2010-2011 Committees: Central Baptist Church
Various committees are charged with duties at Central Baptist Church. A list of committees and their purposes is available in a downloadable document (Adobe Acrobat PDF file, open with the free Adobe Reader download here if you do not have it).
Baptism
Alan English
Bette English
This committee is responsible for assisting the pastor and parent, as needed, in preparing for the ordinance of baptism by seeing that all of the candidates are notified, properly instructed, dressed and prepared for the service. It is also responsible for seeing that the baptismal pool is ready for the service.
Building and Grounds
Blane Gregory
Randy Lipps
Cole Martin
John Sparks
This committee is responsible for the care and maintenance of the church and grounds. They are also responsible for upkeep of the parsonage and grounds until sale is complete.
Christmas/Easter Flowers
Ava Hollifield
Chris Hollifield
Dana Hollifield
Ken Hollifield
This committee is responsible for purchase and placement of flowers for the Christmas and Easter celebrations.
Equipment & Furnishings
Blane Gregory
Dana Hollifield
This committee is responsible for keeping track of and loaning any church items (i.e. tables, table clothes, dishes, etc.). All equipment and furnishings should be checked out and returned through this committee.
Finance
Roger Burleson – 2009
Marquitta Holtsclaw – 2008
Donnie Traynham – 2010
John Wellborn, Head Teller – 2006
This committee is responsible for preparing an annual budget with the pastor and leaders of the various organizations to be submitted to the church for discussion and approval. They will submit quarterly reports to the church at quarterly meetings. Three year term.
Flowers & Benevolence
Dana Hollifield
Stacie Sparks
This committee is responsible for ordering flowers for funerals and other occasions as necessary.
Family Night
John Sparks
Stacie Sparks
This committee is responsible for maintaining the family night supper list and the purchase of disposable supplies for the church.
Hostess/Kitchen
Nancy Burleson
Gale Gilbert
Diane Hughes
Stacie Sparks
Shirley Traynham
This committee is responsible for keeping the church kitchen sufficiently stocked with utensils and supplies and for the upkeep and care of the kitchen. It shall assist with church functions when the need arises. They will also provide families with meals in the event of family death or other needs.
Internet/Technology
David Biddix
Dana Hollifield
This committee is responsible for evaluating and implementing the use of the internet, video and other technologies within the church.
Lord’s Supper
Michaela Clark
Patty Hughes
Elise Lipps
Virginia Lipps
This committee is responsible for making the necessary preparation for the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. The Lord’s Supper is observed during the morning worship hour on the first Sunday of every quarter.
Media Center
Shirley Traynham
Diane Hughes
This committee is responsible for the purchase and upkeep of materials for the Church Library. This committee shall maintain the church library to enhance the religious education and the spiritual knowledge of the membership; select, process, and circulate materials purchased or donated to the Media center
Memorials
Stacie Sparks
This committee is responsible for administering the memorials and bequests made to the church. This committee is also responsible for contacting the family with notification of given bequests and finding out what the family wants the bequest used for. Contact the giver of the bequest acknowledging the gift.
Music
David Biddix
Brian Gilbert
Greg Hoilman
Patty Hughes
Jackie Rensink
This committee is responsible for calling and terminating a Minister of Music, subject to the approval of the church. The Minister of Music will work under the direction of the music committee and in cooperation with the pastor. If termination is necessary, the music committee will bring the recommendation to the church for a vote.
Nominating
Jennifer Gregory
Diane Hughes
John Hughes
Sierra Owings
This committee is responsible for recommending members of the Church to serve in various ministries of the Church. They will also present its recommended report to the church at its regular quarterly business meeting in July. The following Sunday the church will approve such report. One year term.
Pastor SEARCH/Relations
Meredith Hoilman
Etha Hollifield
Ken Hollifield
David Hughes
John Hughes
Deborah Owings
Sierra Owings
Jackie Rensink
John Sparks
This committee is responsible for evaluating the pastor’s performance every six months. The committee will address the pastors needs and the church needs and make recommendations. Half of the search committee will stay on for one additional year after a pastor is in place. One year term.
Sound System
David Biddix
Greg Hoilman
Ken Hollifield
Nate Lipps
This committee is responsible for the operation, maintenance and purchase of the sound equipment in the church sanctuary. This committee shall give leadership to the church in regard to the initiation of tape recording ministries which the church may participate in.
Tellers
Roger Burleson
Gale Gilbert
Blane Gregory
Keith Holtsclaw
Marquitta Holtsclaw
David Hughes
John Hughes
Cole Martin
John Wellborn
This committee is responsible for totaling the receipts on Sunday mornings and seeing a timely deposit to the bank is made.
Ushers
James Biddix
Roger Burleson
Matthew Gilbert
Blane Gregory
Troy Hoilman
David Hughes
Jacob Hughes
Kevin Hughes
Kyle Hughes
Randy Lipps
Cole Martin
John Sparks
John Wellborn
This committee is responsible for seating visitors and collecting the offering every Sunday. They are also responsible for any special offering collections.
Van Ministry/Maintenance
Greg Hoilman
Kevin Hughes
Kyle Hughes
This committee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the church van. The committee will consist of 3 members one (1) of whom shall be on the current list of approved drivers. This committee will be responsible for all matters relating to church-owned vehicles, including, but not limited to, usage, financing, regular service and maintenance, repairs, replacement of parts, and assurance that the vehicles are in safe operating condition at all times. They will recommend replacement, sale or purchase of vehicles, maintain a list of approved drivers, and establish log forms and safety checks as necessary.