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

Must be an active member of one of the three boards.

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

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