Lead Team Governance

POLICY GOVERNANCE
Level 1 Governance -- The Constitution

• The congregation gives definition to its major principles and places limits on itself.
• Changes at this level take 12 months advance notice.

Level 2 Governance -- The Bylaws of the Constitution

• The congregation gives definition and places limits on the Lead Team, Pastors, and Ministry Teams.
• Changes at this level take 90 days of advance notice.

Level 3 Governance -- Working Guidelines

• These operating guidelines are used by the Lead Team to oversee the work of the Staff and the Ministry Teams in four areas:
  • The Ends -- Every ministry team develops their goals and objectives based upon the ends (vision) of FPCC.
    • Connect to God
    • Connect to One Another
    • Connect to the World
  • The Limitations that are placed upon Staff & Ministry Teams for proper accountability. For example:
    • Proper treatment of those participating in ministry by Staff and Ministry Teams
    • Proper treatment of Paid and Volunteer Staff by Staff and Ministry Teams
    • Proper Financial Planning and Budgeting by Staff and Ministry Teams
    • Protection of the assets of church by Staff and Ministry Teams
    • Proper communication and support between Staff and Ministry Teams and the Lead Team
  • The Governance Process for the Lead Team
    • Governing style
    • Lead Team Job Descriptions
    • Lead Team Code of Conduct
  • Lead Team Oversight of Staff and Ministry Teams
    • Working together in unity
    • Accountability of the Staff and Ministry Teams
    • Delegation to the Staff and Ministry Teams
    • Monitoring Staff and Ministry Team performance
    • Reporting frequency of Staff and Ministry Teams

Level 4 Governance -- Procedural Policies

• These are operating policies and procedures that already exist at FPCC. New ones will be written by the Ministry Teams as needed and affirmed by the Lead Team.
• ALL policies and objectives are focused on the Vision Statement of FPCC.

MINISTRY TEAMS
The mission of each Ministry Team is to manage their specific area of ministry. Under the broad authority of the congregation and the Lead Team, each ministry team will have the responsibility and the authority to administer their area of ministry and to develop appropriate policies, programs and events. Ministry Teams are encouraged to look toward the future as well as draw upon traditions and procedures from our past.

Children Ministry Team
Leader: Pastor Shelly Kurth

This team will administer and lead all ministries for children infant to fourth grade.

Youth Ministry Team
Leader: Pastor Brian Nanninga

This team will administer and lead all ministries for students fifth through twelfth grade.

Congregational Care Ministry Team
Leader: Pastor Paul Bengtson

This team will oversee a number of Adult ministries of FPCC.

Fellowship & Hospitality Ministry Team
Leader: Available

This team will be the "happening" ministry team; they will build a sense of community.

Properties Ministry Team
Leader: Available

This team is a hands-on ministry in care for our properties and buildings.

Stewardship & Finance Ministry Team
Leader: Financial Officer/Treasurer

This team will work in conjunction with the church treasurer for accountability and management of our funds.

Outreach & Evangelism Ministry Team
Leader: Stuart Peterson

This team is the link to "outsiders" and reaching people for Christ.

Missions Ministry Team
Leader: Available

This team will help us care for missionaries and keep issues related to world mission in our minds and hearts.

Worship & Music Ministry Team
Leader: Pastor Chris White

This team will focus on developing meaningful worship opportunities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please contact any of the Pastors or CORT members: Russ Carlson, Paul Bengston, Shelley Kurth, Brian Nanninga, Chris White, Brian Akre, Mark Gordon, Dan Seagren, Duane Seaver, Ron Stuk, and Karen Waalkens.

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