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.