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 the candidate is filling a term vacated by a previously elected Committee or Council member prior to the completion of their term.
Director – Council Member At-Large, 2 vacancies
Chair –Â Finance and Budget Committee, 1 vacancy
Member – Finance and Budget Committee, 2 vacancies
Member – Assistant Financial Secretary, 1 vacancy
Vice Chair – Governance and Legal Committee, 1 vacancy
Member – Governance and Legal Committee, 1 vacancy
Member – Human Resources Committee, 2 vacancies
Member – Nominating Committee, 2 vacancies
Member – Property and Facilities Committee, 2 vacancies
Member –Â Stewardship Committee, 3 vacancies
Assistant – Historian Historical Society of ASBC, 2 vacancies
Council Member At-Large
Estimated Time Commitment: 10 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 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 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.
Finance and Budget Committee
Estimated Time Commitment:
Chair: 30-35 hours/month
Member: 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).
Assistant Financial Secretary
Estimated Time Commitment: 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).
Governance and Legal Committee
Estimated Time Commitment:
Vice Chair: up to 24 hours/month**
Committee Members: Up to 15 hours/month*
The purpose of the ASBC Governance and Legal Committee (GLC) is to provide guidance to the Church Council on matters related to Church governance; provide recommendations to the Church Council on legal matters for the Church; draft and/or review policies related to Church governance; and provide recommendations on other Church governance policies, not originating from GLC. Members may be elected to serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term.
In executing these responsibilities, the GLC will:
Special Committee Need: Someone well versed in human resources/people services and employment law.
**Depending on projects and needs, including monthly committee meetings and attendance at Church Council meetings.
* Depending on projects and needs including monthly committee meetings.
Human Resources Committee
Estimated Time Commitment: 20 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 Human Resource (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.
Nominating Committee
Estimated Time Commitment: 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 a slate of candidates to Church members for approval by majority vote for positions on Church Council and Standing Committees. Members may be elected to serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term.
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.
Property and Facilities Committee
Estimated Time Commitment: 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 ensuring 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.
Stewardship Committee
Estimated Time Commitment: 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. Committee members may be elected to serve a three (3) year term and shall be eligible to serve an additional three (3) year term.
Generosity Initiatives
The Stewardship Committee develops and implements strategies to foster a culture of generosity and encourage faithful giving among ASBC members. This includes:
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:
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).
Historical Society of ASBC
Estimated Time Commitment: 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.
Dates | Events |
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 | CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 | NOMINATIONS CLOSE |
OCTOBER 1-30, 2025* | APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION |
NOVEMBER 5, 2025* | CANDIDATES INTRODUCED TO ASBC MEMBERS |
NOVEMBER 12-24, 2025* | CANDIDATE VOTING PERIOD |
DECEMBER 9, 2025* | ELECTIONS RESULTS ANNOUNCED AT ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING |
*DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE