our elders
The Board of Elders oversees the spiritual welfare of the Church and is responsible for doctrinal purity. Duties include:
- Advise and counsel small groups, committees, Ministry Directors and Pastoral Staff in matters of a spiritual nature
- Lead public services
- Evaluate the Teaching Pastor
- Provide spiritual oversight to Pastoral staff and ministry heads
- Evaluate direction of Church
- Recommend hiring of staff
- Measure needs for programs and assign priority
- Evaluate effectiveness of Church strategy
- Advise on disciplinary matters
- Be an example for the Church
- Teach and exhort
- Select Deacons/Deaconesses
- Pray for the Church and its congregation
There are eight to thirteen members - the Congregation elects nine of these members, another four may be chosen from the Pastors of the Church, by those elected.
Terms: Members: One to three years (no more than six consecutive years), staggered terms. Pastors: One year, without limitation to consecutive years of service. Six of the elected members of the Elders shall also serve as members of the General Board.
our general board
Under the authority of the Congregation, and except for those matters specifically reserved to the Elders or the Congregation, the General Board manages the affairs of the Church. The Board organizes itself to advise, counsel, and direct the ministries and operations of the Church. There are twenty members, six Elders, twelve members elected by the Congregation, the Director of Ministry Operations (non-voting), and the Teaching Pastor. A member of the Board must be a member of the Church who exhibits a mature Christian character as defined in I Timothy 3:8-13.Terms: Elected members two years (staggered), no more than three consecutive terms.
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