2025 LEADERSHIP
APPLICATIONS

IPA BOARD POSITIONS &
LEADERSHIP APPLICATION - 2025

Please read through each position, its roles and responsibilities, and the IPA Leaders Code of Conduct. If you meet the requirements please fill out the application form. Please submit to the Administrative Director by November 24, 2024 @ 3:00 PM. General Church election will be set for December 1, 2024. Each member can only apply to one position.

Each Governing Board member other than ex officio members shall be required to fulfill one of the following responsibilities and services. Each Governing Board member shall not serve consecutively for more than three (3) years. However, they can be elected to the same position after a one (1) year absence from the position.

BY-LAW PROVISIONS REGARDING BOARD POSITIONS

Section IV: Governing Board Officer - General Qualifications and Terms

  • Candidates for office shall agree to abide by the terms of the Constitution and Bylaws.

  • Candidates for office shall possess loyalty to the church and capability to successfully perform the responsibilities vested with each position, and be available to the various meetings and activities of the church.

  • Candidates for office (except for officials appointed by a contract) shall be active members of the church for at least twelve (12) months.

  • Candidates must sign and abide by IPA Leaders Code of Conduct.

  • Candidates for office shall possess good testimony according to 1 Timothy 3:1-8.

  • Candidates for any position shall not serve consecutively for a period of more than three (3) years in the same position. However, such candidates can apply for other positions if they choose to or to the same position after a one (1) year absence from the position. (Thus, if you are currently in a board position and holding it for the last three years consecutively, you are ineligible to apply for the same position).

  • All officers are selected (except for officials appointed by a contract) in the Annual General Body Meeting for a one-year term unless specified otherwise and agreed upon by the General Body.

  • A simple majority (above 50%) is required for election to offices; however, a two- third (2/3) majority is needed to remove officials from their positions.

BOARD POSITIONS

Administrative Director
The Administrative Director is the administrative head of the Church and shall perform all administrative and secretarial duties including, but not limited to, keeping the minutes of the meetings and giving notices of meetings. The Administrative Director is the custodian and administrator of the corporate records, up-to-date membership list, contracts, and corporate seal of the Church. He shall perform any other duties assigned to him by the Governing Board. The Administrative Director/Secretary has to present the reports approved by the Governing Board in the Annual General Body and Semi-Annual General Body meetings and in any other special meetings. In the absence of the Pastor/President, the Administrative Director/Secretary shall direct all the activities of the Church.

Financial Director
The Financial Director is responsible for all financial matters of the Church. The Financial Director/Treasurer shall perform his responsibilities faithfully. The functions of the Financial Director/Treasurer include developing and managing a budget, issuing receipts, disbursements, deposit of money, purchasing of goods, keeping & balancing the checkbook and all other financial documents and statements. The Financial Director/Treasurer shall present an annual budget at the first Governing Board/Committee. The Financial Director/Treasurer shall prepare and present the audited year-end and any other ad hoc financial statements and answer or advise any matters pertaining to the financial state of the Church.  Financial Director will manage the church approved budget management program for consistency year over year. 

Ministries Director 
The Ministries Director will oversee various ministry leads for Small Groups, Ladies Ministry, Men’s Ministry and any other future ministries that will support the church in its growth. The Ministries Director will communicate and plan activities with each ministry leader and serve as the point person to the board. 

Sunday School Director 
The Sunday School Director shall direct all Sunday School activities. The Sunday School Director shall be involved with teaching Sunday School. The Sunday School Director shall direct the activities of the teachers, students, be in charge of preparing the syllabus, conducting tests, anniversary meeting, other special meetings, etc.

Media & Technology Director
Responsible for coordinating and supporting the audio/video teams and maintaining all technical and musical instruments and equipment etc. This position will also be responsible for managing the website team and content creation.  Provide support to graphics creation and social media team.  This position will give overall leadership to any technical infrastructure aspect of the church.

Missions & Charity Director 
Responsible for coordinating all IPA supported local and international mission activities by communicating with the responsible parties and sending mission updates to Church members, finding new mission field opportunities for member involvement, coordinating mission trips, supporting Church outreach activities, coordinating mission payments etc. This position will also coordinate with others and youth leadership on local outreach opportunities.

Worship Director 
Responsible for overall spiritual &leadership and coordination of English & Malayalam worship.  This position will also work with the Media/Technology Director in managing weekly services. 

Facilities Director
Responsible for coordinating property maintenance, managing contractors, managing Church cleaning and lawn care services, pest control, inspecting and evaluating property damages and repairs if any, providing estimates to the Governing Board for approval. Facilities Director will also help coordinate resources for internal church events and external events like voting setup, church/FLC rentals.

Youth Director
The Youth Director shall direct all youth activities. The Youth Director shall be responsible for conducting regular monthly youth meetings, other youth special meetings, programs, events, etc. The Youth Director shall work with the Youth Pastor in all youth related activities.

Auditor*
*Auditor is not part of the Governing Board.  Auditor will audit all financial transactions, and documentation to verify accuracy of all financial calculations and spending.  Auditor will provide updates to the board and general body as needed.

APPLY ONLINE

Before applying for any 2025 Board positions, it is important to review the code of conduct carefully. Please ensure you thoroughly read and understand the guidelines before submitting your application.

If you prefer to turn in hard copy, please download the 2025 Board application form from below: