Mission Statement

The Board shall be responsible for annually giving every member the opportunity to make a new commitment of time, talent, and treasure to support the work of the congregation, based on Biblical stewardship principles.

            The Board shall contact and encourage new members for commitment of time, talent and treasure to support the Congregation.

            Membership 

This Board shall consist of a Chairperson elected by the Voters’ Assembly and at least two (2) other members the congregation, appointed by the Chairperson and approved by Council.

            Meetings

            Meetings will be held quarterly, more often if necessary.

Duties

            The Board shall:

             1.  Study the Scriptural principles regarding the total stewardship calling of the Christian as a member of his family, as a neighbor and citizen, and as a congregation member, and share these insights with congregation members.

             2.  Conduct an intensive program annually to confront every member personally with basic Biblical stewardship principles and practices.

             3.  Encourage the Gospel-motivated practice of joyous, worshipful, liberal, proportionate, first fruits giving in response to received blessings and recognized needs.

             4.  Annually give every member an opportunity to make a commitment of his time, talent and treasure for Kingdom work through the congregation.

             5.  Contact and encourage new members for service to the congregation and endeavor to stir up the talents of present members for use in Christ's work.

             6.  Maintain a program to discover and enlist for Kingdom service the talents God has given members, - old, new, young people, and adults.

             7.  Be responsible for maintenance of a congregational talent file at all times, and provide for the immediate recording of the talents and abilities of incoming members.

             8.  Provide opportunities for the development of talents (training courses, workshops, and the like.)

             9.  Enlist a Visitation Committee in conjunction with the Pastor(s).

            10.  Enlist, maintain, and administer a secretarial pool of qualified persons who will be available to Boards and committees for special secretarial assignments.

            11.  Encourage Stewardship programs in the societies and auxiliaries of the congregation.

            12.  Study and maintain a list of available social agencies for help with alcoholics, drug problems, delinquents, mental retardation, emotion­ally disturbed individuals, unwed mothers, and the like, either of Lutheran, private, or public nature.

Currently, Jim Baldwin oversees this area.  He can be reached at 362-1695.