First Baptist Church of Abilene TX

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Budget and Stewardship--Purpose: Prepare and present a ministry budget for the next calendar year, lead in subscribing the new ministry budget, and develop in church members an understanding and commitment to the Biblical concepts of individual and corporate stewardship. Three-year term. Meets as often as needed to prepare budget beginning in August.
Buildings and Grounds - Purpose: Supervise maintenance of all church buildings and properties, making appropriate recommendations and working with appointed staff persons. Three-year term. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
Constitution, Bylaws, & Policies - Purpose: Serve as “Overseers” of the Constitution and Bylaws of the church and to document and maintain all church policies in a written format, which can be easily referenced. Three-year term. Meets annually at minimum, with additional meetings at the chair’s discretion.
Counseling & Family Enrichment - Purpose: To serve as a group of advisors for the Ministry of Counseling and Family Enrichment staff and to represent the congregation’s interest in the Ministry of Counseling and Family Enrichment program. Three-year term. Meets Monday at noon following the regular monthly deacons’ meeting (third Tuesday of each month), or as called by chair.
FBC Foundation - Purpose: Oversee the funds held in the First Baptist Church Foundation and approve grants from interest earned. Three-year term. Meets semi-annually, second Sunday of March & October.
Finance - Purpose: Oversee financial matters of the church. Three-year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month and special called meetings.
GLO Day Care Board - Purpose: To serve as a group of advisors for the GLO staff and to represent the congregation’s interest in GLO Day Care. Three-year term. Meets Wednesday following the 3rd Tuesday of each month, or as called by chair.
Missions - Purpose: In cooperation with the Pastor for Missions, lead the congregation to become a more missional church which plans, promotes, trains for, and implements practical service and personal witness in our local, state, and world community. Three-year term. Meets the third Sunday of each month.
Personnel - Purpose: Administer the personnel program of First Baptist Church fairly and impartially within the scope of the authority delegated by the church and in cooperation with the Senior Pastor and Pastor for Administration and Spiritual Development. Three-year term. Meets on the first Sunday of each month with additional meetings at the chair’s discretion.
Recreation Ministry Board - Purpose: To serve as a group of advisors for the Family Life Center staff and to represent the congregation’s interest in the Family Life Center. Three-year term. Meets quarterly.
Treasurer - Purpose: Cooperate with the Finance Committee to disburse such funds by check as authorized and approved by the Finance Committee. The treasurer shall also serve as a member of the Finance Committee and, upon request, sign legal documents with at least one trustee on conveyances of title to church property; all legal documents involving the sale, mortgage, purchase, or rental of property; all notes and loan instruments; and such other legal documents as may require execution on behalf of the church. Three-year term. One member of the three-person team meets weekly to sign checks and other documents
City Light Community Ministries - Purpose: To serve as the board for City Light Community Ministries and to represent the congregation’s interest in City Light Community Ministries. Three-year term. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.

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