| In spring, 2001, the COM approved
a resolution to supply new leaders with a copy (electronically or in print)
of the Guidelines for their particular work area. Links to PDF versions
of those Guidelines (found below) can be used to access and print the document
that you need. [NOTE: usage is restricted to FUMC Houma church
leaders only] |
NOTE:
The June 2002 issue of the Interpreter magazine is online in
its entirety. The issue is all about visioning and setting goals
in the local church. You can find the magazine (in PDF format) HERE(note:
it's a large 852kb file). |
| In 1996,
the General Conference of The United Methodist Church changed the Discipline
so that the local church has more control of its organization and structure.
FUMC Houma met in the summer of 1996 to address the changes. While
we decided to continue to operate in the same Administrative Board/COM
model, we did make some changes as to the membership of each body.
Those changes are delineated below. |
NEW STRUCTURE PROPOSAL – Summer 1996
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD -- Administration[MEETS
EVERY OTHER MONTH]
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Administrative Board Chairperson
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Administrative Board Vice-Chairperson
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Administrative Board Secretary
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Lay Leader
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Lay Member to Annual Conference
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Alternate Lay Member to Annual Conference
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Trustees Chairperson
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Finance Committee Chairperson
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Staff-Parish Relations Committee Chairperson
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Treasurer
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Financial Secretary
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Council on Ministries Chairperson
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President, United Methodist Men
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President, United Methodist Women
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President, United Methodist Youth
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UM Children's Learning Center Director
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UM Children's Learning Center Liaison
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DCE/Program Coordinator
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Pastor
-
Members at Large (by classes)
COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES -- Program
[MEETS EVERY OTHER MONTH]
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Council on Ministries Chairperson
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Lay Leader
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Christian Unity Work Area Chairperson
(combines Ch & Society, Religion
& Race, Status & Race, Status & Role of Women, Disaster Prep.)
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Evangelism Work Area Chairperson &
Caring Coordinators
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Missions Work Area Chairperson
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Worship Work Area Chairperson
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Nursery
Coordinator(s)
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Children's Coordinator
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Youth
Coordinator(s)
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Adult Coordinator
(combines Higher Ed & Family Coordinators)
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Sunday School Superintendent(s)
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Youth
Representative to COM
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Scout Representative
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UM Children's Learning Center Director
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UM Children's Learning Center Liaison
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Director of Music
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DCE/Program Coordinator (combines
Education Chairperson responsibilities)
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Pastor
FINANCE COMMITTEE --MEETS
EVERY MONTH
(1 month/short --when Adm. Bd.; other month/long -- when no Adm. Rd.)
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Regular Members plus
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Stewardship Work Area Chairperson
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Permanent Endowment Fund Chairperson
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1000 Club Representative
TASK OFFICES --Not
on Adm. Rd. or COM/ Do the tasks as needed
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Church Historian
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Membership Secretary
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Memorial Secretary
OFFICES NOT ABSORBED -- Coordinator
of Communications |
OUR
MISSION
