Appendix Eight to the Discipline of the Primitive Methodist Church in the U.S.A.

APPENDIX EIGHT OF THE DISCIPLINE Board of Christian Education - Local Church (By-Laws)
I. PURPOSE A. To promote a unified program of education within the church and its organization. B. To cause the Church and its organizations to realize their educational responsibilities. C. To provide a continuous program of leadership in the area of Christian education. D. To create and develop a church-wide interest in denominational publications and programs and make available the best literature for the dissemination of Christian truth and thought. II. COMPOSITION The Board shall be made up of 3-7 members including the Pastor, Sunday School Superintendent, Station Steward and Youth Director (where applicable). III. ORGANIZATION A. Officers: President, Vice-President and Secretary. 1. Requirements of officers and members. a. All members of the Board shall be elected annually by the Quarterly Conference from among the active membership. b. President shall be chosen by the Quarterly Conference from among those elected to the Board. c. Lay members of the Board shall be elected annually by the Quarterly Conference. d. Vice-President and Secretary shall be elected from among the Board by the Board. 2. Responsibilities of officers. a. President 1). Arrange for and conduct the meetings of the Board. 2). Plan an agenda (written and available for all Board members prior to the meeting) for each meeting, which takes into consideration both objectives and activities of Christian Education work. 3). Make assignments to individuals and committees in preparation for meetings of the Board. 4). Supervise the accountability of members and committees in facilitating and decisions of the Board. b. Vice-President 1). Preside at meetings in absence of the President. 2). Become president in case of vacancy. 3). Assist president in the development and implementation of duties and anything else assigned by the Board or President. c. Secretary 1). Record all minutes of meetings. 2). Maintain records of all Board transactions. 3). Other duties assigned by the Board. B. Subcommittees. 1. The Board of Christian Education shall appoint such subcommittees to study the needs and oversee the programs of the following groups: a. Youth b. Children c. Adult d. Leadership Training 2. The Board of Christian Education shall promote or select a subcommittee to promote district and/or denominational programs such as: a. Youth Rallies b. Camp Programs c. Educational Conferences C. The Board of Christian Education shall meet once every one or two months at a time appropriate for all board members. D. Proceedings. 1. The Board of Christian Education shall know its purposes and responsibilities and carry out to the fullest extent. 2. The Board of Christian Education shall make long and short range plans and strive to implement them successfully. 3. The Board of Christian Education shall select goals for the total Church program annually. IV. RESPONSIBILITIES A. Act as a resource committee for the educational facilities of the church. B. Evaluate the progress of the educational agencies, revise policy and practices where necessary. C. Supervise and coordinate (organize, if necessary) all programs and schedules of the following educational agencies: 1. Sunday School 2. Children’s Church 3. Primitive Methodist Youth Fellowship 4. Vacation Bible School 5. Cradle Roll 6. Membership Classes 7. Weekday Classes and Clubs 8. Any other teaching arm of the church (i.e., Christian Day School) D. Determine the curriculum to be used throughout the educational agencies. E. The Board shall recommend for election or appointment the personnel needed for the educational agencies. 1. Teachers and Officers shall be nominated by the Board of Christian Education or the Sunday School teachers and officers, and elected at the Annual Society Meeting for the Election of Church Officers. All officers shall be active members of the Church, and shall subscribe to its doctrines and practices, and shall support its programs. 2. All nominees for Teachers and Substitutes must be approved by the Quarterly Conference prior to their nomination. The Quarterly Conference shall base their approval upon the following qualifications: a. Does this person demonstrate a born-again experience? b. Does this person have enough Bible knowledge to teach? (i.e. knowing the books of the Bible; where to find major stories and teachings, etc.) c. Does this person demonstrate some gifts or abilities to teach? d. Does this person agree to teach Scripture in harmony with the doctrines of the Primitive Methodist Church? F. The Board of Christian Education shall be responsible for leadership and teacher training. G. The Board shall make sure that facilities and equipment are used to the best possible advantage. H. The Board shall work closely with all other boards and make recommendations regarding its needs.

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