14 — Nominating Team Member
Mayflower Church Position Description | 14 — Nominating Team Member
Governance Position
Role Summary
| Purpose | Prayerfully fill the Church slate of Boards and Officers, matching the needs of the Church with the gifts of the Membership. |
| Accountable To | Congregation |
| Term of Service | Ongoing while serving on Servants Council; composed of Servants Council members; annual + as needed meetings |
| Selection Process | Automatic membership by virtue of serving on Servants Council |
| Time Commitment | 10-15 hours/year (concentrated before October meeting) |
Qualifications
Must be an active member of the Servants Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Present a slate of candidates for all elective offices and Boards at the October meeting
- Make this slate available for distribution at the morning worship service two weeks prior to the meeting
- Present nominations at any legal meeting called by the Clerk for any vacancies that may have occurred
- Have the acceptance of nominees before submitting their names
Training & Support
Discernment resources, spiritual gifts assessment tools, knowledge of bylaws requirements
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