Directors
Serve the Church
odell bartlett, CHAIRPERSON
The primary duty of the First Baptist Church Directors is overseeing the financial aspects of operating the church. Directors also act as liaisons between the members of the church congregation and the church leaders, representing and articulating the congregation's interests. If the church must elect members of a special committee or hire new staff, the board of directors is generally consulted first.
The financial duties of the board of directors involve making sure that the church can meet its annual financial goals. Directors are consulted before the church enters into a contract or financial agreement, and they have the power to negotiate the salaries of church employees. One or two directors are often given treasurer or accountant duties, and it is their job to prepare regular financial reports about the state of the church.
First Baptist church directors have duties related to the maintenance of the church property and ministry. They help develop new ministries and outreach programs, handle feedback and concerns for congregation members and work to promote church fundraisers and new classes or programs. Directors also work to maintain the church buildings and property. They are often responsible for opening and closing the church before and after special events. They frequently oversee events held by organizations that are renting the church and its parking lot.