The Congregation Council has general oversight of the life and activities of the congregation, and in particular its worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The duties of the Congregation Council include:
- To lead the 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 the congregation in worship, learning, witness, service, and support.
- To oversee and provide for the administration of the congregation to enable it to fulfill its functions and perform its mission.
- To maintain supportive relationships with the pastor/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/conflicts arise, to endeavor to foster mutual understanding.
- To arrange for pastoral service during sickness/absence of pastor.
- To emphasize partnership with the synod and church-wide units 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.
- Responsibility for the financial and property matters of the congregation.
- Seeing that the provisions of this constitution, its bylaws, and continuing resolutions are carried out.
- Providing for an annual review of the membership roster.
- Responsibility for the employment/supervision of the salaried lay workers of the congregation.
- Submission of a comprehensive report to the congregation at its annual meeting.
Council members are elected for a 2-year term.