Organization of the Local Church United Methodist Church

Organization of the Local Church United Methodist Church

Organization of the United Methodist Church http: //www. gcah. org/GC 96/struct. html#lc

The United Methodist Church And it’s global ministries

General Church www. umc. org

Jurisdiction

Annual Conference

District Lines Capital District

Local Church Asbury United Methodist Church

Local Church Community of true believers Under the Lordship of Christ The church exists for the maintenance of worship, the edification of believers, and the redemption of the world. Word of God is preached

Administrative Committees of the Local Church SPRC Committee on lay leadership Administrative Committees Board of Trustees Church council Committee on finance

Church Council N O W Nurture Outreach Witness Education, worship, Christian formation, membership care, small groups, and Stewardship Sharing the ministries of compassion, justice, and advocacy Develop and strengthen evangelistic efforts

Church Council’s Responsibilities Review Membership Fill officer vacancies between Annual Conferences Recommend to the Charge Conference salaries of staff Budgetary Review SPRC recommendations; salary, housing, other allowances

Church Council Representatives Chair person Pastor Lay leader Youth Rep SPRC Rep President of UMM Finance Rep President of UMW Trustees Rep Lay member of Annual Conference Treasurer

Chair Person’s Responsibilities Lead Church Council Prepare & Communicate Agenda Review & Assign Responsibilities Communicate with members to permit action at meetings Coordinate Activities Provide Initiative & Leadership

Committee on Lay Leadership Identify, develop, deploy, evaluate, and monitor Christian spiritual leadership for the local congregation Guide the church council; recruit, guide, and train spiritual leaders; asses changing leadership needs Assess the Spiritual Three year terms gifts and abilities of with no more than nine members, in the membership addition to the and give pastor and the lay recommendations leader, and at least to the church one of which is a council young adult

Staff Parish Relations Committee Encourage, strengthen, nurture, support, and respect the pastor, staff, and their families Assist in pastoral appointment making and keeping; ordination and candidacy; and pastoral remunerations Assist the pastor and staff in assessing their spiritual gifts Make recommendations to the church conference on behalf of the staff and to make evaluations Educate the community on the value of diversity of selection of clergy and staff Five to nine members of three year terms. To include a young adult, the lay leader, and a lay member. No staff or family member may serve

Board of Trustees Receive and Administer funds 3 -9 people of legal age Receive and Administer bequests, trusts, and investments 1/3 lay women 1/3 laymen 2/3 professing members of the United Methodist Church Annual review of insurances, properties, and finances Hold the title to and manage the property belonging to the entire charge

Committee on Finance To include: chairperson, pastor(s), lay member, chairperson of church council, chairperson of SPRC, representative of trustees, chairperson of stewardship, lay leader, financial secretary, treasurer, church’s business administrator, and any other members. The Treasurer and The Chairperson of secretary may not the committee will be the same also be a member person, be of the church same family, or live council within the same household Treasurer is to disperse all money, make reports to the financial committee, annual audits, and annual report to the charge conference

Program Committees of the Local Church School & Small-Group Ministries United Methodis t Men Program Committee s United Methodis t Women Children’s Ministries Young People’s Ministries

Church School & Small Group Ministries Support the formation of Christian Disciples Teaching & learning, fellowship, support, community ministries, & accountability Church School, Accountable Discipleship, Mission & Ministry groups, Support Groups

Children’s Ministries • For, with, and by children • All ministries involving children Coordinator • Insure that children are considered and included in the life of the congregation • Lead children’s council • Work closely with clergy, staff, and other leaders of the church • Employ ‘Safe Sanctuary’ procedures to ensure the safety of the children Children’s Council • Planning, visioning, and advocacy for children with in the congregation, the community, and the world • Oversee planning of short and long term experiences for the ministry needs of the children

Young People’s Ministries Youth Council Develop a covenant of all volunteers Encourage & facilitate further education for coordinator and staff 3 or more youth; one young adult; coordinator of youth ministries; any youth serving in a higher committee Finding &encouraging adults to work with youth Encourage & educate youth on ministry careers All offices held by youth; meets semi-annual Plan and develop activities Promote camping, Youth Service Fund, and connectiveness

United Methodist Women The organized unit of the United Methodist Women Shall be a community of Women Whose purpose is to know God And to experience freedom as whole persons Through Jesus Christ; To develop a creative, supportive fellowship; And to expand concepts of mission Through participation in the global ministries Of the Church.

United Methodist Men Promote spiritual growth & centrality of Christ in Every man’s life Support effective men’s ministries Daily Bible study & prayer Assist men in their ever changing relationships, roles, & responsibilities Bear witness to Christ’s way Engage in Christian service

Resources • • Book of Discipline Chair of Church Council Clergy Colleagues District Superintendent