The Church Council consists of the President, Secretary, Treasurer, Circuit Forum Representative, Pastor, and at least one member from each elected Board. The Church Council will meet at least one or two weeks before the Quarterly Voters' Meeting to set the agenda for that meeting and to make recommendations to the voters. This Council shall coordinate any activities between the various boards and committees of the congregation. It shall also serve as the nominating committee.
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"In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word." - Acts 6:1-4
Therefore, in accord with Biblical precedent and Christian freedom and love, the constitution and bylaws of St. John's describe the duties of the Board of Elders:
The Board of Elders shall assist the Pastor in The Board of Elders
shall assist the Pastor in
a. Admonishing
those that err;
b. helping to maintain
Christian order and recency;
c. the
exercise of his office according to their abilities.
Should the pastor become blameworthy in doctrine or life - which God forbid - it devolves especially upon the Elders to take the necessary initiatory steps.
Current Board of Elders: (More News from the Board of Elders here...)
| Tim McDermott | Norman Lutz | Bruce Rogers |
The Board of Christian Education will organize, implement and evaluate learning opportunities for Christian discipleship, thereby nurturing, encouraging and equipping all people of St. John's and its extended community. The Board shall consist of the pastor and four elected members. The Board shall elect two of its members as chairman and secretary annually. The Board shall be responsible for implementing the “Guidelines for Christian Education.” The Board is also responsible for annually reviewing these guidelines and making revisions if necessary.
Current Board of Education: (More News from the Board of Education here...)
| Laura Pulliam | Derek Anderson | Joel Gifford |
| Black Woodburn |
The Board of Trustees shall care for the property of the congregation, and they shall represent the congregation in all legal matters pertaining to this property.
Current Board of Trustees: (More News from the Board of Trustees here...)
| Richard Merrill | Lee Krasser | Stanley Krause |
| Eldon Eklund Jr. |
The Board of Finance shall consist of three members who shall keep themselves well informed in reference to the financial condition of the congregation, shall see to it that all communicant members are annually supplied with envelopes for contributions, shall make reports to the congregation at its regular meeting, and shall embody such matters in its report as will depict the financial situation of the congregation.
Current Board of Finance: (More News from the Board of Finance here...)
| Dave Jurgensen | Tom Stuhr | Eldon Eklund Jr. |
The Memorial Committee takes fields requests and makes recommendations to the Church Council and the Voters pertaining to funds stored and to be used for appropriate capital projects.
Current Memorial Committee:
| Wilma Gard | Nina Bartu | Linda Woolsey |