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Committee on Ministry — Membership

Qualifications

The Committee on Ministry (COM) will consist of six members, who must have the confidence of the minister, the Board, and the congregation.  They must be perceived as having a firm commitment to the overall health of the congregation, as opposed to a special interest within the life of the congregation. For this reason, it is strongly encouraged that the COM members not be current Board members or committee chairs.  Individual members will have been members of EUUC for at least three years, during which time they have demonstrated the following skills and characteristics:

  • Stature and respect in the church community
  • An understanding of the concept of shared ministry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • An ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to build a working relationship with the minister and other church leaders
  • Ability to represent the whole EUUC religious community, not just the clergy, the congregation, or any specific group.

Term of service and selection process

Members shall serve for terms of three years with the terms staggered to allow two new members to be selected annually to replace the two retiring members.  Each year the Minister and the Board shall each submit the names of three candidates that they recommend as new COM members.  The Board and the Minister shall collaborate in selecting two of the candidates as mutually acceptable COM members. Selections shall be completed in time for the June meeting of the COM.  The COM will provide an orientation session for new members.

Questions?

Contact: Committee on Ministry