Church Leadership Nominations Due December 1
The Nominating Committee has been formed to gather nominations for leadership positions to begin in March 2025.
Nominating Committee:
- John Hildenbrand (Elder and Chair)
- Jeff Miller (Elder)
- Scott Holloway (Deacon)
- Matt Maxwell (Deacon)
- Dan Bixler (Member)
- Kelli Blissard (Member)
- Mike Lawson (Member)
This year, we are accepting nominations for three (3) Elders, four (4) Deacons, one (1) Financial Secretary, and one (1) Treasurer to begin serving pending voting results at the Annual Business Meeting on March 9
The Nominating Committee is visiting Family Groups and can answer any questions that may arise.
Your nominations can be submitted
- Directly to any member of the Nominating Committee (all committee members are listed in the directory on Church Center)
- Online (see link below)
- By contacting the church office
Below is an explanation of the roles of Elder, Deacon, Financial Secretary, and Treasurer from Article VI, “Church Leadership” of the Metropolitan Bible Church Constitution:
Elders
- The Board of Elders shall be vested with the authority to govern, discipline, and oversee the spiritual interests of the church.
- The Board of Elders shall be composed of the Senior Pastor and congregationally elected Elders. All Elders shall meet the requirements set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Peter 5:1-4.
- The Elders shall be responsible with the Pastor for the spiritual welfare of the Church. They shall assist in ministering the ordinances of the Church and shall make the necessary provisions for them. They shall be expected to visit the sick and sorrowing of the membership, investigate delinquents and endeavor to remedy any spiritual weakness in the lives of the members. They shall faithfully perform all other duties designated by this Constitution and the Biblical standards for the office of Elder.
- Must be a member of Metropolitan for three (3) years in order to serve.
Deacons
- The Board of Deacons shall serve the Church primarily in business and administrative affairs under the direction and supervision of the Board of Elders.
- All Deacons shall meet the requirements set forth in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.
- The Deacons shall have the care of the physical properties and finances of the Church. They shall be prepared to assist in guiding the spiritual life of the church, ministering its ordinances, and performing any necessary calling. They shall endeavor by God’s grace to live and serve in full conformity with the Biblical standards set forth in this constitution for their particular offices.
- Must be a member of Metropolitan for two (2) years in order to serve.
Financial Secretary
- The Financial Secretary shall be responsible for reconciling each Church bank account monthly. The Financial Secretary shall assume, with the assistance of the Business Administrator, the duties of the Church Treasurer during the Treasurer’s absence. The Financial Secretary shall review such records as are necessary to perform the assigned duties. The Financial Secretary shall furnish bond, the cost of which shall be paid by the Church.
Treasurer
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The Church Treasurer shall, with the assistance of a rotating member of the Board of Deacons, explicitly follow the policy and procedures approved by the Board of Deacons regarding incoming funds.
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These policies and procedures shall include receiving, counting, classifying, and depositing all funds received by the Church on a weekly basis. The Treasurer shall report these funds to the Business Administrator weekly, and the funds shall be deposited in a bank authorized by the Board of Deacons. The Church reserves the right to utilize all incoming funds as the Board of Deacons or Board of Elders directs. The Church also reserves the right to refuse receipt of any incoming funds as the Board of Deacons or the Board of Elders directs.
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The Treasurer’s records shall always be available for inspection or audit as directed by the Board of Deacons or the Board of Elders. The Treasurer shall be authorized to sign checks drawn against Church funds in the absence of the Business Administrator and shall have a key to the safe deposit box. The Treasurer shall furnish bond, the cost of which shall be paid by the Church.
Please prayerfully consider those church members who would be fit to serve in these roles.
Respectfully,
John Hildenbrand
on behalf of the Nominating Committee
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