Index: president

343.4

There shall be a Quadrennial Convention held under the direction of the Global Council of the Global Nazarene Missions International immediately preceding the regular meeting of the General Assembly. This convention shall elect the Global Council of the Global Nazarene Missions International in harmony with the Constitution. The convention shall elect a global president, who shall be a member ex-officio of the Global Council of the Global Nazarene Missions International. (811)

515.15

The pastor shall be, ex-officio, president of the local church, chairperson of the church board, and a member of all elected and standing boards and committees of the church he or she serves. The pastor shall have access to all records of the local church. (127, 145, 150, 152, 153.1)

810

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”1 Timothy 4:12

810.107

  1. The officers of the local NYI are a president and up to three persons elected by the annual NYI meeting with assigned ministry responsibilities according to local church needs. These officers serve on the Executive Committee.
  2. Local NYI officers must be members of the local church whose NYI they serve, active in local youth ministry, and leaders in personal example and service.
  3. In churches not having an organized NYI (no local NYI Council), the pastor, with church board approval, may appoint the NYI president so that the church may begin to reach young people for Christ and respond to their spiritual growth needs.

810.108

  1. Officers are elected annually by the members of the local NYI at the annual meeting and serve until their successors are elected and assume their ministry roles.
  2. A nominating committee nominates the officers for NYI.
    A Nominating Committee is appointed by the pastor and consists of NYI members, as well as the pastor and the NYI president. All nominees are to be approved by the pastor and church board. Persons nominated as local NYI president must have reached their 15th birthday at the time of their election.
  3. Officers are elected by majority vote of the NYI members present at the annual NYI meeting. When there is only one nominee for a position, a “yes” and “no” ballot is used, with approval by two-thirds vote. Only those who are also members of the local Church of the Nazarene may vote for the president.
  4. An incumbent officer may be reelected by a “yes” or “no” vote when such vote is recommended by the NYI Council to the nominating committee, approved by the pastor and church board, and approved by two-thirds vote at the annual NYI meeting.
  5. A vacancy occurs when an officer moves his/her membership from the church, resigns, or is removed from office by two-thirds vote of the council due to neglect of duties or inappropriate conduct. Should a vacancy occur among officers, the NYI Council fills the vacancy by two-thirds vote if there is one nominee or by majority vote if two or more nominees. If the vacancy occurs in the office of NYI president, the pastor, youth pastor, or his/her designee chairs the meeting for election.

810.109

  1. The responsibilities of the NYI president include:
    1. Chairing the NYI Council to cast a vision for youth ministry in the church.
    2. Facilitating the development of youth ministry and working with the NYI Council to define the ministry focus in response to the needs of their young people.
    3. Serving on the church board and submitting a monthly report to the board. A local church board may establish prior to the annual election a minimum age for the NYI president to serve on the church board; should the president be younger, alternate representation for NYI on the church board may be appointed by the NYI Council, subject to the approval of the board.
    4. Submitting an annual report of ministry and finances to the annual church meeting.
    5. Recommending the budget for the local NYI, as approved by the NYI Council, to the church board.
    6. Serving as an ex officio member of the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International Board to coordinate youth Sunday School in the church.
    7. Serving as a delegate to the District NYI Convention and the District Assembly. Should the president be unable to attend, a representative elected by the NYI Council and approved by pastor and the church board may provide alternate representation.
  2. The responsibilities of other NYI officers include:
    1. Developing and designating leaders for various local NYI ministries.
    2. Being role models and spiritual guides for youth both within and outside the church.
    3. Defining and assigning titles and youth ministry responsibilities in response to local church needs.
    4. Distributing the following responsibilities to insure accountability and effectiveness:
      1. Keeping a correct record of all meetings of the NYI Council and attending to all matters of correspondence for the local NYI.
      2. Disbursing, receiving, and keeping records of NYI funds according to church board policy.
      3. Compiling an annual financial report of all moneys raised and disbursed to submit to the annual church meeting.
      4. Working with the NYI president to create an annual budget to present to the council and to the church board for approval.
  3. Cooperating with the president in every way possible to facilitate the local NYI ministry.
  4. Carrying out other ministries as assigned by the NYI Council.

810.207

  1. The officers of the district NYI are the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
  2. District NYI officers must be members of a local Church of the Nazarene within the bounds of the district at the time of their election, be active in local and district youth ministry, and be viewed as leaders in personal example and ministry.
  3. District NYI officers serve without salary. Financing for the administrative expenses of district NYI officers is allocated as a part of the district NYI budget.
  4. Should a district not yet have an organized NYI (no District NYI Convention), the district superintendent may appoint a district NYI president so that local churches may be assisted in reaching young people for Christ and in responding to their spiritual growth needs.

810.208

  1. District NYI officers are elected by the District NYI Convention to serve for a one-year term, from the close of the convention until their successors are elected and assume their ministry roles. At the recommendation of the district NYI Nominating Committee and with the approval of the district superintendent, an officer may be elected for a two-year term.
  2. A district NYI Nominating Committee nominates the officers of the district NYI. The nominating committee is appointed by the District NYI Council and consists of at least four district NYI members, and also includes the district superintendent and the district NYI president. All nominees must be approved by the District NYI Council and district superintendent.
  3. Officers are then elected by ballot by majority vote at the annual NYI Convention. When there is only one nominee for a position, a “yes” and “no” ballot is used, with approval by two-thirds vote. If recommended by the nominating committee, the convention may vote to allow the District NYI Council to appoint the district NYI secretary and treasurer.
  4. An incumbent officer may be reelected by a “yes” or “no” vote when such vote is recommended by the District NYI Council, with the approval of the district superintendent and approved by two-thirds vote of the District NYI Convention.
  5. A vacancy occurs when an officer moves his/her membership from the district, resigns, or is removed from office by two-thirds vote of the council due to neglect of duties or inappropriate conduct. Should a vacancy occur in the office of district NYI president, the vice president assumes the responsibilities of president until the next District NYI Convention. Should a vacancy occur among other officers, the District NYI Council fills the vacancy by two-thirds vote if there is one nominee or by majority vote if two or more nominees.

810.209

  1. The responsibilities of the district NYI president include:
    1. Giving leadership and direction to district NYI, working in cooperation with NYI and district leadership.
    2. Chairing the District NYI Council to cast a vision for youth ministry on the district.
    3. Facilitating the development of youth ministry on the district and working with the District NYI Council to define the district NYI ministry focus according to needs.
    4. Presiding at the District NYI Convention.
    5. Encouraging the development of NYI ministry in each local church within the district.
    6. Representing the interests of NYI on all appropriate district boards and committees.
    7. Submitting an annual report to the District NYI Convention and District Assembly.
    8. Presenting an annual budget to the District Finance Committee (or appropriate district body) and to the District NYI Convention for approval.
    9. Serving as a delegate to the Global NYI Convention. Should the president be unable to attend, a representative elected by the District NYI Council and approved by district superintendent and district advisory board may provide alternate representation.
    10. Serving as a member of the Regional NYI Council, if so designated by the ministry plan of the region.
  2. The responsibilities of the vice president include:
    1. Cooperating with the president in every way possible to carry out effective youth ministry on the district.
    2. Performing the duties of the president in his/her absence.
    3. Carrying out other duties as assigned by the District NYI Council and Convention.
    4. In case of a vacancy in the office of district NYI president, fulfilling the functions of president until a successor is elected and installed.
  3. The responsibilities of the secretary include:
    1. Keeping a correct record of all the proceedings of the District NYI Council, the Executive Committee, and the District NYI Convention.
    2. Attending to all matters of correspondence for the district NYI.
    3. Notifying the global NYI Office and regional NYI chair of the names and addresses of the various district NYI officers and ministry directors as soon as possible after election.
    4. Carrying out other duties as assigned by the District NYI Council and Convention.
  4. The responsibilities of the treasurer include:
    1. Disbursing, receiving, and keeping record of district NYI funds.
    2. Compiling an annual financial report of all moneys raised and disbursed to submit to the annual District NYI Convention.
    3. Working with the president to create an annual budget to present to the appropriate bodies.
  5. Other responsibilities may be assigned to officers according to district youth ministry needs.

810.407

  1. The elected officers of the global NYI are a chair and a vice chair.
  2. Global NYI officers must be members of NYI and the Church of the Nazarene, be active in youth ministry, be leaders in personal example and ministry, and be members of the Global NYI Council.
  3. Global NYI officers serve without salary. Financing for the administrative expenses of global NYI officers is allocated as a part of NYI funds.
  4. A global NYI officer may serve in his/her position no more than one full term.