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Organizational Structure

On May 7th, 2017 our congregation voted 22-2 to approve a new organizational structure for a three year trial period. This new structure is outlined in our bylaws here.

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You can find the bylaws that outlined the previous organizational structure here.

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Before the outbreak of the COV-19 pandemic, we were on track to have a congregational vote this past May. With no physical return to church currently insight, we are exploring a way to have an open discussion and then an online vote.

 

Below is a set of videos that Pastor Scott completed to inform you about the new organizational structure.

Organizational Structure 1 - The Basics
07:27
Pastor Scott Simmons

Organizational Structure 1 - The Basics

This video provides the reason for this set of videos on our organizational structure. It has provides the theological basics for our church and a description of what it means to have a congregationalist polity at Faith UCC.
Organizational Structure 2- The 4 Levels
02:28

Organizational Structure 2- The 4 Levels

This video describes the four levels of church structure as outlined in the book, "Winning on Purpose" by John Edmund Kaiser.
Organizational Structure 3 - Old vs. New Structure
07:36
Pastor Scott Simmons

Organizational Structure 3 - Old vs. New Structure

This video describes the old organizational structure of the church and why the new structure helps our church function more effectively.
Organizational Structure 4 - Strong Pastoral Leadership
05:17

Organizational Structure 4 - Strong Pastoral Leadership

This video provides three reasons for strong pastoral leadership in the church which is central to the strategy of the new organizational structure.
Organizational Structure 5 - Accountable Leadership
05:32

Organizational Structure 5 - Accountable Leadership

This video describes how the new organizational structure keeps the leadership of the pastor accountable.
Organizational Structure 6 - Effective Ministry
07:21

Organizational Structure 6 - Effective Ministry

This video describes how the pastor as the leader of the congregation is to give away responsibility and authority to the Ministry Leaders in the church while being accountable for all areas of the church to the Governing Board.
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