How Our Leaders Are Chosen
Our
Pastor
When
seeking a new pastor, a Pastor Search Committee
nominates a candidate. Written
notification
is mailed to all resident members at least
two weeks prior to such a nomination.
An
eighty percent or greater affirmation vote
by ballot of members present and voting
shall
constitute a call to the nominee. The pastor
of CHBC is expected to meet the scriptural
qualifications
for the responsibility, and have experienced
a definite call of God to the ministry.
The
pastor shall be a licensed Southern Baptist
minister who actively supports the program
and
aims of this church. The pastor is
to be the spiritual leader of the congregation,
and an
enabler
of others in the exercise of their spiritual
gifts. It is the duty of the pastor to guide
in all
matters
relating to the church life and program.
Expectations shall be agreed upon by the
pastor and
the
Personnel Committee and set forth in a Covenant
Agreement approved by the church.
The
pastor is to serve as chair of the Church
Council, and to direct the work of the secretarial
staff
and
ministerial staff.
Meet
our Pastor, Pastor Tim
Our
Deacons
Deacons
are first nominated by the congregation,
then the nominees are asked privately if
they
are
willing to serve for a period of three years.
Deacon elections happen every two years.
Only
two new deacons are elected at a time, so
that there are four who are part of the
deacon
body
when the new deacons enter. The congregation
votes on the nominees. The top two
with
most votes are selected. The job of a deacon
is to be available to help anyone in the
congregation
who needs help, verbally or to meet a need.
If we can't do it alone, we take it to
Tim
(our pastor) or work together on the problem,
organizing help. We attend deacon's
meetings
once a month with the pastor, where church
business is discussed and conducted.
We
are called upon to support the church business
meeting by our presence whenever
possible.
Our job is to support the church, congregation,
and pastor. We also make
announcements
at Sunday worship service; each deacon serving
every six months for one
month.
After having completed three years as a
deacon, deacons have to NOT serve for at
least
one year before they can be reelected.
Meet
our Deacons
Our
Youth Director
A
process similar to that of seeking a pastor
is implemented in acquiring a Youth Director.
The
Minister of Youth shall serve as youth Coordinator.
In the absence of a Minister of Youth,
a
Youth Director shall be elected, and shall
be responsible for planning and coordinating
activities involving
youth,
including outreach to youth in the community,
and shall serve as chair of the Youth Council.
We
are currently seeking a Youth Director.
Meet
our Youth Director
Our
Music Director
When
an opening occurs for a "music director"
our need is made known to Christian organizations
where
a suitable candidate might be found. When
candidates apply, the personnel committee
interviews
the
candidates with particular interest in their
testimony and their musical abilities. If
a particular
candidate
is found acceptable to the personal committee,
they are then allowed to "try out"
before
the
congregation for a couple of Sundays. Then
during Business meeting for that month,
a member
of
the personnel committee presents the candidate
to those present for a vote. If there is
a majority
vote
in favor, we have a new "music director."
Meet
our Music Director
