THE LEADERSHIP TEAM AT COMMUNITY UMC
WHO IS ON THE LEADERSHIP TEAM?
The Leadership Team consists of nine church members who are selected to serve in three-year cycles on a rotating basis
Selection Process
Candidates are chosen by the Nominations Committee and interviewed by a panel consisting of current leaders, the pastor, and members of the Nominations Committee.
Qualifications
Leadership candidates demonstrate spiritual maturity, humility, an attitude of service, and a strong desire to seek and follow God's will through prayer, study of God's Word, and fellowship.
Commitment
Leaders attend a regular monthly meeting (90 minutes maximum) and remain responsive to urgent church matters via text or email between meetings.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Leadership Team works collaboratively to serve the church body through vision, governance, and spiritual alignment
Vision & Strategy
Discerning God's will and developing a vision for the present and future direction of Community United Methodist Church.
Governance & Policy
Establishing the policies and procedures through which the work of the church is accomplished.
Ministry Oversight
Ensuring all church ministries align and work together toward our shared vision.
Conference Representation
Representing required United Methodist Conference reporting committees, including:
- Pastor-Parish Relations
- Trustees
- Finance
COMMUNICATING WITH THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
We value open, healthy communication. If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding any area of church life, please follow these steps:
- Contact the Ministry Coordinator First: Direct your issue or concern to the coordinator responsible for that specific ministry area (visit our Contact Us page to reach them).
- Escalation to Leadership: If needed, the Ministry Coordinator will bring the matter to the Leadership Team's attention.
- Formal Submissions: If an issue cannot be resolved through the Ministry Coordinator, you may submit a formal request by emailing the leadership team at leadership@cumcvb.org.
STAY INFORMED
We believe in open and transparent governance. Members are welcome to review past meeting topics and discussions.