Therefore, this money is used to convene the Executive Council, to guide its work, and to keep it informed throughout the year. Here also is financial support of the planning and implementation of the General Synod of the United Church of Christ. Both the General Synod and the Executive Council are representative of the whole life of the church. We will support and pray for these staff. This staff will oversee in a common and coordinated way all of the financial functions of the four Covenanted Ministries, handling receipts, paying expenses, keeping records, overseeing the audit and reporting to the church.
Staff make all necessary meeting arrangements.
They plan, implement and manage the wide array of information systems and technology services needed for efficient work. Other staff carefully guide efforts in human resources, overseeing personnel matters. Still other staff give office support, processing mail and phone calls, computer messages and systems, managing duplication services and keeping records. We give thanks for this necessary support. In order for the staff to carry out its functions, it is necessary to provide for office space and equipment, maintenance, insurance and depreciation, as well as office supplies.