How to Serve on Resurrection's Committees

Thank you for your interest in serving as an elected leader at Church of the Resurrection.

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.

The process of considering a role of Christian leadership is one of discernment. Be mindful that the journey of Christian discernment is ongoing. Our great purpose is living in God's desire. Continuing on that path requires an enduring relationship with God. If you would like someone to pray with you about this process of discernment, please call the Prayer Ministry at 913-544-0277.

Please note the deadline has passed for applying for service on Resurrection's 2020 committees.  We hope you will consider applying for service in 2021.  Information regarding how to apply will be posted in the fall of 2020 in Resurrection's all-church enews and worship bulletins.

Overview of Nominations Process

• Friday, 9/7/19:  Nominations process opens
• Monday, 10/14/19:  Deadline for submitting an Online Application Form
• October 2019 - November 2019:  Nominations Committee reviews and prayerfully considers all forms received
• Mid-December 2019:  Nominations Committee contacts all applicants by phone
• Mid-January 2020:  Nominations Committee presents nominations slate to the church council for their approval
• Tuesday, 1/28/20:  Nominations slate is presented for approval during Resurrection's all-church conference.

If you have questions about this process, please contact Jacob Huppert, our church’s Lay Leader, at nominations@cor.org.

Committee Descriptions

At the highest level, the Church of the Resurrection is governed by our entire body of membership, with meetings held annually and when important matters arise. Throughout the year, the Church Council acts as the executive agency of the church, providing strategic leadership, setting important policy and monitoring the performance of church’s ministries and campuses.  Questions:  Contact Kris Campbell at churchcouncil@cor.org.

Several other elected committees provide direct leadership over areas of the church’s operations:

Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee oversees the identification, development and care for the volunteer leaders at Resurrection.  Key initiatives include preparing the annual nomination slate and providing oversight of volunteer service and leadership development at the church.  Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings, primarily in the fall and early winter, with six meetings annually.  Questions:  Contact Jacob Huppert at nominations@cor.org.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee develops and administers a coordinated plan of fiscal and administrative policies and procedures for the church.  It oversees the financial health of the church, reviews the annual audit, provides financial direction, and communicates the church’s financial condition to the Church Council.  Meetings are generally held on the last Thursday of each month at 4:30pm.  Questions:  Contact Sean O'Neill at financecommittee@cor.org.

 Staff Parish Relations Committee

The Staff Parish Relations Committee acts as a liaison between the congregation and its staff and clergy.  The committee sets employment policy, guides the work of the management team, and ensures Resurrection is a fulfilling work environment.  Meetings are usually held on Thursday evenings at 7pm.  Members of this committee cannot be related to a Resurrection staff member.  Questions:  Contact Bob Bloss at SPRC@cor.org.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is charged with the care and maintenance of church property on all campuses (real, personal and intellectual) and holds title to the church’s property, buildings and equipment.  Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.  Trustees must be at least 18 years of age.  Key items include establishing policies and practices regarding church property, disaster planning, land acquisition and construction planning.  Questions:  Contact Ben White at trustees@cor.org.

Foundation Board of Directors

The Foundation Board cultivates the importance of legacy giving; promotes planned gifts; receives, invests, and administers in a fiduciary capacity Foundation bequests and legacy gifts that support the ministry of Church of the Resurrection.  Members should possess an interest in donor relations and development, legacy fundraising, investment management, planned giving, or marketing, and be available for Quarterly Board Meetings and subcommittee work. All Foundation Board Members must express support of the work of the Foundation by being a John Wesley Legacy Society member. Questions:  Contact Debi Nixon, Executive Director, at foundation@cor.org.

Lay Delegate to the Great Plains Annual Conference

Lay Delegates represent our church, along with our pastors, at legislative sessions of the Great Plains Annual Conference.  During the annual meeting, a variety of proposals are considered on issues and policies that will have impact on United Methodist churches across Kansas and Nebraska.  The next meeting will be held in Topeka, Kansas, from Wednesday, May 27 - Saturday, May 30, 2020.  Lay Delegates should have an interest in Resurrection’s vision of denominational renewal and be able to commit to multiday, out-of-town Annual Conference meetings.  Questions:  Contact Jacob Huppert at nominations@cor.org.