The Living Word Board of Directors serves as the church's governing body, providing spiritual, strategic, and financial oversight. Board members serve a three-year term with the ability to serve an additional consecutive term. Each year, Living Word members are invited to participate in nominating and voting for new candidates to serve on the Board.
Please read the qualifications below and click the nomination form link to nominate a qualified candidate.
Nominations may be submitted up through August 24, 2025.
Please read the qualifications below and click the nomination form link to nominate a qualified candidate.
Nominations may be submitted up through August 24, 2025.
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Board of Directors Qualifications
A Board Director shall possess and maintain the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the following sections:
1.0 General Requirements
1.1Board Directors must be members of Living Word Community Church.
1.2Board Directors must fully support the mission and vision of LWCC.
1.3Board Directors must fully support LWCC's statement of faith.
1.4Board Directors should model stewardship and generosity by supporting LWCC with regular tithing and a history of service at LWCC.
1.5Board Directors must have full support from their family to serve in this role.2.0 Spiritual Character
2.1Board Directors must be mature Christians.
2.2Board Directors should exhibit qualifications of a church leader (1 Timothy 3).
2.3Board Directors should exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5).
3.0 Personal Character
3.1Board Directors must prioritize, prepare for, and participate in Board and Committee meetings.
3.2Board Directors must listen to and collaborate with others, being open to differing views.
3.3Board Directors must maintain strict levels of confidentiality.
4.0 Conflict of Interest
4.1Board Directors cannot be employed by LWCC.
4.2Board Directors cannot be related1 to the Lead Pastor of LWCC.
4.3Board Directors cannot be related1 to another Board Director.
4.4Board Directors cannot receive fees, honoraria, gifts, or other forms of remuneration exceeding $5,000 annually from LWCC.
1 Relationships are defined as spouse, sibling (whole- or half-blood), children (natural or adopted), or spouses of siblings and children.