Church Council

The church council is an elected group of 11 men charged with the full operation and maintenance of our church. The council's work is centered in God's Word. It ensures that the Word of God is preached and taught to all members. The following is the positions for our church council and a brief description of their duties.

President - The president is chairman of all meetings of the congregation and council, and may be assigned other special duties. He is the general supervisor of the congregation's affairs.

Council Secretary – The secretary keeps all records of congregational and council meetings, which he submits at the next meeting for approval. He is responsible for all legal records and countersigns all legal documents.

Financial Secretary – The financial secretary receives and deposits all contributions of the congregation. He keeps accurate accounts of receipts and submits a report to the treasurer of accounts to be credited.

Treasurer – The treasurer receives the report from the financial secretary and credits all proper accounts. He makes disbursements approved by the congregation, and smaller payments approved by the council. He submits monthly a written report of all receipts and disbursements to the council and quarterly to the congregation.

Building and Grounds Trustees (2) - These individuals oversee the building and grounds of the congregation according to Wisconsin state laws and as directed by the congregation. They inspect the property and supply recommendations to the council and congregation.

Spiritual Care Elder – The Spiritual Care Elder oversees the encouragement of member’s faith.

Evangelism Elder - The Evangelism Elder assists the Pastor in reaching out to the unchurched in our community.

Worship Elder - The Worship Elder assists the Pastors in providing for worship services conducted in an orderly manner.

Stewardship Elder - The Stewardship Elder oversees the encouragement of our members to make use of their time and talents and to fully support the efforts of our congregation.

Board of Education Chairman – The Board of Education Chairman’s duties are to report to council the progress of the Board of Education which oversees the education of our youth in God's Word.

All of the Elders have a ministry team which assists them in performing their duties. The Elders meet together with the Pastors monthly to review the congregation's business and to use God's guidance in performing their elected tasks. The council also meets once a month. Congregational input is always encouraged as they work to help meet our mission statement.