Lay Leadership New Nominations Process
Annually, Trinity's Nominations Committee is tasked to recruit elected lay leaders for various committees. We are experimenting with a new process to cast the net wider to attract leadership. Please click button below for an overview of the process and to submit an online application to serve.
Here's a brief summary of the committees:
Trinity Council
Serves as the chief governing body and the executive agency of the Church between annual Church Conference meetings
Nominations Committee
Identifies and develops volunteer leaders for governance committees
Board of Trustees
Oversees the Church’s real, personal, and intellectual property
Finance Committee
Planning, administration, and oversight of fiscal policy
Staff Parish Relations Committee
Serves as the liaison between the congregation and its employees and clergy
Annually, Trinity's Nominations Committee is tasked to recruit elected lay leaders for various committees. We are experimenting with a new process to cast the net wider to attract leadership. Please click button below for an overview of the process and to submit an online application to serve.
Here's a brief summary of the committees:
Trinity Council
Serves as the chief governing body and the executive agency of the Church between annual Church Conference meetings
- Establishes vision, sets direction and initiates strategy planning for the Church’s mission and ministries
- Provides for policy approval and oversight of the Church’s administration
- Ensures congregational development leads to the fulfillment of the Church’s purpose
- The Council is comprised of elected lay leaders, committee chairs, Church location representatives, and staff
- Typically meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:15pm
- Book Of Discipline description: Click Here
Nominations Committee
Identifies and develops volunteer leaders for governance committees
- Helps identify and nurture lay leadership development across Church locations
- Reviews and deliberates over congregant committee applications
- Prepares the annual committee nomination slate for the Church Conference
- Meets when necessary
- Book Of Discipline description: Click Here
Board of Trustees
Oversees the Church’s real, personal, and intellectual property
- Implements policies regarding receipt, management, and disposal of Church property
- Reviews plan for strategic property investments, e.g., roofing, asphalt, HVAC, audio/visual equipment, and IT equipment
- Oversees land acquisition and construction planning for current and future sites
- Reviews the Church’s plans for insurance, continuity, and protection
- Trustees must be at least 18 years of age.
- Typically meets the third Monday of each month at 6:15pm
- Book Of Discipline description: Click Here
Finance Committee
Planning, administration, and oversight of fiscal policy
- Oversees budget and financial health of the Church
- Reviews and approves the annual financial audit
- Develops plans to fund future building improvements, growth of the Church’s locations, and other needed investments
- Typically meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:15pm
- Book Of Discipline description: Click Here
Staff Parish Relations Committee
Serves as the liaison between the congregation and its employees and clergy
- Oversees the Church’s compensation, employment, and benefit practices
- Evaluates and recommends clergy candidates from our congregation
- Connects with existing staff to understand employee satisfaction
- Makes recommendations to the Annual Conference regarding the appointment of pastors to the Church
- Committee members cannot be related to Church staff
- Typically meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:15pm
- Book Of Discipline description: Click Here
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