Staff Relationship
The chairperson of the Board of Worship is responsible, through the president, to the congregation for all actions of the Board of Worship. The chairperson will work closely with the assigned vice-president, Senior Pastor, and the music staff in all matters relating to worship. The chairperson is a member of the CCC. The chairperson of the Board of Worship is responsible for directing the efforts of the board members.
Major Duties
The chairperson will plan, promote, and coordinate the worship services. The chairperson will ensure that the specific duties below are accomplished.
Specific Duties
1. Schedule, coordinate, and promote the worship services with the Senior Pastor and, the music staff. The Senior Pastor has the final say in the scheduling and content of worship services.
2. Recruit people to oversee the various activities of the board.
3. Ensure the worship service plan includes altar care, ushers, acolytes, lay readers, decorations, and other appropriate matters deemed important for the conduct of the worship service.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the worship services and make recommendations to the Senior Pastor and the music staff.
5. Ensure special provisions are made for high attendance services such as: Easter, Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving and Anniversaries.
6. Ensure support for special services such as: funerals, weddings, and music/concerts, etc.
7. Coordinate special events conducted by staff and other boards within worship services, such as: baptism, confirmation, first communion, reception of new members, and installation of church staff, and board members.
8. Provide information to promote worship activities to members and the community.
9. Support and oversee Altar Guild activities.
10.Develop and submit worship goals and objectives no later than the April CCC meeting for the first Semi-Annual Congregational Voters’ meeting.
11.Identify resources (time, talent, money) required to execute the annual work program. Submit the work program to the Board of Stewardship not later than the August CCC meeting for inclusion in the proposed campus work program.
12.Maintain an accurate record of all meetings and provide copies to all CCC members.
13.In the absence of the chairperson, ensure a Worship member attends each CCC meeting.