship
The Board and Senior Minister shall maintain a collaborative, covenantal partnership grounded in ...
2.4.8 Financial Transparency and Reporting
The Senior Minister will ensure that financial records are accurate, timely, and accessible to th...
2.4.7 Fiscal Agency and Outside Fundraising
The Board must approve any arrangement in which Foothills serves as a fiscal agent or sponsor for...
2.4.6 Asset Protection and Insurance
The Senior Minister shall take all reasonable care to protect the church’s assets from loss, dama...
2.4.5 Fundraising
The Senior Minister must ensure fundraising activities occur to secure sufficient financial suppo...