12 — Moderator

Mayflower Church Position Description | 12 — Moderator
Governance Position
Role Summary
Purpose
Preside over all business meetings of the Church, ensuring orderly proceedings, fair participation, and proper adherence to parliamentary procedure.
Accountable To
Congregation
Term of Service
3 years; may be an Elder; minimum biannual meetings
Selection Process
Nominated by Nominating Team, elected by Church Members
Time Commitment
5-10 hours/year
Qualifications
Church Member in good standing; well versed in parliamentary procedures and Roberts Rules of Order.
Key Responsibilities
Preside over all business meetings of the Church
Be well versed in parliamentary procedures
Conduct the business meetings of the Church in an orderly fashion according to Roberts Rules of Order
Training & Support
Roberts Rules of Order training, meeting facilitation resources
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