Consistory
Pastor and President:
Reverend Robert W. Fretz
Vice President:
John Seibert, Elder
Treasurer:
Robert Terry, Greater Consistory
Clerk:
Curtis Baer, Elder
Team Committee Chairperson Office
Worship Worship Camille Conklin Elder
Music Murrie Baumann Deacon
Membership Church Life Lori Geiger Elder
Communications Curtis Baer Elder
Outreach/Benevolence Barbara Hendricks Elder
Education Sunday School (appt. pending) TBD
Adult Education Pastor Fretz Pastor/President
Planning and Development Finance Lori Geiger Elder
  Property and Grnds. Ernst Luthi Deacon
Personnel Murrie Baumann Deacon
Special Projects Projects Frieda Gates Deacon
Board of Cemetery Cemetery Ken Conklin Superintendent
  John Seibert Elder/Vice President
    Ernst Luthi Deacon
  Dave Snyder Greater Consistory

 

 
Committee Charters
Worship: Organize weekly worship and special services scheduling. Create and publish appropriate assignment lists - ushers, nursery care, flowers, Communion servers, etc. Inventory and order needed supplies.


Music: Plan and review music program for adults and children. Work with organist and other music staff/volunteers.


Liturgy: Work with Pastor on lectionary planning, holiday schedules, and lay participation - readers, special presentations, etc.


Church Life: Develop and review ongoing programs (fellowship and social) and procedures (home & hospital visitation, prayer circle, phone chain, etc.) which provide personal and faith building support for members and friends of the congregation.


Communications: Develop and support internal (Newsletter, bulletin, mailings) and community based communication networks (press, radio, public access TV).


Outreach/Benevolence: Identify opportunities in the life of the church which meet the needs of prospective members. Develop teams for follow up and integration of new members into church life.

Sunday School: Plan, recruit, and manage Sunday School Program for Pre School through 12th Grade. This includes curriculum development, parent programs, and Confirmation/Catechism Classes.


Youth Fellowship: Plan, recruit and manage Youth Programs for ages 8 to 18. Develop selected events for post high and young adults.


Adult Education: Plan, Recruit, and manage Bible Study, Discussion Groups, and Small Group Programs.


Finance: Budget, Pledging, and Fund Development (investments, bequests, estate planning, and endowments.)


Property/Grounds: Current building maintenance, equipment, and capital project management.


Personnel: Lead planning and recruitment for Church personnel needs, including:
         
         For Consistory:
Chair annual nominations committee for Consistory.
Recruit Consistory members to replace outgoing Elders and Deacons

Review and assist in committee member recruitment

        For Church Operations:
Review personnel needs of staff and current requirements of supervising or reviewing associations (American Guild of Organists, Classis of Greater Palisades, Department of Labor, IRS, etc.)
Remain current and in compliance with employment labor laws and regulations

Coordinate staff compensation reviews and adjustments
Organize special recognition events for staff

Consistory Boards
Board of Elders: Works with Membership Committee and fulfills BCO guidelines.
Board of Deacons: Benevolence, Mission, and Emergency Care Planning and funding.
Board of Cemetery: Responsible for Policy, Fees, and Property Management.


 

 

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