THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION VISIT CONNECT CARE SERVE WORSHIP ONLINE RESOURCES GIVE SEARCH ALERTS Governance Committees Resurrection's committees provide direct leadership over various areas of the church’s operations. Volunteer Hub Safe Gatherings Committees Church Policies Privacy Policy & Content Rights How to Serve on Resurrection's Committees/Online Application Form Thank you for your interest in serving as an elected lay leader for the Church of the Resurrection. The process of considering a role of Christian leadership is one of discernment. Church of the Resurrection serves a variety of communities at different locations throughout the city. Leaders of all abilities, who bring diverse perspectives to these positions, can help ensure a culture that encourages collaboration, flexibility, equity, and Christian service. Committee members typically serve in a preparatory year prior to a three-year term as a voting member. Note that you must be a member of Resurrection for at least two years prior to serving in a preparatory role, or three years before serving as a voting committee member. Please note the deadline has passed for applying for service on Resurrection's 2022 committees. We hope you will consider applying for service in 2023. Information regarding how to apply will be posted in the fall of 2022 in Resurrection's all-church e-news. Jacob Huppert Lay Leader, The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection nominations@cor.org Overview of Nominations Process Friday, 9/3/21: Nominations process opens Monday, 10/11/21: Deadline for submitting an Online Application Form October 2021 - Mid-December 2021: Nominations Committee reviews and prayerfully considers all forms received January 2022: Nominations Committee presents nominations slate to the church council and at the annual church conference for approval If you have questions about this process, please contact Jacob Huppert, Lay Leader, at nominations@cor.org. RESURRECTION COMMITTEES Diverse voices help lead Church of the Resurrection's operations and ministries. Who and what are the Church committees? Elected leaders fulfill vital governance roles for Church of the Resurrection (Church). These committees are composed of a diverse group of Christ-followers from all campuses who seek to foster a vibrant, healthy, ethical and sustainable church that strives toward its purpose of “building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians.” Below are the committee structure and key objectives. To learn more, reach out to nominations@cor.org. Nominations Committee Identifies and develops volunteer leaders for governance committees Helps identify and nurture lay leadership development across Church campuses Reviews and deliberates over congregant committee applications Prepares the annual committee nomination slate for the Church Conference Meets approximately 6 times per year, typically on Tuesday evenings during the fall and winter Questions: Contact Jacob Huppert at nominations@cor.org. Board of Trustees Oversees the church’s real, personal, and intellectual property Establishes policies and practices regarding receipt, management, and disposal of church property Reviews plan for strategic building investments, e.g., roofing, asphalt, HVAC, audio/visual equipment, IT equipment Oversees land acquisition and construction planning for current and future sites Reviews the Church’s plans for insurance, continuity, and protection Typically meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Trustees must be at least 18 years of age. Questions: Contact Ben White at trustees@cor.org. 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, campus growth, and other needed investments Typically meets on the last Thursday of each month at 4:30pm. Questions: Contact Sean O'Neill at financecommittee@cor.org. 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 Typically meets 10 times annually on Thursdays at 7pm. Committee members cannot be related to Church staff. Questions: Contact Bob Bloss at SPRC@cor.org. Church 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 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, campus representatives, and staff. Questions: Contact Kay McCarthy at churchcouncil@cor.org. Foundation Board of Directors Cultivates planned gifts to ensure the church’s future Encourages legacy gift contributions that support the ministry of the Church Fosters donor relationship development Receives, invests, and distributes the Foundation’s assets for the benefit of the church’s mission Typically meets quarterly, plus subcommittee assignments. Foundation Board Members must commit to a planned gift. Questions: Contact Debi Nixon, Executive Director, at foundation@cor.org. Lay Delegate to the Great Plains Annual Conference Represents the church at legislative sessions of the United Methodist Church in Kansas and Nebraska Serves as a voice between our congregation and the Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church Votes upon resolutions and petitions which affect the Great Plains Conference Requires multi-day meetings. Questions: Contact Jacob Huppert at nominations@cor.org. RESURRECTION COMMITTEES Current committee members are listed below by group. Church Council Members Nominations Committee Finance Committee Staff Parish Relations Committee Board of Trustees Foundation Board of Directors Annual Conference Lay Delegates ALL-CHURCH CAMPUS 13720 ROE AVE. 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