Governing Body

The church shall remain an independent assembly acknowledging only the Lord Jesus Christ as the Head, the Holy Scriptures as the infallible guide, and the Holy Spirit as the teacher.

The governing part of the church is under the headship of the Lord Jesus Christ. The body of believers composes its voting membership. The body is referred to as the Administrative Church Council. Council meetings are open to all active members. The Council is required to have monthly meetings for all business of the church. Any active member can request a called meeting by contacting a church leader or the pastor.

Romeo Church is committed to providing our congregation with an uplifting, Bible-based environment to worship our Lord.

Administrative Church Council

(3 officers and active church members)

The Council officers must be elected from the church’s active members, and those positions will be chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary. Robert’s Rules of Order will be followed for orderly and constructive meetings.
The Council will conduct all the business of the church by providing accurate financial records, overseeing staff and volunteers, and keeping and conducting organized meetings.
The Council will ensure the church operates as efficiently and timely as needed for all church operations and business requirements.
The Council will conduct regular monthly meetings for all business needs.
A special Council meeting can be called at any time if so needed to conduct business that requires immediate action.
All active members of the church body will have a voting right at the Council meetings.
Positions will be assigned by the Nomination Committee.

Romeo Church Pastor

The Romeo Church Pastor must have a vital Christian testimony and a calling to serve God and fulfill the spiritual needs of the congregation. It is important for the Pastor to have the gifts of teaching and leading our congregation in spiritual growth. The Pastor must be spiritually mature, self-motivated, and committed to the teachings of the Bible. The Pastor must have proven communication skills and the ability to counsel those in need using sound Bible-based doctrine. Romeo’s Pastor must be of good character and dedicated to God, family, and the church. The Pastor must be of male gender based on the King James Version of the Bible and the preference of the Romeo Church congregation majority vote completed April 3rd. 2023.

The duties and responsibilities of the Romeo Church Pastor include the following:

Provide meaningful sermons consistent with the teachings from the King James Version of the Bible.
Provide spiritual leadership to a variety of age groups in our congregation.
Attend church related events and activities.
Visit local hospitals, shut ins, and community members.
Provide counselling and prayer as needed.
Conduct regular sacrament services and lead special events.
Provide spiritual leadership and guard against false teachings.
Communicate with the Pastor Committee as requested or as necessary.
The Pastor & Pastor Committee are responsible for securing a qualified substitute in situations where the pastor is unable to attend.
The appointment period for the pastor shall initially be set for one year, contingent upon the faithful fulfillment of his duties, with the understanding that in the event of any concerns or issues that may arise, they shall be addressed and overseen by the Pastor Committee.

Pastor Committee

(5 officers)

Positions will be assigned by the Nomination Committee.
Officers should consist of members of diverse ages and both genders.

The Pastor Committee is responsible for the following:

Interview new or potential pastors for Romeo Church using church approved guidelines in the selection process.
Recommend selected choices to the congregation.
Conduct a churchwide vote for the selection and employment of a new pastor. Those voting would consist of active church members.
The approval for selection requires a two-thirds majority vote to be official.
Oversee transition of pastoral leadership based on church needs.
Meet regularly with pastor and conduct semi-annual meetings for reviewing the health of the church and future needs for the ministries.
Serve as a point of contact for issues between the church members and the pastor.
Recommend disciplinary actions if needed.
The Pastor’s Church Committee shall convene an annual meeting, scheduled three months prior to the conclusion of the pastor’s appointment period, wherein a decision shall be made regarding the renewal of the appointment for another year or the possibility of termination, as determined by the committee.

Nomination Committee

(4 officers)

The Nomination Committee is one of the most important committees of the congregation.
Their job is to seek out leaders who will guide a congregation to fulfill its mission of Jesus Christ.
The Committee should consist of members of diverse ages and both genders.
Positions will consist of the Pastor, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, and two active church members.

Sunday School Superintendent with Assistant

(2 officers)

Officers will open church services and lead services in preparing for Sunday School.
Officers will recruit and assign teachers for Sunday School.
Positions will be assigned by the Nomination Committee.

Finance Committee

(2 officers)

Officers must be knowledgeable in keeping financial records and must record and report church finances as needed for church business.
Officers must report to the Administrative Church Council at monthly meetings.
Positions will be assigned by the Nomination Committee.

Church Audit Committee

(2 officers)

Officers must annually audit all church financial accounts.
Officers must have audits completed by the end of the first quarter and report back to the Administrative Church Council.
Positions will be assigned by the Nomination Committee.

Benevolence Committee

(5 officers)

Officers will identify community/congregation needs and what type of assistance is offered/required.
If the need is greater than the pre-approved amount allowed, the Committee will bring it to the Administrative Church Council to be voted on and approved.
Positions will be assigned by the Nomination Committee.

Mission and Outreach Committee

(5 officers)

Officers will develop and encourage a year-round program of community outreach and missions in the life of the church.
Officer will provide the congregation with mission opportunities throughout the year.
Officers will seek, develop, and manage new mission opportunities for children, youth, and adults in conjunction with the pastor.
Bulletins and calendars.
The Committee should consist of members of diverse ages and both genders.
Positions will be assigned by the Nomination Committee.

Lord’s Acre Committee

(2 officers)

Officers will be the Lord’s Acre Sale Chairman, Treasurer, and church members.
Officers will arrange an annual fall sale/fundraiser. This will occur on the second Saturday in October each year.
The purpose of this fundraiser is to obtain monetary funds utilized for the upkeep of the church building and grounds.

Discipline Committee

(3 officers)

Positions will consist of the Pastor, Chairman of the Administrative Church Council, and one active church member.
Officers will establish and communicate guidelines for correcting inappropriate church member behavior at Romeo Church.

Committee Terms:

All committees will be appointed for a one-year term and reviewed annually by the Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee will undertake the annual evaluation, selection and any changes of committee members for the new calendar year.

Amendments

1. A change would first need to be presented to the Administrative Church Council for consideration. A motion would then need to be made and then seconded with a two-thirds majority in attendance voting in favor of the new amendment change.

2. The Administrative Church Council would then recommend that the new amendment be taken to the Romeo Church body for a review and vote.

3. The Administrative Church Council is required to post the recommended change in a visible place for four consecutive weeks before a vote can be taken.

4. The official vote requires a quorum of two-thirds majority of active members.

5. The official church body vote would then need to have a quorum in place to take a vote on the new amendment and would require two-thirds majority of those in attendance to vote in favor of the amendment change to become official.