Board Member Position Description
Benefits
- Knowing that the work you do is essential to the church
- Developing strong relationships with a shared sense of purpose while working closely with other Board members and the minister when we have one
- Learning more about how the church works
- Helping make decisions that ensure the future of the church
- Initiating change and making a difference
- Sharing your personal skills and passions for the greater good
- Supporting Wildflower’s community impact and building connections with others who share our values and goals
Qualifications
- Must be a voting member of the congregation, and not an employee.
- Have some previous leadership experience and shown a willingness to serve the congregation in some capacity
- A commitment to the goals of the Wildflower Church Strategic Plan and shaping the future of the church
- Willingness to be held to our Wildflower Church Covenant for Beloved Community, to be challenged, and to respectfully challenge others to live our values
- Willingness to participate according to the Wildflower Church Board Covenant
- Self-reflection and willingness to accept and respond to critical feedback
- Active listening and conflict resolution skills
- Willingness to authentically listen to and work with others who have different backgrounds, work styles, identities
- Ability to use technology such as email, group collaboration software, and Google Drive (or willingness to learn to) to communicate and share work with the Board and team members
- Board members must have access to a computer or smartphone
Responsibilities
(Officers of the Board have other specific duties not listed below.)
- Attend all Wildflower Board meetings. The Board works together to determine mutually convenient days/times to meet in person or virtually, depending on the needs and agreement of the Board members. Board Members who miss four or more meetings in a year may be asked to resign.
- Prior to each meeting, review the agenda and provide feedback to the president. Review all supporting documents (financial statements, minister’s report, and other relevant communications).
- Within 48 hours after draft minutes are available, review and make suggested revisions to meeting minutes.
- Complete your assigned action steps from each meeting.
- Use email or other identified group communication tools for internal Board communication. Work with existing Board members to learn to use these applications in a timely manner and consistent with Board use. Respond to messages and emails within 48 hours, unless you have previously notified the Board that you will be away or unable to respond.
- Engage in work with your liaison teams to the extent necessary to support progress on the strategic plan.
- As conditions permit, at Fellowship Hour, mingle and chat with visitors and new members.