Congregational Council
The Congregation Council has general oversight of the life and activities of Saint James Church, and in particular its worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The duties of the Congregation Council shall include the following:
To lead this congregation in stating its mission, to do long-range planning, to set goals and priorities, and to evaluate its activities in light of its mission and goals.
To seek to involve all members of this congregation in worship, learning, witness, service, and support.
To oversee and provide for the administration of this congregation to enable it to fulfill its functions and perform its mission.
To maintain supportive relationships with the pastor(s) and staff and help them annually to evaluate the fulfillment of their calling or employment.
To be examples individually and corporately of the style of life and ministry expected of all baptized persons.
To promote a congregational climate of peace and goodwill, and, as differences and conflicts arise, to endeavor to foster mutual under¬standing.
To arrange for pastoral service during the sickness or absence of the pastor.
To emphasize partnership with the synod and churchwide organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as well as cooperation with other congregations, both Lutheran and non-Lutheran, subject to established policies of the synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
To recommend and encourage the use of program resources produced or approved by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
To seek out and encourage qualified persons to prepare for the ministry of the Gospel.
Current Congregational Council Members:
Dr. Glenda Poole, Chair
Tony Eury, Vice-Chair
Laura Overby, Secretary
Deedee Cromer
Don Eng
Dr. Joe Fries
Kim Haberman
Lesa Jones
LeeAnn Miller
Tony Mosley
Mark Murphy
Tommy Propst
Marcus Rafiee
Marvene Rose
Dr. Katherine Propst