| Central Christian Church prides itself
on its exceptional church office staff, but
recognizes the dedicated efforts of its committees that help to ensure that
all bases are covered in the church operations and missions. Here is a list
of the many committees that operate within the church:
Official Board
The general business of the congregation is conducted
by an Official Board. This Board is composed of the Elders, Diaconate,
Trustees, the Church School Superintendent, and a representative of the
Women’s Fellowship, Men’s Fellowship and the Youth Group. Read recent board
meeting minutes here.
Executive Committee
This is a functional committee of the church chaired by the minister
which meets monthly at 7:30pm on the first Tuesday of each month. The
Executive Committee functions as the personnel committee and in conjunction
with the Official Board makes decisions and occasionally makes
recommendations to the congregation.
Senior
Minister's Pastoral Relations
This committee is charged with ensuring communication between the Senior
Minister and the congregation stays as healthy as possible. The members of
the committee are appointed by the Chairman of the Congregation and the
Senior Minister.
Associate
Minister's Pastoral Relations
This committee is charged with ensuring communication between the
Associate Minister and the congregation stays as healthy as possible. The
members of this committee are appointed by the Chairman of the Congregation
and the Associate Minister.
Trustees
Trustees are elected to three year terms by the congregation and
empowered by the Church Constitution and By-Laws to be the Legal Agents of
the Congregation. Trustees also oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the
physical church building.
Finance Committee
Appointed by the Chairman of the Congregation, this committee is charged
with overseeing the financial well being of the congregation.
Investment Oversight
Appointed by the Chairman of the Congregation, this committee is charged
with making recommendations to the Finance Committee regarding the church's
invested funds.
Audit Committee
Once every two years the church has an audit of our financial records
completed by our accounting firm. Members of this committee review audit
recommendations and enact procedures accordingly.
Assistant Treasurers
Created from an audit recommendation, this group of church members serve
by adding their signatures as second signatures to all outgoing checks. This
creates a checks and balance system which eliminates error in our finances.
Bereavement
This committee provides a meal for families following funerals and
memorial services, usually at the church. They are always looking for
volunteers to help prepare and serve the food.
Nominating Committee
Appointed by the Chairman of the Congregation, this committee is charged
with securing nominations for officers for the church. Some of the officers
they seek each year are Elders, who are charged with overseeing the spiritual
well-being of the congregation and serve as members of the Official Board;
Deacons, who are charged with serving and preparing communion and serving as
members of the Official Board; Stewards, who are charged with preparing and
serving communion; and the Trustees.
Decorating Committee
(permanent projects)
This committee makes recommendations to the Trustees regarding the
permanent fixtures and furniture around the church. They are appointed by
the Chairman of the Congregation.
Decorating Committee
(holiday projects)
This committee oversees the decoration of the sanctuary for holidays
throughout the church year. Some of the special days include Palm Sunday,
Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Wedding Bells Service, Thanksgiving and
Christmas. They are always in need of helpers!
Christian Education
Chaired by the Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation, the Christian
Education committee seeks to develop and implement educational opportunities
for all ages.
Welcome Ministry
Central Christian has developed its own personalized touch to welcoming
guests to our church. This committee organizes greeters for Sunday services,
literature about our church for guests, guided tours of the church, and
updates to the church website. All efforts are meant to better acquaint new
guests with our building, programs, ministries, and heart. We hope to build
on the already friendly attitudes and faces at Central Christian in a bit
more formal manner to make sure no one is missed, while allowing people the
freedom to be as 'known' as they would like to be. We want to give folks the
opportunity to learn more about us without being forceful or fake in our
attempt to welcome them.
175th Anniversary
Planning
Central Christian Church is planning for its 175 year anniversary
celebration in the year 2010. A committee has been formed to commemorate
this milestone for our congregation, and plan various special services and
events through the year so that everyone can join in this historic time!
Elders
The Elders are the spiritual leaders of the
congregation. They are elected by the congregation to serve three year
terms. There is no limit to how many terms an elder may serve. Elders serve
the church in many ways. One of the most visible is when they pray at the
communion table each Sunday. Elders also make calls on people when they are
in the hospital, in nursing homes, or have a special need. Elders each have
a vote on the Official Board of the congregation.
Deacons (The Diaconate)
The members of the Diaconate are those who serve the
congregation in many ways. They are elected by the congregation to serve a
three year term and there is no limit to how many terms they may
serve. Diaconate members serve in a variety of ways – some prepare the
communion trays each Sunday, some serve communion and pass the offering
plates, and some clean up after worship services. Members of the Diaconate
have a vote on the Official Board of the congregation.
Stewards
Stewards are those who serve the congregation in many
of the same ways as the Diaconate, but they do not have a vote on the
Official Board. They also are elected by the congregation to three year
terms.
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