SECTION 3
STANDING COMMITTEES
Standing committees shall exist to support, direct, manage, and have responsibility for the ongoing programs and functions of the Church. The Chair and members of all standing committees shall be appointed by the Pastor and the Deacon Chair for service beginning July 1. The Pastor and Deacon Chair may utilize an ad hoc committee for assistance in selection of persons to be appointed for service on standing committees deemed necessary, and the deletion of current standing committees no longer deemed necessary.
Standing committees which have duties primarily concerned with addressing policy matters shall serve rotating three-year terms. These committees shall have a minimum of three members, and, if more, a multiple of three. Members of standing committees which have duties primarily of a service nature may serve unlimited terms. Members of policy standing committees shall not serve consecutive terms. All committees shall meet promptly after appointment for organization and consideration of responsibilities, and meet thereafter as may be required. The Pastor shall appoint a staff member to serve as liaison for each standing committee.
Policy standing committees and their functions are:
Business Person's Lunch. This committee serves in an advisory capacity for the structure and promotion of this ministry.
Childhood Education. This committee advises the Minister of Childhood Education about all areas of Christian education for preschoolers and children.
Christian Unity Task Force. This committee represents Calvary Baptist Church in the Downtown Christian Unity Task Force and assists with the work of Christian unity.
Day Care. This committee shall serve as Calvary's members of the High Stree Neighborhood Center Board.
Denominational Relations. This committee shall investigate and inform the Church about all aspects of Baptist relations.
Facilities Use. This committee shall consult with and assist the staff of the Church in the use of Church facilities by all groups which are not part of the ministries of the Church.
Members in Ministry. This committee shall promote mission opportunities, assist in the involvement of members in mission activities and periodically recommend mission efforts.
Music. This committee shall give direction, support and advise to the Minister of Music for the Church's music ministry.
Parking. This committee shall assist the Minister of Education/Administration in all matters concerning the Church's parking facilities.
Property. This committee shall assist the Minister of Education/Administration in the care and maintenance of all Church buildings and ground.
Property Acquisition and Disposition. This committee shall advise the Church with respect to the acquisition and disposition of all real estate.
Recreation. This committee advises the Minister of Church Recreation in the planning and implementation of all Church recreation activities.
Scholarships. This committee shall select the recipients of all of the Church's designated scholarship funds.
Stewardship. This committee oversees the financial stewardship of the Church and consults with the staff to establish a consisten stewardship emphasis.
Student Activities. This committee assists the Minister to College Students in the planning and implementation of activities for college students.
Service standing committees and their functions are:
Baptism. This committee shall assist candidates for baptism at the time of baptism.
Counting. This commitee serves on Sunday morning and counts, tabulates and prepares the offerings for deposit and makes the deposit in the bank.
Decorating. This committee is responsible for the floral decoration of the Church and for special seasonal decorations.
Food Service. This committee consults with the Food Service Director and assists in the preparation and serving of all Church meals.
History. This committee has the responsibility of maintaining al of the historical memorabilia of the Church.
Lord's Supper. This committee orders, prepares and arranges the elements for the serving the Lord's Supper and cleans and maintains the serving pieces.
Meals On Wheels. The commitee serves the Meals On Wheels organization in Lexington, transporting meals to homebound members of the Church and the community.
Media Center. This committee oversees the organization and structure of the Church library and supervises the usage of library resources.
New Member Fellowship. This committee assists in the planning and implementation of of special events arranged for new Church members.
Parking Lot Greeters. This Committe provides parking help (especially for visitors) in the parking lot on Sundays.
Photography. This committee assists in the planning and implementation of special events arranged for new Church members
Scouts. This committee oversees all scouting programs sponsored by the Church.
Sound and Lighting. This committee operates the Church sound and lighting systems at all Church functions and is responsible for the maintenance of sound and lighting equipment.
Television and Public Relations. This committee has the responsibility for all print and electronic media usage by the Church.
Ushers. This committee provides ushers for Morning Worship Services for all special services and events.
Welcome. This committee's members greet worshippers as they arrive for Morning Worship Service.
Wills and Estates. This committee keeps the Church informed of the opportunities available to provide financial support to the ministries of the Church through estate giving.
SECTION 4
AD HOC COMMITTEES
Ad Hoc Committees may be appointed by the Pastor and Deacon Chair for specific purposes, and shall be dissolved upon completion of the purpose for which they were created. All ad hoc committees shall report to the Church in business meeting within a year of the appointment.
Adopted September 17, 1997