Governing Board Nominations

NOMINATION FORM

What is the Governing Board?

 

The Governing Board serves the Body of Christ by providing servant leadership, support, insight, advisement, and accountability to keep New Covenant Community Church functioning in a healthy, Biblical manner, and to fulfill God’s vision, goals, and objectives of the church. The Governing Board consists of seven (7) members in addition to the Lead Pastor (ex officio).

Who are the current Governing Board members?

 

Dr. Jim Fosnaugh, Jen Genthe, Jill Hoefler, Roseanne Liesveld, Don Montgomery, Dane Paulsen, Marilynn Peaslee, Greg Thomsen, Chris Shelton (ex officio). Jen Genthe and Marilynn Peaslee have served 6 years and will be moving off the Governing Board at the end of 2026.

Governing Board Qualifications

 

Candidates eligible to serve on the Governing Board must meet the following requirements:

 

  • A devoted disciple of Jesus whose life bears evidence of their commitment to Jesus and His church
  • A person of good reputation, well-respected both inside and outside the church
  • Demonstrates spiritual maturity, integrity, and consistency in character, modeling Christlikeness in speech, actions, and relationships
  • Devoted to spiritual growth through a consistent devotional and prayer life, who knows the Scriptures, and can defend what they believe and why they believe it
  • A member of New Covenant Community Church, in good standing, for at least three (3) years, fully embracing and committed to the vision, mission, and values of New Cov
  • Faithfully and consistently involved in church life, regularly attending worship services and large group gatherings, while also actively participating in Biblical community 
  • Generously invests in the Body of Christ relationally and financially, and who actively serves the Body of Christ and the (Gospel) Mission of Christ

 

Essential Responsibilities:

 

The Governing Board assists, supports, and holds accountable the Lead Pastor, serving alongside staff to Care for, Serve, and help Lead and Shepherd the Church. Additionally, those eligible to serve on the Governing Board must consistently meet the following expectations:

 

  1. Pay close attention to their life, teaching, and conduct (1 Tim. 4:16), governing themselves by holding each member accountable to expectations, doing so with integrity and transparency
  2. Prioritize attendance of monthly meetings and special-called meetings, maintaining availability and responsibility to one another and the interests and needs of New Cov
  3. Monitor the life and the ministry, conduct, and character of the Senior Pastor, providing encouragement, support, feedback, and when necessary, defending or carrying out corrective measures
  4. Support staff and advise in staffing decisions with respect to the leadership of the Lead Pastor and the Personnel Team
  5. Lead with emphasis on the following principles:
    1. Missionally focused over internally preoccupied
    2. Strategic leadership over administrative management
    3. Collaboratively over individually 
    4. Proactivity over passivity/reactivity 
  6. Proven ability to work with others, allowing space for healthy disagreement, listening to understand, and willing to put aside personal preferences with priority on unity and consensus
  7. Protect the unity of the church and the Board by guarding against dissent, gossip, and triangulation, while respecting confidentiality
  8. Able to mediate conflict with a priority on reconciliation and restoration
  9. Devoted to prayer and the study of Scripture, humbly seeking wisdom and guidance to serve the Body of Christ through Godly leadership
  10. Follow and abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of New Covenant Community Church as prescribed by Article V, including the administering of business meetings, and supporting and mediating membership processes

Governing Board Selection Process

 

In accordance with the Bylaws of New Covenant Community Church (Articles IV and V), the following process serves to guide the prayerful selection of members from within the church body who are both qualified and called to serve on the Governing Board.

  • Nomination: Members can submit nominations on paper forms (available in the church lobby) or online using the links on this page.
    • Members should not consult with the person they are nominating, but instead give prayerful consideration to the individual and their qualifications to be nominated.
    • Members should not nominate themselves.
    • In 2026, nominations will be accepted November 1 - November 30, 2026
  • Screening: Nominees will be screened by the Governing Board to ensure requirements for nomination are met.  
  • Interview: Interviews with nominees will be scheduled and conducted by the Governing Board.
  • Affirmation Process: Nominees that are selected for recommendation to the Governing Board will be presented as Candidates, at which time, the church body will be asked to affirm by providing feedback, concerns, or questions. 
    • If, after 14 days there are no objections or further concerns that would disqualify the candidates from serving on the Governing Board, candidates will be formally invited to serve on the Governing Board, and upon acceptance, will be introduced to the church body. 

Additional Guidelines:

  • The Governing Board consists of seven (7) members and the Lead Pastor (ex officio).
  • Members serve a full term (3 years) with an option to serve a second term. Members may only serve two (2) consecutive terms and must leave the board for at least one (1) three-year cycle.
  • No staff member other than the Lead Pastor is eligible to serve on the Governing Board.
  • A Governing Board Member may be removed (e.g. repeated neglect of responsibilities, credible misconduct, etc.) upon a two thirds vote of the remaining Governing Board Members. Any such actions must be reported immediately to the congregation.
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