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Northwood Christian Church
Elders
Tom Utt, Chair of the Elders
Ed Avila, Merrill Burge, Eddie Harrod, Steve Devine, Judy Hockett, Christi
Keefer,
Mel Mead, John Sargeant, Bob Shelton, Ted Stagner, Tom Utt
Board of Elders
Northwood Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ)
Description of Responsibilities and Duties
Purpose:
The purpose of the Board of Elders of Northwood Christian Church is to provide
spiritual leadership to the congregation, serve as members of the Board of
Directors, serve as the Pastoral Oversight Committee to the Senior Pastoral
Staff, and to carry out the responsibilities and duties listed below.
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The Elders of Northwood Christian Church will individually pursue spiritual
growth through prayer and study, share their faith and God’s presence with
others, and strive to live transparent lives being open and honest with each
other.
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The Elders of Northwood Christian Church will gather regularly for prayer and
study for the purpose of seeking God’s will through discernment, wisdom, and
sound judgment.
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The Elders of Northwood Christian Church will strive toward unity as an Elder
group, support the mission and core commitments of the congregation, and
resolve concerns within the church through open communication.
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The Elders of Northwood Christian Church will ensure that all teaching at and
through Northwood Christian Church is biblically based and promotes Godly
relationships.
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The Elders of Northwood Christian Church will meet with people who are in need
of prayer, visit the sick and shut-ins, encourage members to develop and use
their spiritual gifts, promote small group participation, oversee special
ministry tasks, and provide communion and offertory meditations during worship
services.
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The Board of Elders supervises and oversees the Senior Pastor and Senior
Associate Pastor of Northwood Christian Church in the role of the Pastoral
Relations Committee. The Senior Pastors report to the Elders on issues of
personal and professional performance, spiritual vision and accountability,
and planning for the congregation’s growth and spiritual development. Note:
Annual performance reviews for the pastoral staff are conducted as defined in
the Northwood Personnel Manual. The Chair of the Elders and one other elder
will participate in the performance evaluation for the Senior Pastor.
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Membership: Elders shall be members of Northwood Christian Church and elected
to the Board of Elders in accordance with the By-laws of Northwood Christian
Church. As a member of the Board of Directors of Northwood, each elder is
responsible for participating in the Board’s regular meetings and activities,
in compliance with Oregon law regarding Boards of Directors of Not-For-Profit
organizations.
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