The Board
The General Board of Richfield is composed of Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, Trustees, and Committee Chairs elected by the congregation at large. Each of these offices plays a vital role in the life of the church. Each Elder, Deacon, Deaconess, and Trustee serves a three-year term. Committee Chairs serve for one year at a time.
Elders promote the growth and welfare of the Church by providing leadership and spiritual oversight to its members. They regularly attend worship services and Board meetings and serve at the communion table. They give thoughtful consideration to the policies of the Church and support its mission through evangelism, education, and stewardship programs. They also visit ill and incapacitated members.
Deacons regularly attend worship services and Board meetings, greeting and ushering those attending the service. During the service, they distribute the communion elements and receive the offerings. Deacons give counsel and service in the business affairs, programs, and activities of the Church. They may also assist in ministering to the needy.
Deaconesses promote the growth and welfare of the church by their regular attendance at worship services and Board meetings. They are charged with the preparation and care of the communion service. Deaconesses assist in the greeting and ushering of worshipers, help supervise the nursery, minister to families in times of illness or bereavement, and give counsel and service in the business affairs, programs, and activities of the Church.
Trustees act as legal agents for the Church, with the express approval of the Board and Congregation for each transaction. They execute all legal documents related to Church property and funds.
Committee Chairs, in cooperation with the Board, the Minister, and each other, are charged with promoting the total ministry of the Church. You can learn more about specific committees below.
Committees
There are eight committees responsible for the physical, intellectual, spiritual, and financial maintenance and growth of the church.
Education | Evangelism | Fellowship | Membership
Outreach | Property | Stewardship | Worship
Education
The Education Committee is chaired by Kent Holguin.
The purpose and responsibilites of the Education Committee are to develop and supervise an education program that will assist church members of every age group and their families to grow in their knowledge of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ. This committee shall endeavor to secure, train and place church school teachers; plan and promote Vacation Bible School; and assist in church-related youth activites. This committee will coordinate the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Church School Promotion Sunday, camp and conferences, Christmas Party and various other holidays that involve youth and adults alike. The Education Committee will also assist the Minister of Youth & Education in related church activities.
Evangelism and Membership
The Evangelism and Membership Committees are co-chaired by Linda Tusa and Vivian Helm.
The purpose and responsibilites of the Evangelism Committee are to cultivate an evangelistic spirit within the church by planning special programs and projects. This committee shall assist the Minister and Minister of Youth & Education in evangelistic calling or contacts and shall select and supervise the church greeters and ushers.
The purpose and responsibilites of the Membership Committee are to insure that each new member is nurtured in the life and fellowship of the church family and to maintain personal contact with all church members for the purpose of developing a spirit of love, fellowship and service to each other. This committee shall assist the church secretary in keeping accurate membership records, promote visitation projects and encourage all members to actively participate in one or more church programs or auxiliary groups. When deemed necessary the Membership Committee will coordinate a new church pictorial directory.
Fellowship
The Fellowship Committee is chaired by Barbara Wilson.
The purpose and responsibilites of the Fellowship Committee are to plan and supervise social activities of the congregation such as all-church luncheons and seasonal activities of a social nature. This committee shall assemble, store and insure proper usage of the decorations, utensils and supplies normally required for social activities. It shall, when requested by the Minister, Minister of Youth & Education or Board Chairperson, arrange for serving refreshments at cluster meetings or similar gatherings of the church. This committee, when requested, will assist the other committees in the preparation of dinners, luncheons or related activites.
Outreach
The Outreach Committee is chaired by David McMahan.
The purpose and responsibilites of the Outreach Commitee are to plan and conduct meaningful world and local outreach programs of the church. This committee shall promote special offerings sponsored by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and ascertain the relative importance and merit of needy causes with local community. It shall recommend an allocation of funds from the outreach budget (tithe account) to such causes, both local and denominational. Funds will also be provided through the Pastor's Fund and local outreach for emergency use.
Property
The Property Committee is chaired by James McCord.
The purpose and responsibilites of the Property Committee are to keep the property of the church inventoried, in good working order and insured when prudent and to study the needs and make recommendations for repairs, improvements and replacement of property and equipment. This committee shall help supervise the custodian and all other workers who volunteer to assist in repairing and maintaining the church building, grounds, church van and equipment. This committee will also be responsible for the scheduling of periodic all-church workdays when deemed necessary.
Stewardship
The Stewardship Committee is chaired by John Westmoreland.
The purpose and responsibilites of the Stewardship Committee are to develope a better understanding of Christian stewardship within the membership, emphasizing that it encompasses the sharing of time and talent as well as treasure. This committee shall conduct an annual stewardship campaign, prepare an annual church budget for presentation to the congregation and promote the financial welfare of the church and its programs through education, exhortation and example. The treasurer and financial secretary shall be members of this committee, but neither shall serve as the chairperson.
Worship
The Worship Committee is chaired by Angie Goette.
The purpose and responsibilites of the Worship Committee are to provide the membership with genuine experiences of worship by supervising the worship services, the pulpit supply, the rite of baptism, observance of the Lord's Supper, music and special services of observances. This committee shall also develop devotional programs designed to enrich the lives of the church members.
For Your Care and Concern
The "For Your Care and Concern" list is printed in the weekly worship bulletin and the newsletter. It is also available in the online version of the newsletter.
