Section 4 Nominations for all offices except pastors may be made in writing to the nominating committee by any voting member with the approval of the person nominated. The nominating committee shall review these nominations and shall formulate a ballot. Nominees shall be elected by a majority of votes cast. Section 5 Nominations for pastors will be made to the congregation by the pulpit committee. A meeting for a congregational vote shall be announced at least one Sunday in advance.
Pastors automatically become members of the church.
Section 6 Nonpastoral staff positions can only be created by congregational vote. The leadership board shall hire persons to fill these positions. Persons hired shall be responsible to an officer determined at the time of hire and may be dismissed by the leadership board. He is an ex-officio member of all committees. Section 2 Associate pastors are responsible to the senior pastor and shall assist him in carrying out his duties.