The Procedure – Nomination, Qualification, Election
From today through the end of September, the Lay Leadership Team will be accepting nominations for church leadership. It is important that anyone wishing to make a nomination for office and those accepting nominations read this document in its entirety. The process or procedure for the election of officers includes a series of steps: Nomination, Qualification, and finally Election.
Nomination forms can be found by clicking the button below or by filling out the nomination slips on the lobby tables in both services or at the Welcome Center and returning the slips to the offering plate, offering box, or to the basket in the Welcome Center. Please start by first reading the process and qualifications listed below.
The first step is NOMINATION. Any member of the congregation may submit a name for nomination to church leadership. The nominating period is to allow the congregation to prayerfully consider whether there may indeed be persons who have exhibited the qualifications for a given office and thus should be nominated to serve. The first step is for you to review the qualifications for each leadership position as set forth in The Book Of Discipline.
After the period of nominations is completed there will be an extended time for the QUALIFICATION of those nominated. The Lay Leadership Team will meet to review and pray over the names. Recommendations will be made and submitted for Charge Conference. Being nominated for leadership is no guarantee of election and it is no shame to recognize you are not called to serve. We each have our own unique and important role in the body of Christ.
The final action in the process is the ELECTION of church leadership. The election will take place at Charge Conference. A simple majority elects officers. Those persons elected will be notified and a church leadership roster for the upcoming year will be created.
Qualifications
Descriptions of the responsibilities of committee members are given below. Please take a moment to review these responsibilities and qualifications as you make your nomination.
Trustees
(Click here to view the Job Description).
(Click here to view the relevant section of the Book of Discipline).
Finance
(Click here to view the Job Description).
(Click here to view the relevant section of the Book of Discipline).
Staff-Parish Relations
(Click here to view the Job Description).
(Click here to view the relevant section of the Book of Discipline).
Annual Conference Delegates
Delegates would attend the Annual Conference to represent Trinity.
Cemetery
Cemetery committee members would oversee the allotment and organization of plots for the Trinity Cemetery.
Congregational Care
Congregational Care Team members offer loving support and healing to all in our church family experiencing a time of need. This committed team provides timely and sympathetic care and comfort to members, their family and friends. The ministry both recruits volunteers and actively identifies all those requiring assistance.
Lay Leadership / Nominations
The Lay Leadership/Nominations team exists to effectively match the spiritual gifts, skills, personal styles, and passions of congregation members with the volunteer jobs needed to be filled within the church. In addition, they present a qualified slate of officers to the Charge Conference for approval.
- Here are some tasks provided by the Lay Leadership Team:
- Attend all called meetings of the Committee on Lay Leadership.
- Make recommendations of individuals to fill the volunteer positions needed in the church.
- Volunteer to make calls to individuals selected by the committee to be asked to fill volunteer positions.
- Inform individuals of job descriptions for the position they are being asked to fill.
- Ask all potential volunteers to prayerfully consider the position and the commitment required for accomplishing the job.
- Report the results of your calls back to the committee at the next scheduled meeting.
Missions & Outreach
The Missions Team shall have the general oversight of promoting and coordinating all missions activities within the local congregation. It shall provide missions education, inspiration and motivation. It shall lead the congregation in recognizing the biblical responsibility of every believer to be a participant in fulfilling the Great Commission. The team is also tasked to give attention to the local and larger community ministries of compassion, justice and advocacy. These ministries include church and society, global ministries, higher education and campus ministry, health and welfare, Christian unity and inter religious concerns, religion and race, and the status and role of women.
Older Adult Ministry
- Establish annual goals for senior adult ministry area.
- Keep the congregation informed of senior adult activities and servant opportunities.
- Provide social and recreational activities for senior adults.
- Provide educational and spiritual opportunities for senior adults.
Sports Ministry
The sports ministry team oversees recreational sporting activities, including the Regan Roberts Basketball League.
Worship
The Worship team exists to plan, coordinate and supply worship services. Here are some examples of tasks provided by the worship team:
- Provide scripture readers for services.
- Provide and train acolytes
- Provide Communion Elements–set up, clean up, and reset sanctuary; purchase elements as needed.