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Video, Foundational Assumptions (4:44) Video, Governance & Ministry (1:54) Book, Nested Bowls by Laura Park  Book, Focusing Your Church Board by Ted Hull  Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership by Dan Hotchkiss (Alban Institute, 2009) ...

The Board has seven members elected to three year terms by the Congregation, and the Senior Minister is an ex-officio board member.   The President and President-elect are positions elected by the Congregation.  In alternating years, the Board will have a Vi...

There are three standing Board committees: Nominating, Linkage, and Policy Committees which help the Board with its work. Descriptions of and charters for these committees are located in the Board Policy Book appendix, and should be reviewed and updated annual...

As high-level issues arise, the Board has the authority to create ad hoc committees.  In creating a new ad hoc committee, the Board will outline specific objectives, any restrictions or limitations, and a timeline for completing their work.  Examples include a...

Per the bylaws, The Board of Trustees shall govern the business, property, and affairs of the congregation, and shall promulgate policies for the conduct of its affairs consistent with the laws of the State of Colorado, the Articles of Incorporation, these Byl...

The Board has fiduciary and legal responsibility to oversee the church (including care for people and property), ensuring that the church operates in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and accounting procedures. Board members act for the good of the ...

Provide vision and leadership to guide the church in the pursuit of its mission and long-term vision. Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings, Congregational meetings and forums, and the annual Board retreat.   Develop and monitor policies that inc...

The President has the following added responsibilities: Assure the integrity of the Board’s process and ensure the Board follows its own policies and procedures.  Understand and help maintain distinctions between Board work and Ministry work. Preside ove...

The Vice President/President-Elect has the following added responsibilities: Assume the duties of the President, if the President is unable to perform them. Assume other duties as assigned by the President.

The Secretary has the following added responsibilities: Take accurate and clear minutes at all official Board meetings (Minutes template in Board Hub - make a duplicate each month) Secretary may consider using a transcription tool.  Add a DRAFT copy of m...

The Treasurer plays no direct role in financial management, which is delegated to the Senior Minister. The Treasurer has the following added responsibilities: Support the Board’s financial oversight responsibilities. Liaise with the Senior Minister and Fin...

The Senior Minister provides reports and other updates at each official  board meeting on  policy items and how they are being met as guided by the monitoring schedule.   

The Senior Minister provides quarterly financial updates to the Board.

Each year prior to annual congregational meetings, the Senior Minister provides a ministry report with items such as: Report on Vision Interpretation and specific ministry goals and plans End of Year Financials Report on Relationships with Community Part...

Board Policy includes how the Board will act in accordance with their roles and responsibilities to ensure that these policies are being followed. The Board has a process for self-monitoring. Board self-monitoring is conducted at the Board Retreat, (July/Aug),...

Each year with input from current members, the Board President determines the day and time for the year’s monthly Board meetings. These are added to the Board calendar in Basecamp and shared out with all Board members.  For the 2025-2026 church year, the Board...

Any official business and/or voting takes place Minutes are taken and published to the congregation  Senior Minister in attendance  Committee Updates  Open to any church member that would like to attend 

 Provides additional time for projects, discussion, learning and attention to special topics or tasks as they arise No official votes, business or minutes  Brief notes on working meeting items are kept   Board determines any items that need to move to ...