Elim Lutheran Church


Education

 

Mission statement:

 

Education Committee shall be responsible for promoting, directing and supervising the total program of education in the congregation. To carry out this responsibility, this committee shall:

    • Supervise the existing agencies for Christian education (Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Catechetic, etc.) and establish additional agencies when this seems advisable.
    • Review the existing agencies, curriculum, and participation of the membership, making revisions and recommendations as deemed necessary.
    • Encourage increasing participation of every congregation member in Bible study, whether in home-based small groups or in classes taught by the Pastor or church staff.
    • Foster communication between small group Bible studies and the Pastor.
    • Enlist, train and support teachers and staff.
    • Establish a system of commendations for and recognition of faithful service in the area of Christian education.
    • Strengthen families as the basic unit of Christian education and relate the congregational agencies to the home.
    • With the Pastor, establish the criteria for approving confirmation candidates and supervise the arrangements for the Rite of Confirmation.
    • Together, with the Youth Committee set specific worship, education, service, recreation and fellowship goals for youth.
    • Study with the Pastor, the issues of Communion for children in the congregation and make recommendations to the Church Council.
    • Evaluate the education opportunities for persons with special needs and provide additional, appropriate opportunities when necessary.
    • Establish and maintain a process for encouraging youth and adults to consider entering a church vocation.
    • Annually examine education facilities and equipment, making recommendations to the Property Committee for repair, replacement and new purchases.
    • Appoint a Library Coordinator who shall maintain, improve, and cultivate the use of the church library.
    • Publicize and encourage support of the mission programs of the church.

Submit to the Administration Committee, in appropriate form and at the time requested, a budget request for the coming year’s work.