OFFICIAL BOARD OF THE CHURCH |
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Moderator Lois DeVeas |
Treasurer Joesph Haeffner |
Finan. Sec. Jay Smith |
Asst. Fin. Sec. Larry Fisher |
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Secretary Lynn Hubin |
Chair Trustees Diane Curry |
Chair Elders Kevin Skyat |
Chair Deacons Valerie Summers |
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| Memorial Committee Chair Lynn Hubin |
Church Historian  Mary Leedy |
Church Clerk  Jeanne Dorr |
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(Disciples of Christ) Baltimore, Maryland May 30, 1980 Article V: Officers, Official Board, Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, Trustees, Committees Section A – Officers The congregation shall elect from its members at a congregational meeting a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary. These officers shall serve as officers of the congregation and of the Official Board as set forth in the By-Laws. The congregation shall also elect an Assistant Treasurer and an Assistant Financial Secretary who will not serve on the Official Board. Section B – Official Board The congregation shall have an Official Board, which shall be responsible to the congregation and have such authority as defined below and in the By-Laws to act on behalf of the congregation. The Board shall be composed of members as set forth in the by-Laws and for terms of office stated therein. The size of the Board shall be no greater than twenty-four (24). All members of the Board shall be elected at a congregational meeting. However, vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by nomination by the President, in consultation with the minister and election by the Official Board. The board shall: be responsible for receiving reports from the minister, officers and the various committees and organizations with the congregation; establish, coordinate, and carry out programs as initiated by the congregation in planning session; initiate additional programs; recommend to the congregation for its approval an annual budget designed to underwrite the programs; report and make recommendations to the congregation concerning the welfare of the church and carry out such other responsibilities as may be defined in the By-Laws. The Board shall not have the authority to purchase or sell real property, nor shall it have the authority to hire or terminate a minister without congregational approval. Section E – Committees The congregation, through its Official Board, shall establish standing committees and other organizations necessary for the conduct of the work of the congregation as set forth in the By-Laws. (Disciples of Christ) Baltimore, Maryland November 17, 2003 Article III - Process for Elections of Leaders There shall be a Nominating Committee selected each year to create a slate of Officers for the next twelve months. They shall also propose a leadership Chair for the Trustees, the Elders, and the Personnel/Pastoral Relations Committee. Additionally they are to nominate members and friends of the congregation to serve as Trustees and Elders. The Nominating Committee of First Christian Church: 1. Shall be composed of three members of the Official Board and two members of the congregation, at large, who are not members of the Official Board.2. Shall be selected by the Moderator in consultation with the pastor. These five names shall be approved by a simple majority of the Official Board at the September meeting. 3. Shall solicit suggestions from the congregation for nominees, from the Pastor, from members of the Official Board, and from the Nominating Committee as well. 4. Shall discuss the qualification of each person suggested, and then decide upon a slate. The committee shall contact potential candidates to discuss the position and to solicit their consent to be nominated. The prepared slate is then to be given to the Official Board at the October meeting. 5. Their names shall be published in the November issue of First Church Life. They shall be elected at the Annual Meeting of the congregation in November and take office on the first day of the New Year. 6. Vacancies during the church year shall be filled. Action is to be taken by the Official Board, voting upon the joint recommendation of the Moderator and the Pastor. First Christian Church shall be constantly vigilant in identifying and developing the leadership skills of its members and active friends. Members and friends are encouraged to discover and develop their Spiritual Gifts as their guide for decisions on taking any position of leadership or serving on a Ministry Team. There shall be several guiding concepts: 1. Active friends of the congregation: shall be eligible to serve in many positions, and to vote. Those wishing to serve as the Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, or as Trustees or Elders must be active members of the congregation. It is better to leave a position temporarily vacant than to push persons to take a position in order to complete the roster of leadership roles.2. Leaders are elected for a period of one calendar year. It is possible for individuals to stand for re-election after completing a term in office. The Moderator generally serves for two terms, and may serve longer. The Treasurer, the Financial Secretary, the church Clerk, and the Historian will often serve for many consecutive years. 3. The elected Officers of First Christian church shall be: • THE MODERATOR: In cooperation with the Minister and the Official Board, shall be responsible for the administration of the church program. The Moderator shall oversee the work of the church; preside at meetings of the Congregation, the Official Board, and of the Executive Committee. The Moderator shall uphold the spirit of the Constitution and the By-Laws, and assure the close connection of First Christian Church to the Christian church (Disciples of Christ), as well as the Christian Church-Capital Area. The Moderator shall communicate, regularly and periodically, to the congregation concerning all matters of church life, and the actions of the board. The Moderator along with the Minister shall select the Nominating Committee, and the Personnel/Pastoral Relations Committee. The Moderator shall serve as ex-officio with all decision groups within the congregation. • THE VICE-MODERATOR: Shall serve to support the work of the Moderator, and shall preside at meetings in the absence of the Moderator. The Vice-Moderator shall be responsible for the administration of and the support of the Ministry Teams. • THE SECRETARY: Shall keep minutes of the meetings of the Official Board, of the Annual Meeting in November, and of any special congregational meeting. These shall be added to a permanent record. • THE TREASURER: Shall receive a record of all receipts from the Financial Secretary; pay all expenses of the congregation as authorized by the budge, or special action of the Official Board. The Treasurer shall keep up to date and accurate records of every financial transaction, and make a written report fro each meeting of the Official Board. A written yearly report shall be passed out at the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. • THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Shall be responsible for receiving all income of the congregation; for enlisting help from weekly counters; for keeping accurate records of the source and amount of income, and for providing a written report for each meeting of the Official Board and the congregation. The Financial Secretary shall provide the Treasurer with reports of all deposits. The Financial Secretary shall provide all contributors with quarterly statements for their tax files. • THE ASSISTANT TREASURER: Shall serve to support the Treasurer by making reports to the Official Board in the absence of the Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurer shall be familiar with all the duties of the Treasurer and shall normally succeed the Treasurer. • THE ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Shall serve to support the Financial Secretary by making reports to the Official Board in the absence of the Financial Secretary. The Assistant Financial Secretary shall be familiar with the duties of the Financial Secretary and shall normally succeed the Financial Secretary. • THE CHURCH HISTORIAN: Shall be responsible for the gathering and preserving of data pertaining to the history of the congregation. The Church Historian is responsible for making available for publication any historical materials; for seeing that newsletters, bulletins, and other significant documents are regularly given over to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society, in Nashville, Tennessee. • THE CHURCH CLERK: Shall keep an accurate record of the membership of The First Christian Church. These records shall include the full names, birth dates, date of baptism, and date of death. The records shall also include information about marriages, divorce, and birth of children. If the member transfers to another congregation the date of the transfer and the place shall be recorded. 2. Official Board The size of the Official Board shall be no greater than sixteen (16) members. The board shall be responsible to and act on behalf of the congregation when it is not in session. A quorum shall be considered to be a simple majority of the board. The regular meetings of the Official Board shall be the second Sunday, after morning worship, during the months of January, March, May, September, and November. The Official Board shall be composed of: (1) The Moderator(2) The Minister (3) The Vice-Moderator (4) The Secretary (5) The Treasurer (6) The Assistant-Treasurer (7) The Financial Secretary (8) The Assistant-Financial Secretary (9) The Chair of the Board of Trustees (10-12) Three Elders: The Chair plus two other Elders, who may be serving in other capacities on the board. (13) The Chair of the Personnel/Pastoral Relations Committee (14) The President of the Christian Women's Fellowship (15) The president of the Christian Men's Fellowship (16) The President of the Christian Youth Fellowship |
ELDERS OF THE CHURCH |
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Elder Kevin Skyat |
Elder Russell Cook |
Elder Jay Smith |
Elder Helen O'Donnell | |
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Elder Lynn Hubin |
Elder Janet Caughlin |
Elder Larry Fisher |
Emeritus Jackie Fulcher |
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Elder Joe Reister |
Elder Uwe Scharf |
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(Disciples of Christ) Baltimore, Maryland May 30, 1980 Article IV, Section C - Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses The congregation shall elect elders, deacons, and deaconesses. Their election, qualifications, and responsibilities shall be as set forth in the By-Laws. (Disciples of Christ) Baltimore, Maryland November 17, 2003 Article IV, Section 4A: Spiritual Leaders and Servants - Elders The Elders shall be comprised of men and women who have demonstrated spiritual maturity, leadership, and genuine faith. There shall be a minimum of nine (9) elders whose term of office shall be three (3) years each. One third of the number shall be elected each year. Any vacancies occurring during the term of an elder shall be filled election to finish that term. The Chair of the Elders and two other elders shall represent the elders on the Official Board. The duties of the elders shall be: |
DEACONS OF THE CHURCH |
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Chair Valerie Summers |
Deacon Judy Dischinger |
Deacon Lisa Smith |
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Deacon Diane Curry |
Emeritus Charles Summers |
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(Disciples of Christ) Baltimore, Maryland May 30, 1980 Article IV, Section C - Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses The congregation shall elect elders, deacons, and deaconesses. Their election, qualifications, and responsibilities shall be as set forth in the By-Laws. (Disciples of Christ) Baltimore, Maryland November 17, 2003 (The By-Laws do not specify duties of the deacons.) |
TRUSTEES OF THE CHURCH |
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Chair Diane Curry |
Trustee Mary Simms |
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Trustee Lisa Smith |
Trustee Jay Smith |
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(Disciples of Christ) Baltimore, Maryland May 30, 1980 Article V, Section D - Trustees: The congregation shall elect trustees. Their election, qualifications, and responsibilities shall be as set forth in the By-Laws. They shall act as the legal agents of the congregation in all business matters, under the direction of the Official Board and subject to the approval of the congregation; hold legal title to all congregational property and handle as business transactions related thereto; including insurance coverage; have supervision over all endowments and trust funds; and perform such duties as are required by the laws of the State of Maryland. (Disciples of Christ) Baltimore, Maryland November 17, 2003 Article IV, Section 4B: Spiritual Leaders and Servants - Trustees There shall be six (6) trustees whose term of office shall be limited to three (3) years each. One third of the number shall be elected each year. The Trustees of the congregation carry out the fiduciary and legal actions of the church. They shall be responsible for: Recommending Policies for the Bequest Funds; overseeing the investments of the congregation, in accordance with those policies; Signing legal contracts, as approved by the Official Board; Providing adequate insurance for the property; developing a proposed budget for the Building and Grounds to present to the Official Board at the November meeting. |