Principles of Governance
Principle of – Involvement
The Governing Board’s goal
of involving, affirming and empowering all members of Shepherd of the Hills is best accomplished through encouraging and enabling
all members to fully commit to worship, small groups, and serving in ministry and mission.
(Fully engaged people, empowered by the
Holy Spirit, will in turn give constructive feedback, will be open to learning and growing in their discipleship, and in turn
will feel affirmed as they seek to involve and empower others.)
Principle of – Decision Making
Decision making at Shepherd of the
Hill will come out of open, honest, and frequent communication with the congregation and staff, adhering to the core values
and mission of our church. (The Governing Board recognizes and supports the roles of the people to minister and of the staff
to manage as it seeks to make decisions in governance.)
Principle of – Governing
Board Responsibility
The Governing Board governs by being led
by the Holy Spirit and receiving input from the Staff and the Congregation. The
Board is responsible for defining values, needs, vision, mission, supporting ministries, setting priorities, monitoring performance,
and measuring results. (The board has established its Core Values
to guide decisions and will monitor performance by ensuring mission, vision, and values are aligned.)
Principle of - Staff Responsibility
Shepherd of the Hills is a community of
faith that relies on its Staff members to pray for each other and the whole congregation as they implement and create programs
to support our mission. (The Staff is responsible for understanding and taking ownership of the strategic
goals of Shepherd of the Hills be delivering faith nurturing programs and services.)
Principle of – Congregational
Responsibility
The Governing Board needs and desires the
prayers of the Congregation to fulfill its responsibilities. It addition, the
Board needs an involved Congregation. (The faith in Jesus Christ
and His discipleship will grow for both the Congregation and the Board as all people commit to regular worship, growth giving,
serving in ministry and mission, small group participation, and personal faith development.)
Principle of – Mutual
Accountability
The Governing Board, Staff, and Congregation
are equally accountable to each other to fulfill the mission of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church… To Reach, Ignite, and Empower People for Jesus.
