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