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THE RESOURCE ADVISORY TEAM

• PURPOSE: The purpose of the Resource Advisory Team is to provide leadership, coordination and communication in the four parish areas of
  • a. administration
  • b. property
  • c. finance.

• RATIONALE: The Resource Advisory Team is responsible for the business and administration matters of the church.  The decision-making process of daily operations would be centralized into this one team.  The Resource Advisory Team would shift greater responsibility to fewer people, and these resource areas of the congregation would need to operate efficiently.  Since fewer people would be required for these duties, it is extremely important that the lay leaders elected for these positions possess strong leadership skills and knowledge in the areas that they serve.  It will care for the valuable resources of the congregation so they can render maximum service to the ministry teams that depend on these resources to do their work for the congregation and its mission.

·        TEAM MEMBERS: 

o       One of the Assistant Directors of the Congregational Coordinating Team will be designated to provide chairmanship for the Resource Advisory Team:  

o       Three Resource Coordinators in the areas of

a)     Administration

b)      Property and

c)      Finance                         ...would be elected to serve a two-year term.   

The Resource Advisory Team would meet at least quarterly, with the Congregational Secretary, Senior Pastor and other administrative staff serving as ex-officio members.

·        RESOURCE COORDINATORS: The Resource Coordinators (with the Executive Team) provide decision-making, coordination and communication regarding the congregation’s resources of administration, property and finance.  They would individually be responsible for appointing Ministry Teams to complete specific tasks in their designated ministry area.   

These Ministry Teams would include: 

§         two-year appointments to fulfill a “Standing Function” under their charge.  (e.g. ongoing maintenance of heating and cooling systems)

§         Short-term appointments to Task Forces that complete a specific task and then disband.  (e.g. have all locks repaired, replaced and re-keyed) 

MINISTRY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

§        Administration –

·        Administers congregational directives (from the Voters) regarding operating procedures;

·        Administer clerical and maintenance staff support and performance reviews:

·        Review and provide for Constitutional and Bylaw Changes

·        Maintains a Congregational Policy Manual  

§        Property

·        Administer decisions regarding the maintenance and repair of church property (buildings and equipment)

·        Represent the congregation in legal matters

·        Provide for the protection of the congregation against loss or damage  

§        Finance

·        Administer the budgetary process

·        Appoint and work directly with the Congregation Treasurer regarding financial issues

·        Liaison with the Board of the Congregational Fund

·        Develop plans for ongoing stewardship plans for the congregation