# 05 — Servants Council Member

*Mayflower Church Position Description | **05 — Servants Council Member***

*Governance Position*

## Role Summary

<table id="bkmrk-purposecoordinate-th"><tbody><tr><td>**Purpose**</td><td>Coordinate the Church's ministries, activities, and resources to achieve the vision and mission of Mayflower Church.</td></tr><tr><td>**Accountable To**</td><td>Congregation</td></tr><tr><td>**Term of Service**</td><td>Ongoing while serving on constituent board; composed of Board of Elders (including Pastor), Deacons, and Trustees; quarterly meetings; Chair and Secretary structure</td></tr><tr><td>**Selection Process**</td><td>Automatic membership by virtue of serving on Board of Elders, Deacons, or Trustees</td></tr><tr><td>**Time Commitment**</td><td>3-5 hours/quarter plus additional time for special projects</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 &amp; Support

Strategic planning resources, leadership development

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*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*