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 Church Council

Mission Statement
This is the policy making body of the church.  As such, they are responsible for setting and overseeing policies for the administration and programs of the church.  They act on behalf of the church conference as directed at the annual meeting.  They direct committees and task forces as well as holding them accountable.  They function in keeping with the current United Methodist Book of Discipline.

General Responsibilites

  • Set policies for the Church.
  • Monitor all ministries of  the congregation and hold them accountable to the Vision and Mission of our chruch.
  • Recommend the annual budget to the Church Conference
  • Direct the Administrative Committees as necessary.

      • Specific Responsibilites

    • Oversee all programs of the Church.

        • Responsibilites of the Chairperson

      • Participate in setting agenda for meetings with Senior Pastor and others.
      • Preside over meetings of the Council.
      • Appoint special or ad hoc committees as directed by Church Council or Church Conference.
      • Provide leadership to maintain a strong sense of community , fellowship, understanding, love and unity among all members of the West Des Moines United Methodist Church around our common Vision.
      • Maintain liaison communication with other groups and staff.

          • Responsibilites of the Vice Chairperson

        • In the absense of the chairperson, preside at Chruch Council.

            • Responsibilites of the Secretary

          • Record and prepare minutes for distribution.
          • Prepare and send correspondence as directed by the chairperson.
          • Serve as secretary for the Annual Church Conference.

              • Responsibilities of Committee Members

            • Attend meetings.
            • Keep abreast of events in Tower Talk, bulletins, minutes and financial reports of other church groups.
            • Be church leaders.
            • Assume responsibilities as requested

                • Responsibilities of Annual Conference Representatives

              • To represent West Des Moines United Methodist Church at the Iowa Annual Conference in Ames.
              • To attend district pre-conference training events - usually one Saturday morning in May.
              • Review legislation, vote on issues, and participate with nearly 2000 other lay leaders and clergy in all conference events.
              • Attend and report to the Church Council and other groups as requested or desired.
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                   Members
                  Chairperson - Darin Woodward
                  Vice Chair - Mariann Culver
                  Secretary - JoAnn Latta
                  Lay Leader - Jerry Slagter
                  lay Leader - Bob Hanson
                  Lay Leader - Teri Thompson
                  Lay Member to Conference - Ginny Frazee       
                  Lay Member to Conference - Janet Linn 
                  Lay Member to Conference - Kathy Williams
                  Lay Member to Conference - Laura Bayse (Alternative)
                  Lay Member to Conference - Rudy Burg ( Alternative)
                  Jerry Slagter, UMM President                                                                     
                  Bev Krusenstjerna & Linda Holz, UMW Co-President 
                  Brian Wright, Member at large
                  Scott Thompson, Member at large
                   
                  In addition, Leaders from the following Committees and Teams are part of the Church Council:
                  Board of Trustees
                  Child and Youth Safety Policy Committee
                  Early Childhood Education Committee
                  Endowment Board
                  Leadership Development Committee
                  Finance
                  Memorial
                  Property Acquisition Committee 
                  Staff Parish Relations
                  Stewardship         
                  Adult Ministry Team
                  Children’s Team
                  Coffee Fellowship Team
                  College Relations Team
                  Communion Team
                  Library Team
                  Evangelism Team
                  Mature & Methodist (M & M’s)
                  Missions Team 
                  Peace and Justice Team
                  Web Team
                  Welcoming Team
                  Worship Coordinating Council
                  Youth Ministry Advisory Team 
                    
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