Click to enlarge Resurrection Lutheran Church & School
765 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Newport News, VA 23601 757-596-5808
A congregation of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
LCMS
Our mission is to nurture and strengthen God's people so that we may share His love with our community.

The Board of Elders
Andy Lewis, Head Elder
Mission Statement: To provide effective spiritual leadership for the church. Assist each worshiper at Resurrection to grow in their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; to support them in every way possible in their spiritual and physical well being so that all are equipped and encouraged to share God's love.
Board Members
Dick Hellbaum Chip Retslaff Dwayne Presler
dadhellbaum@verizon.net retzlaffgang@cox.net dpresler@verizon.net

Trevor Archinal Tom Rummel Andy Lewis David Shriner
tarchinal@verizon.net uscga71@hotmail.com dajalewis@cox.net dlshriner@gmail.com
 
If you would like to contact an elder, you can click on their name to send an email message,
call the Elder at home (see the Resurrection Family Directory), or send your message to the church office.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Members of the Board of Elders are required to have acquired a minimum of 1 year of membership at RLC prior to election to the Board of Elders (BOE).

  2. Members of the BOE shall be noted for their Christian maturity, knowledge and experiences in the spiritual work of the Kingdom of Christ as described in I Timothy 3:1-10.

  3. The BOE shall assist the Pastor(s) in shepherding the spiritual, physical and emotional welfare of the individuals and families of the congregation through a ministry of presence, concern, and care, seeking to help each family member grow in their discipleship so that they willingly share God's love.

  4. The BOE shall have an on-going concern for all pastors and staff members and their families, being sensitive to their often unique needs and concerns.

  5. The Board shall cultivate Christian care and concern among the membership and seek conservation of members and their families.

  6. The BOE shall work through the Worship Committee and in conjunction with the Board of Christian Education, always seeking excellence in all worship and educational endeavors, and assuring that all materials used and sermons shared are in accord with the doctrinal standard of the Lutheran Confessions.

  7. The Board shall perform an annual Performance and Salary Review for all called and contracted employees of the congregation (Pastors, Secretaries, Music Director, DCE, etc.). The results of the review shall be discussed personally with each individual. The interview shall be conducted by at least two members of the BOE.

  8. The Director and Assistant Director shall be elected annually by the BOE. These individuals shall be responsible for representing the Board at all functions (RCC, etc.) requiring a BOE representative, or see that proper representation is provided.

  9. Regular meetings shall be held as required to accomplish the Mission Statement, goals and responsibilities of the BOE.

  10. The length of the term of office for the BOE shall be three (3) years. Each member of the BOE shall be permitted to serve two (2) consecutive terms of office.

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