Audit Committee
The Audit committee serves as an independent and objective party to
monitor the financial compliance process of the Church. The audit
committee shall have the Church's financial records audited annually,
and will submit a written report to the Church during a Church Business
Meeting following completion of the Audit The committee shall encourage
continuous improvement of the Church's management policies, practices
and procedures. This will be done in a manner that exemplifies the body
of Christ and exemplifies God's word.
Back to top
Benevolence Committee
The Fort Foote Benevolence Committee provides basic emergency assistance
to applicants; i.e., food, clothing and shelter. Also, the committee
provides minimal financial assistance, when determined by the Committee
as a genuine necessity.
Back to top
Child Development Committee
The Child Development Committee is responsible for providing a
structured, year-round educational and recreational day care program for
young children ranging in age from 2 to 4 years of age. The
committee oversees the Fort Foote Baptist Church Child Development
Center, ensuring the licensing and certification of staff; creative
educational programs that enhance learning; nutritious meals and snacks;
warm and welcome interaction with children and parents; and safe and
secure environments for the children.
Church Council
The Church Council of Fort Foote Baptist Church (1) Reviews calendar of
church activities and meetings for each quarter; (2) Reviews and
recommends resolution to problems which require joint consideration; (3)
Fulfills needs which should be supplied cooperatively; (4) Establishes
objectives which call for teamwork; and (5) Reviews and make
recommendations on capital expenditures for new acquisition of equipment
and alternatives. The Church Council consists of the Pastor, the
officers of the Church, the Deacons, Trustees, the Church Administrator
(who shall act as moderator, at the discretion of the Pastor), committee
and Ministry chairs, and the leaders of Church organizations
Back to top
Constitution Committee
The Constitution Committee annually reviews the Constitution and By laws
of the Church to ensure that these critical documents are accurate and
current. It is also responsible for studying amendments, additions,
repeals, etc., to the Constitution and By laws prior to the time vote is
taken on such changes to ensure compatibility in language and meaning,
and to help avoid conflict with other portions of the Constitution and
By laws.
Back to top
Fellowship and Social Committee
The Fellowship and Social
Committee shall consist of a least ten members and shall provide
assistance for Church functions requiring food and/or drink. The
fellowship and Social Committee shall be responsible for the use of the
Fellowship Hall, Kitchen facilities, Kitchen equipment and supplies, to
ensure proper maintenance and adequacy of supply. The committee will
ensure uniformity in the administration and use of the facilities, to
provide for the safety of the occupants, and to ensure that adequate
steps are taken to preserve the beauty and serviceability of the
property. The Committee will serve as liaison for coordinating the
activities of all persons or groups in their relationship to the food
service needs of the Church. The committee represents the Church in all
matters to food services and serves as consultants to persons paid or
unpaid who have specific assignments or related in the food service
program .
RESPONSIBILITY: The Fellowship and Social
Committee will be responsible for the following activities provided by
Fort Foote Baptist Church.
Funerals or Repasts, Picnic
(Church wide), Revival (last night), Initial Sermons, Ordinations, New
member’s Fellowship (Church wide), Black History Program, Good Friday
Service, Deacon Day and Vacation Bible School.
Foundation Scripture - 1 John
1:3-7
3That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may
have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father,
and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4And these things write we unto you, that
your joy may be full. 5This then is the message which we have heard of
him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness
at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in
darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7But if we walk in the light, as
he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood
of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Back to top
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible
for making a careful study of the financial needs of the Church as
submitted by the church organizations. On the basis of its findings the
committee drafts and suggests a unified budget. This Committee also has
supervision over financial policies of the Church and the expenditure of
the budgeted funds, and makes recommendations for changes in the budget.
Back to top
Flowers Committee
The Flower committee is responsible for
ensuring that flowers are provided for all worship services whenever
possible. The committees also sends flowers to those members who are
bereaved or ill.
Back to top
Information Technology
The Fort Foote Baptist Church Information Technology (IT) Committee
serves in an advisory role to support the computing, network, and
technical infrastructure of the church by identifying opportunities,
issues, and risks associated with church technology initiatives. The
Committee provides oversight and leadership for FFBC technology to
assure that appropriate policies, plans and procedures exist for such
critical functions as hardware and software installation, maintenance of
physical equipment, data integrity and security, and disaster recovery
planning. The committee briefs members of the church regarding all
aspects of the FFBC information technology plans and objectives,
recommending policies that govern the acceptable use of technology.
Additional responsibilities include:
• systems
acquisition, management, security and maintenance
• monitoring technical contracts and managing vendors
• providing IT training
• development and implementation of usage standards
• participating in on-going IT capital planning
• collaborating with FFBC organizations to assess IT needs
• ensuring that authorized users have appropriate access to information
systems and services
• development of technical and operational standards related to the
implementation maintenance of IT equipment
The IT
Committee is also manages of the Fort Foote Baptist Church website.
Back to top
Library
The mission of the Fort Foote Baptist Church Library is to provide
resources and services which advance learning about God, stimulate
growth, enrich worship experiences, and enable the ministry of the
members and leaders of our church by being a provider of information and
services to implement the present and planned mission of Fort Foote
Baptist Church and to share those resources with those outside the
membership.
Back to top
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee maintains an active membership
roll of resident members, makes a list of all members who have died, all
who are non-resident, and all who have failed during the year to attend
and financially support the Church
This committee
investigates requests for letters of dismissal and makes recommendation
to the Church.
Back to top
Music Committee
The Music committee is charged with providing worshipful music for all services and departments of the
Church, organizing and supervising all choirs deemed necessary by the
Church, and providing general oversight and direction of the music
ministry of the Church. The Music Director coordinates with the Pastor
in the selection of suitable music and devises appropriate musical
programs for all occasions where such services are needed and requested.
The Director of Music has the authority to recommend suitable persons
for musicians, choir directors, and other parties as may be authorized.
This committee ensures that choir needs, such as robes, music, and
related items are provided, and the musical instruments are kept in tune
and repair.
Back to top
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee ensures that nominees are qualified and
willing to serve in the positions to which they have been nominates.
Back to top
Offering Counters Committee
The Offering Counters committee consists of three or more regular
members, with at least three substitutes. The Chair, in full cooperation
with the committee members determines when and where the monies will be
counted. Offering Counters make the deposits in the bank, and make
whatever reports that are indicated to the Treasurer, the Financial
secretary and to the Church.
Back to top
Ordinance
To serve the family of God, by preparing the Lord’s
Supper to give thanks.
Assist the people as they dedicate themselves to God through Jesus
Christ by committing to water baptism.
Back to top
Human Resources
The Human Resources committee is committed to working strategically with the Fort
Foote Baptist church in identifying and responding to its changing
needs. We will provide leadership and guidance in the development,
implementation, and equitable administration of sound human resource
policies, procedures, and programs which support the church’s spiritual
mission, therefore encouraging a positive work environment.
Back to top
Property and Space
To ensure proper use and care of the church’s property and space.
Back to top
Recreation Committee
The Recreation Committee assists with providing wholesome recreational
activities which will be conducive to good Christian fellowship and
festivity.
Back to top
Safety and Security Committee
The mission of the Safety and Security Committee is to assure the safety
and security of the Church, its property, and its members. The security
staff will observe and control church parking; monitor the church during
services and the numerous meetings and church activities. Security will
respond to and take charge of emergency situations, provide escort for
offering counters to make deposits, provide written reports of any
accidents or safety risks. The committee will ensure the safety and the
security of church property and members during fire drills and in the
event of an actual fire. The committee is responsible for developing an
action plan to evacuate the church in case of an emergency.
Back to top
Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship program is designed to offer financial
support to the Fort Foote Baptist Church post-secondary graduate
students. In an effort to meet the needs of our Fort Foote Family, it is
our goal to encourage and raise the consciousness of our youth to meet
the challenges of a formal education.
Proverbs 1: 7
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; and with all thy
getting get understanding.
Foundation Scripture: Proverbs 9: 9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet
wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Back to top
Transportation Committee
The mission of the Transportation Committee is to
approve all requests for the use of the Church-owned vehicles, to review
the driving records of all potential drivers, to ensure that the
maintenance and repair of church owned vehicles, and to evaluate the
transportation needs of the church and the maintenance of vehicles.
Vehicles owned and operated by Fort Foote Baptist Church are for the
purpose and support of the ministry. They are made available to ministry
groups and organizations of Fort Foote Baptist Church to provide safe
and dependable group transportation for church related activities and
ministry functions. Church vehicles will not be loaned or leased to
outside groups.