The board of directors is entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities in regard to oversight of The Foursquare Church. Although the board cannot delegate its decision-making responsibility and authority to any one portion of its members or to any other group, the board can and does assign committees to assist in the process of making informed decisions. At this time, the board has empowered 13 committees; each of these will be explained individually. As need dictates, additional committees can be established; committees can also be disbanded when the board of directors no longer needs assistance in the specific areas that the committees served.
The board of directors appoints the chairperson of each committee and gives final approval of the membership of each committee. Although at least two members of the board of directors serve on each committee, some committees also include non-board members who are chosen because of their skill and expertise in specific areas. The president of The Foursquare Church is an ex officio member of all committees. All members are appointed to two-year terms, but there is no limit to the number of terms committee members can serve.
Each committee determines the number of times it will meet in order to carry out the responsibilities with which it has been entrusted. However, each committee must have at least one annual face-to-face meeting. The chairman of each committee is responsible for submitting progress reports and recommendations to the board of directors.
- Audit Committee
- Building Committee
- Bylaw Committee
- Compensation Committee
- Doctrine/Licensing Committee
- Executive Committee
- Finance Committee
- Governance Committee
- Investment Committee
- Missions Committee
- National Church Committee
- Pastoral Formation, Education, and Nurture Committee
- Urban and Multicultural Committee
Audit Committee
Chairperson:
- Robert Flores
Members:
- Bruce Dow
- Bill Chaney
- Ken Swett
The Audit Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by overseeing the financial reporting, processes and policies of The Foursquare Church. This committee also appoints and reviews the performance of the independent accounting firm that conducts the church’s annual accounting audit.
This committee is responsible for reviewing the annual financial statements of The Foursquare Church, as well as any other pertinent financial information. This could include information regarding the accounting policies and practices that are in place, management certification, and the reports and opinions of the independent accountants.
The Audit Committee is responsible for conducting a periodic review of the programs and policies that are in place to ensure Foursquare’s compliance with laws and regulations as well as compliance with the church’s own ethical standards; should any complaints or concerns arise concerning these areas, the committee would investigate and process those appropriately. The committee can review and investigate matters of managerial integrity and standards of conduct. The committee is further empowered to take action in relation to any legal and regulatory matters that materially affect the financial statements of the church.
On occasion, other financial concerns that arise may be referred to the Audit Committee. In the process of executing its responsibilities, the committee can confer with legal counsel and with financial experts as necessary.
Building Committee
Chairperson:
- Sterling Brackett
Members:
- Mario Barahona
- Glenn Burris Jr.
- Greg Campbell
- Adam Davidson
- Kurt Fuller
- Jonathan Hall
- Dave Hanley
- Jonathan Phillips
- Dan Scott
- Ron Thigpenn
- Eugene Ulrich
- Dan Ussery
- Dave Wood
The Building Committee is an ad hoc committee that assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by facilitating the construction of the parking facility that will be adjacent to Angelus Temple. The committee is also charged with facilitating all related facility expansion that will effectively serve the central offices of The Foursquare Church and Angelus Temple.
The committee is responsible to keep the board of directors informed of the various aspects of the construction process and must refer all major decisions to the board. Minor decisions relating to the completion of the parking structure are made by the Building Committee, which is also responsible for submitting cost projections and analyses as well as budgetary information.
Bylaw Committee
Chairperson:
- El Clark
Members:
- Sterling Brackett
- Glenn Burris Jr.
- Paula Flores
- Art Gray
- Allan Hamilton
- Sonja Lartey
- John Long
- Jonathan Phillips
- Cedric Reynolds
- Jim Scott Jr.
- Merrillyn Smith
The Bylaw Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by ensuring that the bylaws of The Foursquare Church continue to accommodate and facilitate the efficient administration of business and relationships. The bylaws are not static, but dynamic. The committee maintains and drafts changes to the bylaws, which are then periodically presented to the convention body, which either accepts or rejects the recommended changes.
The members of the committee can propose revisions, and proposals to revise the bylaws may come from the members, officers, ministers, directors, departments or committees. All proposed revisions are processed by the committee, which drafts the language and proposed revisions to be submitted to the board and the convention body.
The Bylaw Committee is responsible for submitting a written annual report to the board of directors and the president of The Foursquare Church. This committee also assists other board committees as requested and as directed by the board.
Compensation Committee
Chairperson:
- Bruce Dow
Members:
- Eric Hulet
- Mike Kinney
- Merrillyn Smith
- Ken Swett
The Compensation Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by overseeing the development and implementation of policies and guidelines for Foursquare employees, including executive officers. The committee ensures that the personnel hired have the appropriate skills to match the needs of The Foursquare Church.
The committee strives to offer competitive compensation so the church can retain the services of highly qualified employees. The committee practices good stewardship of the resources God provides and sees that compensation practices are fair and equitable.
The committee recommends to the board of directors the salary and benefits for the president. It advises the board in regard to the president’s recommendations for the compensation of the other executive officers. In regard to other employees, the compensation committee reviews salary ranges and sees that job classifications are accurate and appropriate.
Doctrine/Licensing Committee
Chairperson:
- Steve Schell
Members:
- Jim J. Adams
- Wanda Brackett
- Jack Hayford
- S. David Moore
- Jim Scott Jr.
The Doctrine and Licensing Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by ensuring that leaders in The Foursquare Church are committed to the articles of faith and that a commitment to the church’s doctrine is passed on to subsequent generations. The committee is empowered to assist the board of directors and the president as they encourage and make sure that biblical truth is taught and preached in all of the institutions of the church.
The committee assists supervisors in assessing license candidates in regard to doctrinal soundness, personal maturity and church polity. It makes sure that supervisors use the denomination’s licensing manual and the prescribed interview process for license candidates. The committee also ensures that licensing materials are translated into as many languages as necessary to accommodate the need for qualified licensed ministers throughout The Foursquare Church.
The committee reviews the theological content of denominational publications, as requested by the president, the board of directors or the central office staff. The committee also helps convention planners provide workshops that emphasize Foursquare doctrine.
Executive Committee
Chairperson:
- Sterling Brackett
Members:
- Glenn Burris Jr.
- Tammy Dunahoo
- Jonathan Hall
- Ron Thigpenn (Observer)
- Dan Ussery (Observer)
- Three directors who serve 3-month rotations
The Executive Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by providing timely decisions regarding matters that clearly adhere to the policies that have been established by the board of directors. These transactions are generally property transactions, local church slogan name selections and pastoral staff changes.
The Executive Committee presents to the full board the minutes of each meeting. If necessary to facilitate the conduct of business for local churches, the full board will consider “out-of-policy” requests once a month.
Finance Committee
Chairperson:
- Sterling Brackett
Members:
- Glenn Burris Jr.
- Greg Campbell
- Adam Davidson
- Bruce Dow
- Tammy Dunahoo
- Jonathan Hall
- Jonathan Phillips
- Ken Swett
- Ron Thigpenn
- Gene Ulrich
The Finance Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by providing advice and guidance in regard to the day-to-day financial processes of the church, particular in relationship to the central office.
The Finance Committee in one of the newest committees; it was established by the board in November 2008. The committee develops the annual budget for The Foursquare Church and presents it to the board of directors for approval. It also monitors the church’s financial performance on a monthly basis and makes a report to the board. Further, the Finance Committee, in cooperation with the office of the corporate treasurer, oversees the business operations of the central office.
Governance Committee
Chairperson:
- Steve Schell
Members:
- Sterling Brackett
- Glenn Burris Jr.
- Mary Ann Cates
- El Clark
- Jonathan Hall
- Eric Hulet
- John Long
The Governance Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by developing, maintaining and publishing guidelines relating to corporate governance:
- The working relationship between the president of the church and the board of directors
- The role of the chairperson of the board
- The process by which agendas are developed for board meetings
- The organization of committees to assist the board to fulfill its responsibilities
- The procedures for approving investments, purchases and movement of capital
- The delegated powers and boundaries for the executive committee
The committee publishes a handbook that contains all of the guidelines, which it provides to the board for annual review.
The Governance Committee assists with the nominating process for new directors and is responsible for seeing that new board members are properly oriented. This committee also reviews the board’s committee structure, recommending members as required. The Governance Committee also develops and recommends an annual self-evaluation for the board, administers the evaluation, and reports the results to the board.
Investment Committee
Chairperson:
- Jeff Stewart
Members:
- Greg Campbell
- Bruce Dow
- Robert Flores
- Jim Hibdon
- Murray Hohns
- Lisa Kopp
- Harlyn Matson
- Dave Reinders
- Ken Swett
- Ron Thigpenn
- Sterling Brackett (Observer)
- El Clark (Observer)
- Jonathan Phillips (Observer)
The Investment Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by overseeing the investment assets of the church. The fundamental mandate for this committee is facilitating the mission and purposes of the church.
In overseeing the investment policy for The Foursquare Church, the Investment Committee selects and retains outside investment managers as necessary. The committee reviews the performance of the investments and monitors the asset allocation of each fund. Further, the committee periodically reviews the overall investment policies and objectives and recommends all necessary adjustments to the board of directors. Quarterly meetings are convened, and conference calls are scheduled as necessary.
Missions Committee
Co-chairpersons:
- Jonathan Hall
- George Cline
Members:
- John Amstutz
- Richard Casteel
- Gary Clouse
- Amos Dodge
- Paul Harmon
- Gary Matsdorf
- Letania Ponte
- Glen Pummel
- Randy Remington
- Mary Schell
- Melinda Scott
- John Tolle
The Missions Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church in its oversight of the international ministry of the U.S. Foursquare Church and its relationship with the global family. This committee also helps oversee missionary personnel, values, global strategy and structure.
The Missions Committee gives input regarding global Foursquare Church issues; compassion and relief ministries; as well as missionary recruitment, training, deployment, compensation and repatriation. The committee also guides the preparation of the annual budget and special projects, and it helps develop financial strategies. Further, the committee helps direct the communication of mission strategies and information to the Foursquare churches in the U.S.
National Church Committee
Chairperson:
- Dennis Easter
Vice chair:
- Tammy Dunahoo
Members:
- Peter Bonano
- Glenn Burris Jr.
- Wayne Cordeiro
- Kimberly Dirmann
- Jonathan Hall
- Eric Hulet
- Farrell Lemings
- John Mazariegos
- Doretha O’Quinn
- Nate Poetzl
- Sam Rockwell
- Jim Scott Jr.
- Stan Simmons
- Burt Smith
- Jim Tolle
The National Church Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by examining the various areas of operations within the U.S. church in order to ascertain ways that decentralization can be enhanced. Particular attention is given to administration, missional activity and spending.
The work of this committee is to be reported to the board of directors in January 2010. It will be processed in March, and presented to the convention body in May 2010.
Pastoral Formation, Education, and Nurture Committee
Chairperson:
- S. David Moore
Vice chair:
- Dan Hedges
Members:
- Sterling Brackett
- Glenn Burris Jr.
- Paul Chappell
- Dennis Easter
- Robert Flores
- Jonathan Hall
- Johnell Loop
- Steve Schell
- Jack Hayford (Observer)
- Additional board members will be confirmed in January 2010.
The Pastoral Formation, Education, and Nurture Committee (PFENC) assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church by recommending and facilitating programs to recruit, train, commission, maintain and replace capable leaders in the church. The committee advises, supports and provides accountability in those areas.
The PFENC provides guidance in the integration and alignment of Foursquare’s institutions of higher education and pastoral development. The committee evaluates and recommends the educational requirements for Foursquare credentials, and it recommends ways to create a culture of lifelong learning among the leaders within the church.
This committee explores technological advances and resources that can increase the availability of training throughout the worldwide Foursquare Church. It also supports the development of quality educational materials and their translation into various languages.
Urban and Multicultural Committee
Chairperson:
- Ted Vail
Members:
- Jesus DePaz
- Michael Edwards
- Paul Harmon
- Agabus Lartey
- Cairo Marquez
- John Mazariegos
- Luis Milian
- Doretha O’Quinn
- Daniel Prieto
- Eddie Ruano
- Jeff Yellow Owl
- Gideon Yuk
The Urban and Multicultural Committee assists the board of directors of The Foursquare Church through informing, consulting, networking, and advocating in regard to ethnic peoples and urban contexts. The committee seeks to promote sensitivity to cultural and ethnic issues, and helps develop strategies for reaching “to and through” people of different cultures. The advocacy of this committee also includes urban issues, immigration policies, and the strategic investment of Foursquare resources into these areas.
Further, the committee helps provide care and resources for Foursquare leaders who serve in urban areas. The Urban and Multicultural Committee ensures communication between the urban and multicultural leadership and the board of directors.
