Are you or someone you know being called to serve in church leadership?
Please prayerfully consider individuals for the following roles:
- ELDERS are leaders responsible for overseeing the spiritual health of the congregation as well as the congregation’s faithfulness to God’s mission. Elders seek to model a life of following Jesus, steward the vision of the church and ensure faithful stewardship of the financial resources entrusted to GRACE. Session meets regularly to pray and discern God’s direction for GRACE. Elders are elected by the congregation and serve a three-year term, with the option of serving a second-three year term if called to do so.
- TRUSTEES are leaders who steward our buildings and grounds and manage the assets of the church in a way that facilitates the mission of the church. Trustees are the officers of the corporation, including the office of treasurer, and have oversight responsibilities for GRACES’s financial processes. Trustees are elected by the congregation and each serves a three-year term, with the option of serving a second three-year term if called to do so. Trustees meet monthly.
- DEACONS are on the frontlines of building a caring community at GRACE. The deacons minister to those in need including the sick, the lonely, the grieving and the distressed, both within and beyond our church family. Deacons are spiritual leaders who oversee many ministries that provide encouragement, care and fellowship within the church. Deacons are elected by the congregation and serve a three-year term, with the option of serving a second three-year term if called to do so. The Board of Deacons meets monthly to do their caregiving work.
- NOMINATING COMMITTEE is responsible for annually bringing a slate of officers to the congregation for their election. Members of the Nominating Committee can only serve 2 consecutive terms.