Guidance Document

Click here for the updated Guidance document (May 2010) draft.

Leadership Council

As of Spring 2010 we envision a new leadership structure. It was first proposed in 2008. The concept was presented at congregational meeting and accepted. It has since been revised and now incorporated into our new guidance document. It becomes official when the guidance document is adopted by congregational vote. This vote is scheduled for our next congregational meeting, in June 2010.

The following paragraphs detail our leadership structure in place since 2001.

Old structure:

The Leadership Council is composed of three teams: the Vision Team, the Administrative Team, and the Staff/Human Relations Team. Members of the LC work together to ensure the success of small groups. Members are elected by the church members at the May congregational meeting and serve two-year terms that begin upon election. Half of the members are replaced each year.

Leadership Council responsibilities

1. Develop a ministry plan and budget. The ministry plan reflects the vision, core values and mission priorities of Webster UCC and identifies the challenges that are important for our church to address in a given year.
2. Monitor progress and address challenges in implementing the ministry plan.
3. Plan and lead congregational meetings.
4. Transact business and set policy referred by any of the three teams.
5. Keep records of its proceedings.

Vision Team

The mission of the Vision Team is to ensure the success of small groups by building consensus with church members for our vision, core values, mission priorities, and long range goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Review, articulate and facilitate the process for updating the vision, core values, mission priorities and long range goals of our congregation.
2. Identify needs of the larger community and ensure that the ministry of our church remains relevant to the changing needs of the community.
3. Coordinate nominations and elections of new Leadership Council members.

Administration Team

The mission of the Administration Team is to ensure the success of our small groups by providing access to the financial and material resources they need.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Develop an annual budget.
2. Allocate financial resources accordingly.
3. Promote financial gifts to the church.
4. Oversee finances.
5. Oversee the care and upkeep of the church facility.

Staff and Human Relations Team

The mission of the Staff and Human Relations Team is to ensure the success of our small groups by equipping leaders and expanding the opportunities for people to participate in small groups.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Hire and terminate employees.
2. Prepare contracts for employees.
3. Oversee performance review process.
4. Develop and update personnel polices and procedures.
5. Provide a confidential and appropriate venue for resolving personnel conflicts and congregational concerns.

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