Governing Council election notification

First Assembly is a self-governing congregation with a member-elected Governing Council that constitute the organization’s Board of Directors. The Governing Council is composed of the Lead Pastor as chair and eight elders elected by the congregation from nominated Elders. Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, and 24:6 instruct us on the importance of different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge for wise decision making. First Assembly is benefited by the election of Governing Council candidates that reflect our church members’ diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, age, and professional abilities.

Governing Council key accountabilities

The role of the governing council is outlined in Section 6 of the By Laws and includes the following key areas of accountability:

• Vision, strategy, planning

• Organizational oversight

• Decision making

• Administrative stewardship

• Financial stewardship

• Risk management

• Regulatory and legal matters and obligations

Governing Council Candidate Profile

Governing Council members form First Assembly’s Board of Directors and have legal, fiduciary, and governance responsibilities. As such, strong Governing Council candidates’ background will include some of the below competencies and professional experience:

• Visionary leader experienced in strategic advisory

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Consensus building team player respectful and open to the ideas of others

Experience in one or more of the following specialties:

• Strategy, planning, and performance management

• Governance, policies, and procedures

• Financial management

• Operational management

• Legal and regulatory industry

• Healthcare industry

• Construction and engineering

• Information technology

• Project management

• Human resources

• Entrepreneurship

• Marketing and Communications

• Fundraising

• Other not for profit board interaction experience, committees work, and operations

What is expected of a Governing Council Member

Governing Council members are expected to:

• Devote approximately 5 to 10 hours per month of their time for monthly meetings, document review, discussions and other special meetings as required.

• Participate in specific committees like the budget committee, constitution committee, and other working groups as needed.

• Adhere to the Governing Council role and responsibilities.

• Be active members in First Assembly's congregational life and ministry.