The purpose of the Shared Ministry Committee is defined in the by-laws of the Fellowship under Article IV, Section C.2:

2. Shared Ministry Committee
   a. Purpose and Responsibilities to the Fellowship. The Shared Ministry Committee is responsible for assessing the total ministries of the Fellowship and making a written assessment and recommendations annually to the Board and the Fellowship regarding progress toward the Mission of the Fellowship. This committee shall establish processes to prevent and resolve conflicts within the Fellowship.
   b. Organization. This committee shall consist of the Chair and two (2) to four (4) additional members