NSC Management System

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Kevin Stone

Article Four: Membership

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A candidate for membership will have a clear testimony confessing Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. (Acts 16:31)

A candidate for membership shall have been baptized publicly declaring their faith for salvation in Christ alone. (Acts 2:38)

A candidate for membership shall be in agreement with the doctrinal belief statement in these articles.

A candidate for membership shall be a regular attendee and have evidenced their support and commitment to the local church by their name appearing consistently on the giving record of the church.

After three months of continual non-attendance and non-financial contribution without explanation to the senior pastor, a person shall be dropped from membership.

The Board of Elders may remove a person from membership for cause.

Members shall be 18 years of age or older.

Members shall make an application in writing.

Membership applications shall be approved by the Board of Elders.

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Online YouTube Moderator Operating Procedure

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  • Log in to YouTube 15 minutes prior to the start of service – make sure you are logged in as New Song Admin and not your personal account
  • Answer any questions and monitor all comments
  • Two minutes before service starts, post standard welcome text verbatim:
    • “Hey everybody, glad you’re here! Be sure and let us know who you are and who you’re watching with.”
  • During the service don’t post notes or unnecessary comments. Let people chat with each other, but don’t engage. We don’t want to distract people.
  • Answer any questions people may have, this requires constant monitoring of the comments (be brief, one or a few sentences, no essays)
  • Post in comment section any links when the speaker announces it (not before but right when announced) during the service (ex: giving links)
  • After worship is completed post standard exit comment verbatim:
    • “Thanks for watching everybody. We hope to have you back next weekend. Also, invite a friend!”
  • In case of trolls (derogatory comments/profanity) because this will happen – DO NOT ENGAGE. Just delete their comments as they come in.

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Missions Financial Support Operating Procedure

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  1. Anyone asking for financial assistance to go on a mission must complete the Missions Financial Request form.
  2. The completed form will be returned to the office manager.
  3. The form is presented to the pastor.

If approved:

  • Pastor presents it at the next Elder board meeting for final approval.
  • Returns to office manager who will follow up with applicant.

If denied:

  • Pastor returns to office manager who will follow up with applicant.

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Ministry Request Operating Procedure

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  1. Anyone requesting to do a ministry event at NSC must complete the Ministry Event Form.
  2. The completed form will be returned to the office manager.
  3. Office manager will check the form for accuracy.
  4. Date and time of event will be held on Admin calendar as “Tentative”.
  5. Office manager will present the form to pastors.
  6. If approved, the pastor will initial form, assign a staff member to the event and return the form to the office manager.
  7. Office manager will follow up with the leader who made the request.
  8. If denied, the pastor will initial form and return the form to the office manager.
  9. Office manager will follow up with the leader who made the request.

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Merchandise Approval and Sales Process Operating Procedure

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  • Pre-Approval: All merchandise intended for sale must receive prior approval from NSC pastors and elders before being ordered.
  • Design and Cost Review:
    • A design proof and cost breakdown must be submitted to pastors and/or elders for review.
    • Approval will include confirmation of design, quantity, and overall cost.
  • Budget and Pricing:
    • The Executive Pastor will finalize budget approval and assist in setting the retail price for each item.
  • Sales Channels:
    • Merchandise may be sold in the church lobby following services or events, and may also be made available online.
  • Income Tracking:
    • All proceeds will be properly deposited and recorded as Merch Income.

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