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DEACONS
Deacons are entrusted with overseeing and nurturing the Care Ministries of Universal Life Christian Church, including administering the Benevolence Fund. They partner with the Elders in their shepherding role for Universal Life Christian Church families and individuals, with a focus on care ministry. Universal Life Christian Church is blessed with many Care Ministries today. Where care needs among the fellowship can be met through existing ministries the Deacons nurture them and make appropriate referrals to them. Deacons then serve as a focal point for any unmet care needs. The Office of Deacon was introduced to Universal Life Christian Church in 2002. A Deacon is a man who meets the qualifications presented in 1 Timothy 3:8-13, participates in the fellowship of FBC, and affirms the Doctrinal Statement and the Covenant of Fellowship. If a Deacon is married, his wife must meet the qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:11 and partner with her husband in this ministry.
ELDERS
The Board of Elders is the chief executive body of the church, responsible for the spiritual life of the fellowship and the conduct of its business. The government of the church, the planning and supervision of its work, the management and control of its property (real and personal), and spiritual discipline of the fellowship is vested in the Board of Elders. All ministries, agencies, committees, and other boards remain under the jurisdiction of the Board of Elders.
The Senior Pastor serves on the Board without term. All other Elders are appointed to a term of up to three years (may fulfill a partial term and also serve a full term) but may serve no more than five years continuously. Elders not on "active duty" but in good standing at Universal Life Christian Church are eligible to serve as Advisory Council members.
We believe that our Elder-led government is most faithful to the church governments described in the New Testament, and that it has worked well for our church. Men who exhibit the qualities described in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9, and who have a record of ministry at Universal Life Christian Church, are invited to consider service as Elder.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee supervises the handling of all Universal Life Christian Church monies -- collecting and disbursing funds, keeping related books and records, executing contracts, preparing the annual budget, and auditing. The Finance Committee is composed of two Elders (one of whom is the Chair of the Finance Commission of the Board of Elders), a Trustee, and the Church Treasurer. Each member serves for a renewable term of one year.
Universal Life Christian Church has a history of excellent financial accountability and responsibility. A key part of this is the open annual calendar-year budget -- derived from budget requests by staff, boards, and ministry heads; approved by the Board of Elders; included in the annual report; shared with the congregation in topline fashion throughout the year; and available for legitimate inquiry at all times.
TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees at Faith Bible Church serve as custodians for the building and grounds. This includes routine maintenance and emergency repairs.
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