1. Inspect all church property at least once a year.
2. Prepare & keep an annual property inventory.
3. Prepare and keep current a list of equipment & supplies.
4. Oversee the church’s insurance program, being diligent to assure adequate coverage.
5. Monitor utility use & expenses.
6. Make recommendations to the Session for improvement projects, including capital improvement projects.
7. Maintain the manse and church grounds, buildings & equipment, including medical equipment, in accordance with budget constraints.
8. Maintain the church parking lots and drives.  Arrange for snow removal when needed.
9. Supervise the work of contractors and employees responsible for cleaning, upkeep and maintenance of church property.
10. Make recommendations to the Session concerning:
    1. Use of church facilities and equipment by nonmembers.
    2. Off premises use of church equipment.
11. Make recommendations to the Session regarding the acceptance of donations or real estate and/or other gifts.
12. Supervise the loaning of all church-owned hospital and sick room equipment including wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, etc

1. Promote a ministry of caring and compassion among the members and friends of the church.
2. Provide members of the “In Crowd” with a taped copy of the Sunday worship service each week (tape ministry).
3. Arrange transportation to church activities for members of the “In Crowd”.
4. Coordinate the Shepherding Program
   1. Assign an Elder or other church member (Shepherd) to each member of the church.
   2. Provide training and information needed by Shepherds to accomplish the goals of the Shepherding Program.
   3. Review & revise Shepherd assignments each year.
5. Coordinate activities of the Bereavement Committee.
   1. Determine whether the family desires a light lunch or snack before or after the funeral.
   2. If lunch or a snack is to be provided, notify the appropriate Bereavement Committee member of the family’s desires.
6. Conduct the Card Ministry by sending
   1. Birthday and holiday cards to members of the “In Crowd”.
   2. Birthday and graduation cards to college students.
   3. Sympathy cards to families who have lost loved ones.

1. Recruit and train Sunday School teachers, youth advisors, Vacation Bible School coordinator(s) and teachers, Junior Church teachers.  The Director of Christian Education will assist with training.
2. Recommend teachers to the Session before their teaching responsibilities begin.  Session approval of Christian Education personnel is required.
3. Promote participation in educational activities sponsored by Salem Presbytery and other governing bodies.
4. Provide published educational materials for church members.
5. Oversee the library, children’s library, computer room and supply room.
6. Provide for confirmation classes for the youth in conjunction with the minister.
7. Make recommendations to the Session for educational materials to be used by Sunday School classes, Youth Groups, Junior Church and Vacation Bible School classes.  Approval should be obtained prior to ordering materials.  Presbyterian curriculum is exempt.
8. Make recommendations to the Session pertaining to participation of church groups in conferences, leadership training and educational activities.
9. Assure the nursery is staffed during Sunday School and worship services.
10. Maintain an up-to-date listing of all infants and children in the Church with their birthdays and display appropriately.

1. Plan and oversee all areas of personnel administration including:

a.                  Personnel policies

b.                  Periodic, annual and exit interviews with staff members

c.                  Annual evaluations of staff members

d.                  Annual review of staff compensation

e.                   Resolution of conflict among staff

f.                   Continuing education for staff

2. Facilitate open communications between members of the staff and the congregation.