05 — Servants Council Member
Mayflower Church Position Description | 05 — Servants Council Member
Governance Position
Role Summary
| Purpose | Coordinate the Church's ministries, activities, and resources to achieve the vision and mission of Mayflower Church. |
| Accountable To | Congregation |
| Term of Service | Ongoing while serving on constituent board; composed of Board of Elders (including Pastor), Deacons, and Trustees; quarterly meetings; Chair and Secretary structure |
| Selection Process | Automatic membership by virtue of serving on Board of Elders, Deacons, or Trustees |
| Time Commitment | 3-5 hours/quarter plus additional time for special projects |
Qualifications
Must be an active member of one of the three boards.
Key Responsibilities
- Each year, the Servants Council will elect a chair and secretary
- Work together to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Church's strategic plan
- Communicate activities of Boards and Teams to ensure coordination and cooperation, and to identify resource needs
- Identify the need for Ad Hoc Ministry Teams, solicit volunteers, and develop Team charters
- Assist the Pastor in the formation of well-rounded programs
- Present recommendations to the Church
- Receive and approve proposed Ministry Team charters
- Update the Pastor's contract as necessary and conduct the annual review
- Direct the hiring of non-Pastoral staff when necessary
Training & Support
Strategic planning resources, leadership development
A signed acknowledgment is required when a member accepts this role.
The source .docx (including signature block) is attached to this page.
Position Descriptions | Mayflower Church | April 2026