The Personnel Core Team is responsible for establishing the personnel policies for the staff and documenting them in a personnel manual, subject to approval by the Congregation Council. The Personnel Core Team is also responsible for preparing the personnel budget and submitting a categorical budget summary to the Finance Committee. Its other duties include approving the Directing Pastor’s planned employment actions (hiring and dismissal), recommending new staff positions, approving job descriptions, and providing assistance as requested to the Directing Pastor with the management of the staff.
A highlight for the team each year is the staff appreciation luncheon. Staff members are given a well-deserved lunch, along with various forms of recognition.
Current team members:
- Pastor Vern Christopherson, Directing Pastor, co-chair
- Paul Godtland, co-chair
- Mary Jo Kelly
- David Larson
- Jacque Peterson
- Terry Schneekloth
- Nancee Treadwell
- Rich Vetter
- Joan Whiting
- Michael Willard, Council liaison