2024 Nominating Committee

NOMINATIONS

The Nominating Committee is responsible for evaluating and nominating candidates for ASBC leadership positions for which the church membership will vote and thus affect the direction and operation of the church.

Each nominee shall be a church member in good standing, which (per ASBC Bylaws) means that the nominee is an active member of the church known to be of good and regular standing, consistently demonstrates a spirit of cooperation and interest in the church and is committed to the principle of tithing. Except where otherwise noted, all nominees will also be subject to a limited background check. Terms may be shorter (i.e. less than 3 years) if candidate is filling term vacated by previously elected Committee or Council member prior to the completion of their term.

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Positions Available for 2025 Nomination:

Vice Chair,  Governance and Legal Committee, 1 vacancy
Member, Governance and Legal Committee, 3 vacancies
Member, Human Resources Committee, 1 vacancy
Member, Stewardship Committee, 2 vacancies
Director, Council Member At-Large, 1 vacancy
Member, Finance and Budget Committee, 2 vacancies

Member, Assistant Financial Secretary, 1 vacancy
Chair, Property and Facilities Committee, 1 vacancy
Member, Property and Facilities Committee, 3 vacancies
Member, Nominating Committee, 5 vacancies
Assistant Historian, Historical Society of ASBC, 1 vacancy

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Governance & Legal Committee

Vice Chair: 20-30 hours/month
Committee Members: Up to 15 hours/month

The Governance and Legal Committee is responsible for overseeing the creation and maintenance of the Church’s policies and procedure manuals, ensuring that the Church Council adheres to established governing principles, policies and practices, and through the Church authorized transition period, providing recommendations on matters related to the implementation of the newly adopted Constitution and Bylaws. Members may be elected to serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term.


Human Resources Committee

Committee Members: 10 hours/month
The Human Resources Committee is responsible for overseeing the personnel operations of the Church. In addition, reviewing and recommending Church personnel policies and procedures, serving as the final arbitrator of personnel disputes and related matters, and reviewing recommendations to the Church Council of the salary, promotion, benefits and compensation schedules for Church employees, ministerial staff (including the Pastor), and personnel services contracts. Members may be elected to serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term.

Nominees for this committee must have demonstrated experience as HR practitioners in one of the following Human Resources Disciplines (compensation & benefits, learning & development, talent-acquisition /performance management, HR policy development, Employee/Labor Relations and/or organizational development). A degree in Human Resources/industrial relations and/or SHRM/HRC certifications is preferred.


Stewardship Committee

Committee Members: 8-10 hours/month
The Stewardship Committee is responsible for advising the Church Council on the stewardship program at Alfred Street Baptist Church. The committee’s primary focus is to inspire generosity among church members and express gratitude for their contributions, ensuring that the needs of the church’s mission and ministry are supported financially.

Generosity Initiatives
The Stewardship Committee develops and implements strategies to foster a culture of generosity and encourage faithful giving among ASBC members. This includes:

  1. Creating education and outreach campaigns to promote biblical principles of stewardship and financial management.
  2. Collaborating with ASBC ministers, ministries, and subject matter experts to provide resources and guidance on spiritual stewardship, financial counseling, and planned giving.
  3. Developing targeted giving campaigns to inspire increased participation and commitment to the church’s mission.

Gratitude Initiatives
The Stewardship Committee works closely with church leadership to express gratitude to ASBC givers and steward church members regardless of their giving level. This includes:

  1. Developing regular communications to thank givers and share the impact of their contributions.
  2. Planning and executing events to provide opportunities for church leadership to thank individuals.
  3. Creating communications plans to showcase how member giving impacts the church’s mission and ministry.

Committee members may be elected to serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term. Nominees for the committee should have a passion for stewardship and experience in fundraising, financial management, or related fields. Nominees will be subject to a National Background Check (credit and criminal history).


Council Member At-Large

Committee Members: 10-15 hours/month
The ASBC Church Council oversees the legal, business, financial, and administrative affairs of the Church. The Council establishes governing principles, policies and determining practices for the Church; recommends church goals, objectives, and strategic plans; and evaluates program achievements in terms of church goals, objectives, and strategic plans. Council Members At-Large serve as general members on the ASBC Church Council. Council members serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term.

Nominees for this position should have demonstrated leadership experience. Board-level experience (e.g., religious board experience or secular board experience such as at a non-profit or other organization) is preferred, but not necessary.


Assistant Financial Secretary

10-15 hours/month
The Assistant Financial Secretary at the direction of the Financial Secretary or in the absence or disability of the Financial Secretary, perform the duties and exercise the power of the Financial Secretary (shall be a cosignatory for expenditures on all Church financial accounts with banks or other financial institutions, and provide other financial duties as may be prescribed to assure the accurate collection, counting, recording, and reporting of all Church revenues and expenses). A member may be elected to serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term.

Nominees for this committee should have demonstrated experience in financial matters including collecting, counting, and expending funds of churches or other organizations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A degree in accounting, finance or financial management, or a CPA certification is desired but not required. Nominees will be subject to a National Background Check (credit and criminal history).


Finance & Budget Committee

Committee Members: 15-20 hours/month
Finance and Budget Committee is responsible for overseeing all financial matters of the Church, preparing and presenting the annual operating and capital budgets to the Church, in conjunction with Church’s CEO, keeping the Church Council informed of all financial matters, providing review and approval of all internal financial policies and procedures, and arranging for an annual review or audit by an outside auditor. Members may be eligible to serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term. Nominees for this committee should have demonstrated experience in accounting and financial management, general business, auditing, management, and budget planning, formulation and expectation. A degree in accounting, finance, business administration or CPA certification is desired but not required. Nominees will be subject to a National Background Check (credit and criminal history).


Property & Facilities Committee

Chair: 15-30 hours/month
Committee Members: 8-10 hours/month
The Property and Facilities Committee is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, maintenance, improvements, and disposition of the Church’s real and other properties. Committee members serve as the principal advisors to the Church Council on all matters related to properties and facilities, assuring the projection, management and maintenance of all Church real property and related facility assets. This role works in conjunction with the Church staff, assuring that adequate insurances, financial records, property and insuring legal and all related documents are properly maintained. Committee members may be eligible to serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term.

Nominees for this committee should have demonstrated experience in property management, real estate brokerage, real estate development, construction, design, engineering, and/or asset management.


Nominating Committee

Committee Members: 8-10 hours/month
The Nominating Committee is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the nominations process to elect candidates for leadership positions within ASBC thus affecting the direction and operation of the church. The Committee shall assess candidate submissions, interview candidates, and present slate of candidates to Church members for approval by majority vote for positions on Church Council and Standing Committees.

The Chair of the Committee is responsible for ensuring the compliance with the policies and procedures set forth in the ASBC Constitution and Bylaws. All Committee deliberations are CONFIDENTIAL.


Historical Society of ABSC

Committee Members: 4 hours/month
The Historical Society of ASBC is responsible for collecting, recording, and maintaining information about the church’s historical records. The Historian chairs the Historical Society of ASBC. The society is composed of the Historian, Assistant Historian(s) and no more than four (4) At-Large Members. Nominees for the Historical Society should have demonstrated experience in public history, records management or archival and collections management. Experience may be demonstrated through formal training in history, museum studies, library science or records management, or through work or community experience as a librarian, historian, museum professional, archivist or records manager.

Nominating Process and Election Schedule

Dates Events
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 NOMINATIONS CLOSE
OCTOBER 1-30, 2024* APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION
NOVEMBER 4, 2024* CANDIDATES INTRODUCED TO ASBC MEMBERS
NOVEMBER 11-25, 2024* CANDIDATE VOTING PERIOD
DECEMBER 3, 2024* ELECTIONS RESULTS ANNOUNCED AT ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING

*DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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