Leadership
- Our Shepherds Team (Elders) gives spiritual focus and direction to the congregation
- Our Governing Board is the administrative team that handles the operational and policy matters of the church
- Our Deacons Team seeks to meet the needs of those who are sick or facing special physical issues
Staff
Lay Leadership
Our church lay leaders are accountable to have a personal life consistent with the standards of the Biblical leadership (1 Timothy 3). They are elected to these offices by the congregation. Our church is governed and guided by three different teams of lay leaders:- Our Shepherds Team (Elders) gives spiritual focus and direction to the congregation.
- Our Governing Board is the administrative team that handles the operational and policy matters of the church.
- Our Deacon/Deaconess Team seeks to meet the needs of those who are sick or facing special physical issues.
The Shepherds Team
Primary focus: “priorities, people, prayer”
- The prayer intercessors for the church.
- Keep the church program focused on the spiritual priorities of the mission & vision statement.
- Shepherd each of the members spiritually.
- Give the pastors guidance/feedback to the staff.
- Approve new members and carry out church disciplinary issues.
- Oversee the selection of new pastors.
The Governing Board
Primary focus: “policy, purse, prayer”
- The prayer intercessors for the church.
- Maintain functional administrative policies for the church that keep the church on its mission and vision statement. This includes the management of the church properties, resources, and budget, including staff compensation.
- Keep legal records, including minutes and treasurer’s report of business meetings.
- Assure good stewardship of the church finances.
- Hold each of the board members and ministry group leaders in the church accountable to their designated responsibilities via the defined lines of authority.
The Deacons Team
Primary focus: “people, problems, prayer”
- The prayer intercessors for the church.
- Serve as a care team in meeting the needs of those who are sick, discouraged or have practical needs in the church.
- Support people in crisis, personal transitions, loss and coordinate the church family in meeting these needs.
- Administrate the Deacons (Benevolent) Fund.
- Prepare communion for the worship hours.
- Participate in outreach and welcoming activities including First Base Luncheons.