Annual Congregational Assembly

Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchNovember 10, 2013

Agenda

9:30 – 10:00

1. Call to order2. Opening Prayer3. Executive Officers4. Board of Elders

10:00 – 10:30

5. Governing Board6. Closing Remarks7. Closing Prayer8. Adjournment

Youth and Family

• Youth room progress

• Youth parents meetings

• Cradle Roll

Synodical Issues

• Convention Report

• Constitutional amendment

LWML

• Membership

• Mites

• Love in Action

Board of Elders

• Official Acts• Members

Governing Board

• Constitution and Bylaws

• Nominating Committee

• Long Range Plan - 2014 Goals

• Ends Policies

Constitution

Development• Year long project• Pastoral oversight• Several drafts• 60 days review

Results• Missouri Synod• Essentially the same• 7 pages• Introduce

institutional manager

• Introduce policies

http://www.bethlehem-raymore.org/documents/Constitution_DRAFT_11.10.13.pdf

BylawsDevelopment• Year long project• Pastoral oversight• Several drafts• 60 days review

Results• 18 pages• Statement of work• Policy based governance• Boards, Committees,

Elders, Executive Officer • Treasurer• Voters (active

communicate members)

http://www.bethlehem-raymore.org/documents/Bylaws_DRAFT_11.10.13.pdf

Nominating Committee

Rob Weida

Long Range Plan

2014 Goals:

• Policy-based governance handbook

• Evaluate and update means policies

• Review Executive Officer(s) responsibilities

• Evaluate Executive Officer(s) w/Ends Policies

Ends Policy – Primary InputsChurch Mission1. Save the lost2. Strengthen the saved

Vision Team – 2012 3. Fellowship4. Family & Youth Ministry 5. Community Outreach

All In Campaign1. Engage members in

the use of their time and talents

2. Create peer to peer groups and more opportunity for social activities

3. Focus on outreach opportunities within the Congregation and Cass County

Spring 2013: Governing board recommended…1. Developing Congregational commitment to

God; 2. Conducting meaningful Holy Scriptures

training and education; 3. Growing stewardship opportunities – time,

talent and treasure; 4. Sustaining high-level of fellowship in all Church

activities.

Ends Policies – Start Point

“results-recipients-worth”

Guidelines…1. Governing board develops Ends Policies based

on congregational desires and Pastoral oversight;2. Ends Policies use positive language prescribing

requirements; 3. Level of specificity is general to permit initiative; 4. Board evaluates Executive Officer against its

policy words; 5. Special emphasis on youth ministry.

Ends Policies – Development

“results-recipients-worth”1. Of total membership 50% attend worship

monthly to develop Congregational commitment to God.

1a. Of communicant youth (ages 14-18) 50% attend worship monthly to develop Congregational commitment to God.

Ends Policies

Membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership.

“results-recipients-worth”1. Of total membership 50% attend worship

monthly to develop Congregational commitment to God.

1a. Of communicant youth (ages 14-18) 50% attend worship monthly to develop Congregational commitment to God.

Ends Policies

Membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership.

“results-recipients-worth”1. Of total membership 50% attend worship

monthly to develop Congregational commitment to God.

1a. Of communicant youth (ages 14-18) 50% attend worship monthly to develop Congregational commitment to God.

Ends Policies

Membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership.

“results-recipients-worth”1. Of total membership 50% attend worship

monthly to develop Congregational commitment to God.

1a. Of communicant youth (ages 14-18) 50% attend worship monthly to develop Congregational commitment to God.

Ends Policies

Membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership.

“results-recipients-worth”2. Of active membership 15% attend Sunday

school weekly to conduct Holy Scriptures training and education.

2a. Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 15% attend Sunday school weekly to conduct Holy Scriptures training and education.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”2. Of active membership 15% attend Sunday

school weekly to conduct Holy Scriptures training and education.

2a. Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 15% attend Sunday school weekly to conduct Holy Scriptures training and education.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”2. Of active membership 15% attend Sunday

school weekly to conduct Holy Scriptures training and education.

2a. Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 15% attend Sunday school weekly to conduct Holy Scriptures training and education.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”2. Of active membership 15% attend Sunday

school weekly to conduct Holy Scriptures training and education.

2a. Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 15% attend Sunday school weekly to conduct Holy Scriptures training and education.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”3. Of active membership 15% participate in

Church outreach activities to promote stewardship growth.

3a. Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 15% participate in Church outreach activities to promote stewardship growth.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”3. Of active membership 15% participate in

Church outreach activities to promote stewardship growth.

3a. Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 15% participate in Church outreach activities to promote stewardship growth.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”3. Of active membership 15% participate in

Church outreach activities to promote stewardship growth.

3a. Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 15% participate in Church outreach activities to promote stewardship growth.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”3. Of active membership 15% participate in

Church outreach activities to promote stewardship growth.

3a. Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 15% participate in Church outreach activities to promote stewardship growth.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”4. Of active membership 25% commingle in

fellowship hall between Sunday services to promote fellowship.

4a.Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 25% commingle in fellowship hall between Sunday services to promote fellowship.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”4. Of active membership 25% commingle in

fellowship hall between Sunday services to promote fellowship.

4a.Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 25% commingle in fellowship hall between Sunday services to promote fellowship.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”4. Of active membership 25% commingle in

fellowship hall between Sunday services to promote fellowship.

4a.Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 25% commingle in fellowship hall between Sunday services to promote fellowship.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.

“results-recipients-worth”4. Of active membership 25% commingle in

fellowship hall between Sunday services to promote fellowship.

4a.Of active communicant youth (ages 14-18) 25% commingle in fellowship hall between Sunday services to promote fellowship.

Ends Policies

Active membership: Constitution and Bylaws form the basis for membership. Members who commune at least twice in a yearly period are eligible to vote.