-- To lead this congregation in stating its mission, to do long-range planning, to set goals and priorities, and to evaluate its activities in light of its mission and goals.

-- To seek to involve all members of this congregation in worship, learning, witness, service, and support.

-- To oversee and provide for the administration of this congregation to enable it to fulfill its functions and perform its mission.

-- To maintain supportive relationships with the pastor(s) and staff and help them annually to evaluate the fulfillment of their calling or employment.

-- To be examples individually and corporately of the style of life and ministry expected of all baptized persons.

-- To promote a congregational climate of peace and goodwill, and, as differences and conflicts arise, to endeavor to foster mutual understanding.

-- To arrange for pastoral service during the sickness or absence of the pastor.

-- To emphasize partnership with the synod and churchwide organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as well as cooperation with other congregations, both Lutheran and non-Lutheran, subject to established policies of the synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

-- To recommend and encourage the use of program resources produced or approved by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

-- To seek out and encourage qualified persons to prepare for the ministry of the Gospel.