Vestry Candidate Form
Overview
On the first Sunday of November, the Parish at large elects the Vestry, comprised of 12 individuals serving staggered three-year term. Vestry’s overall responsibilities are visioning, overseeing the direction of the Parish, and promoting our purpose and mission. The Finance, Facilitiesand Staff Support Teams have the authority and responsibility to make the day-to-day decisions in their respective areas.Vestry appoints members to these teams. If you prefer tasks and tending to details, you might consider a Team appointment.
Please give completed questions along with your name, phone number, e-mail address, and recent photo to a current Vestry member or Fr. Ron Baird by Wednesday, Oct. 16, or email them to . This information will be made available to the parish two weeks before the election, on Oct. 22.
St. Andrew’s Purpose and Mission Statements
What is the purpose of St. Andrew’s?
We exist to worship God and be good stewards of his creation.
What is the mission of St. Andrew’s?
Our mission is to transform the world through Christ – one heart at a time – by bringing all people into membership in the family of God, welcoming them fully by assimilating them into the life of the church, discipling them to follow Jesus and equipping them for ministry.
Requirements to run for Vestry
•By-Laws require Vestry members be at least 21 years old; a member of the parish for at least six months prior to the election; a member of a recognized family unit that pledged financially to the support and mission of the Parish in at least the three months preceding the election, and a member of the Parish in good standing as determined by the Rector and recorded in the rolls of the Parish.
•Completion of Discover Membership, Class 101, and a commitment to the process with a desire to take Class 201, 301, and 401.
Qualities that can enable you to enjoy Vestry
•Believing in and being able to articulate our purpose and mission as these serve as the basis for all we do
•“Mission” minded versus “Maintenance” minded
•Ability to empower and encourage people to do the ministry for which God is calling them
•Ability to resolve conflict and maintain confidences
•Willing to share ideas
•Willing to listen
•Taking the initiative
•Sharing with parish members about what’s going on
Please answer the following questions:
•How does Jesus help you make decisions?
•How do you see St. Andrew’s fulfilling each of the six aspects of our purpose and mission statement?
To help parishioners get to better know you, please provide the following biographical information:
•How long have you been a member of our congregation?
•What ministries are you, or have you been, involved in at St. Andrew’s?
•What do you do outside of the parish (vocation or avocation)?
•Spouse’s and children’s names, if applicable.
If you are a task-oriented person potentially interested in a team appointment, please let a member of the Vestry or Fr. Ron know. We will provide you with more information.