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.

Elected lay leaders are required to be Safe Gatherings certified within 30 days of election to a committee. The Safe Gatherings process includes background and reference checks, as well as boundary awareness training, to ensure the safety of our most vulnerable guests while protecting your integrity and that of the church.

To forward your name for consideration, please complete this form by Monday, October 10, 2022. Thank you in advance for considering this important way to serve our church ministries.

Jacob Huppert

Lay Leader, The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
nominations@cor.org

Overview of Nominations Process

• 9/2/22: Nominations process opens
• 10/10/22: Deadline for submitting an Online Application Form
• October 2022 - Mid-December 2022: Nominations Committee reviews and prayerfully considers all forms received
• 2/7/23: 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.

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 Chris Collins 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 Aaron Ferguson 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 Rick Kastner 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.