Order Ministry Center Objectives:

I. To collect all available written information that currently exists to include, but not limited to:

A. Spiritual beliefs, and requirements for the church

B. Bylaws and History

C. Lines of authority/organizational chart

D. Role, responsibilities, criteria for: Pastor; Deacons; Ministers; Trustees; Church Wide Officers; Church Employees; Executive Ministry Committee; Officers of Committees; and Auxiliaries.

E. Succession plan

F. Fiduciary (financial) responsibilities

G. Accountability

H. Communications

I. Security

J. Transportation

K. Van Service

L. Emergency/Preparedness Plan

M. Requirements for Membership

N. Church Equipment

O. Church Directory

P. Request for Assistance and Use of the Church

Q. Skills Bank

R. Recognition of Accomplishments

S. Church Business and Executive Ministries Meetings

II. Develop format/forum to discuss major issues within Order to obtain greater input, direction, and resolution

III. Develop standard forms for:

       A. Ministry Centers

       B. Committee Auxiliaries

       C. Position descriptions

       D. Job descriptions

       E. Agendas for meetings

       F. Record of minutes from meetings

       G. Attendance sheet/record

       H. Goals sheets

       I. Action plans

       J. Annual budget

       K. Annual report for church

IV. Develop standardized position descriptions and review annually for the following:

       A. Church Wide Officers

       B. All Committees and Auxiliaries

V. Make contact with all committees and auxiliares to compile all needed information to include but not limited to:

       A. Completion of committee/auxiliary description

       B. List of current officers

       C. List of current members

VI. Develop policies and procedures for all areas of ministries and ministries.

Guiding Principles:

       A. To develop comprehensive written documents in order to establish a consistent, effective, and efficient foundation on which the church can grow as an institution.

       B. The purpose of this ministry center is to provide accurate, consistent, and up-to-date information to the leadership and congregation of Bright Side Baptist Church, to insure the governance of the church is done decently, orderly, and according to God’s will

OFFICERS

Chairperson : Yolonda Frederick

Vice-Chairperson : Barbara Dixon

Secretary : Hill McFadden

Meeting Dates

We meet monthly as a ministry center on the first Tuesday of every month.

Contact - Order Ministry