The lead pastor has developed the structure of the church
based on biblical requirements. Below are the definitions of terms used on the organizational structure.
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The lead pastor has developed the structure of the church
based on biblical requirements. Below are the definitions of terms used on the organizational structure.
executive leadership
The church lead pastor will have complete oversight of the church. The lead pastor is responsible for appointing men as pastors, elders, and overseers, which will function as the executive leadership of the church.
The lead pastor is responsible for appointing church members
to the PCT. Members will help with communication, coordination, and
collaboration with all aspects of church life to include: calendars, rooms,
ministries, events, building use, etc.
preschool board
Preschool board members are appointed by the lead pastor and
provide oversight to the preschool ministries, and ensure the church and
ministries work together. Areas of oversight include: staff hiring, firing,
documents, payments, budgets, calendars, building use, curriculum,
communication, etc.
The lead pastor is responsible
for appointing church members to the campus finance teams. Members will provide
oversight and direction regarding church finances by reviewing weekly financial
reports, budgets, observing trends, and quarterly meet to discuss and make
decisions regarding the financial health of the campus and preschool.
Church members are encouraged to volunteer to serve as ministry and/or connect group coordinators for areas they feel called to serve.
Church staff include, but is not limited to, the campus
pastor, preschool directors, teachers and aides; office / media
administrator and business administrator. Staff work closely with the lead
pastor to assist with administration and communication.
members
Members are individuals that are part of our church body that have made a commitment to: Christ, baptism, attend regularly, are involved in a ministry or connect group, and give regularly.
volunteers
All church
attenders are encouraged to volunteer to help in ministries or events they feel
called to serve. As individuals express an interest to serve in a particular
ministry, they should be guided to the ministry coordinator for further
discussion before an official sign-up is initiated.
There are several opportunities throughout the year to serve, e.g., church workdays, outreach events (Old Town Festival, Trunk or Treat, movie night, Spring and Fall festivals and events, summer camps, potluck, VBS, etc.)
Volunteers are required to have and maintain a clear background check when serving in the following areas: kid’s ministry and related events, youth ministry and related events, handling money, performing security duties, or access to church attender personal information are required to have and maintain a clear background check.