As a church, we have a structure which seeks to balance leadership vs
congregational government, big picture vs details, inward vs outward
focus. In summary it looks like this:
Church members
Appoint the Board and (senior) pastor
Affirm the vision, approve the budget
Make major directional, staffing and property decisions
Board 3-5 people of mature godly character
Develop and protect mission and vision of the Church.
Accountable to the Church members
Comprises Sylvia, Gavin, Lucy, Kevin, Lawrence.
The (Senior) Pastor Sets the vision with the Board;
Selects ministry leaders (with Board)
Leads the ministry team and holds them accountable for the agreed goals
Develops leaders who develop leaders
Answers to Board
Ministry leaders Head up a variety of core ministry areas
Authority to function within goal and budget guidelines
Accountable to the Pastor
Some of these are voluntary. Others are paid, with more regular get-togethers with the pastor and involvement in the on-going decision making and vision. Comprises Noelene (administration), Emma (childrenīs ministry), Paul (community ministries), Neville (facilities), Alan (missions), Stephen (worship), Hugh (outreach and evangelism), Craig (pastoral care), Amanda (small groups), and Steve (spiritual growth). Youth is currently vacant.