Elected to Serve

Members of the Church Council, Boards, Program and Advisory Committees

The responsibilities of the Church Council and each churchwide unit's board, program committee, or advisory committee are described in detail in the Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions  of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A brief description follows:

Church Council - This church shall have a Church Council which shall be the board of directors of this church and shall serve as the interim legislative authority between meetings of the Churchwide Assembly. (ELCA Constitution Chapter 14)

Boards for separately incorporated units - Each board shall meet at least two times each year, shall function as specified in this church's constitution, bylaws, and continuing resolutions regarding its responsibilities in relation to a particular unit of the churchwide organization. (ELCA Constitution Chapter 17)

Program Committees - Each program committee shall review proposed policies and strategies for its areas of responsibility in the preparation of such policies and strategies for submission by the executive director of the unit to the appropriate committee of the Church Council for presentation to the Church Council. (ELCA Constitution Chapter 16)

Advisory Committees - Advisory committees shall be elected or appointed for their particular experience and expertise. (ELCA Constitution Chapter 17)