Church Property Committee

Matt Lawler: Chairperson

Roles, and Responsibilities

1. See to proper maintenance and repair of all church property and equipment
2. Oversee the custodian/caretaker in the cleaning and care of the church building, furnishings, equipment, and grounds.
3. Initiate efforts toward the improvement or expansion of the church property, as approved by the congregation and the Congregation council
4. Communicate with members and non-members who have been given permission to use the church buildings, facilities and equipment on building security after usage.
5. Maintain an inventory of the church’s property. This list is to be included in the annual report to the congregation. Report all acquisitions and losses of property to the Congregational Council.
6. Maintain an inventory of the church’s property and equipment and awareness of insurance protection.
7. To establish and articulate the purpose of the building reflecting the overall vision, mission, and values of New Creation Lutheran Church.
8. To report at least annually to the congregation new gifts received, the size of the building fund, and details of specific expenditures from the endowment.
9. To educate the congregation about the building fund and solicit donations in an appropriate manner.
10. To assist donors in the process of making gifts to the building fund.
11. To establish policies and procedures for accepting or rejecting proposed gifts by donors.

Committee Reports