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Church Leadership
Session
Introduction
Education and
Spiritual Development Committee
Outreach Committee
Personnel Committee
Other Session Responsibilities
Introduction
There are three Session committees: Education & Spiritual Development,
Outreach and Personnel. Annually the Moderator nominates and Session elects
Elder members to committees so that each committee shall have three members
from each class of elders; except that the Personnel Committee shall have
one elder from each class. Elders-elect are given an opportunity to indicate
a priority interest in committee. Elders are expected to serve the full
length of their term (3 years) on the committee to which they are first
elected. Each committee annually nominates and Session elects members of the
congregation to serve on committees. Congregation members are elected for a
one-year term and may serve consecutive terms.
Education and
Spiritual Development Committee
The purpose of the committee is to provide for the Christian Education and
Spiritual Development of persons of all ages in the congregation. This is to
be accomplished through educational opportunities in various settings
(classroom, seminars, retreats, day programs, special speakers and
conferences); the corporate worship of God in both traditional and
contemporary styles; small groups; age and life situation fellowship groups;
the church’s ministry of music; and, materials promoting personal devotional
life.
The committee is responsible for: recruiting and recommending to Session for
approval all persons staffing its programs, including speakers and program
leaders; recommending to Session for approval curricula and other material
to be used; the Confirmation Class; carrying out a ministry with children
and youth; oversight of the Nursery School; providing an annual Vacation
Bible School/Vacation Day Camp; providing an annual family weekend retreat;
development of such additional groups, programs and activities as may be
required to fulfill its purpose; provide for the preparation and celebration
of the sacraments; supervise the work of the Board of Ushers, Wedding
Coordinators, and the care of chancel furnishings; develop, recommend to
Session and oversee the implementation of policies, regarding weddings,
funerals and memorial services; recommend to Session schedules of services
of worship and celebration of the sacraments.
Outreach Committee
The purpose of the committee is to provide opportunities for members of
the congregation to use their time, talent and treasure in Christian service
to others both within and beyond the life of San Marino Community Church; to
reach out in evangelism; and, to develop programs which provide for a
welcoming and inclusive church membership responsive to the needs and
cultural diversity of our community.
It is the responsibility of the committee to: review all requests for
mission support and recommend to Session the distribution of all benevolence
dollars; maintain contact with supported mission causes; plan, promote and
carry out mission work projects for youth and adults, locally, nationally
and internationally; direct a program providing opportunities for members to
volunteer their time and talent in support of church programs and
activities; oversee the annual General Fund pledge campaign; interpret the
work of the church to the congregation; outside advertising and promotion of
the church; recommend to Session and promote the reception of special
offerings; develop such additional programs and activities as may be
required to fulfill its purpose; new member recruitment and orientation;
conduct an annual review of Active Member Roll.
Personnel Committee
The purpose of the Personnel Committee is to represent Session in all
matters pertaining to the employment, evaluation, and support of the church
staff.
It is the responsibility of the committee to: recommend changes in the terms
of employment, including the terms of call for pastors; recommend to Session
the employment and discharge of non-ordained professional staff; in
consultation with the pastor, employ and discharge non-professional staff;
conduct annual performance evaluations of professional staff (ordained and
non-ordained); maintain current Session approved job descriptions for all
staff positions; act as Session contact with the Committee on Ministry;
maintain a list of member volunteers.
Other Session Responsibilities
It shall be the responsibility of Session to: plan and conduct the
annual General Fund pledge campaign and an ongoing program of
interpretation; adopt a balanced General Fund Budget upon recommendation of
the Board of Trustees; make plans and arrangements for the Annual Meeting of
the Congregation/Corporation.
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