Consistory

Christ Community Church is separately incorporated and is governed by a consistory which administers its business and activities. The consistory includes the pastors of the church plus the deacons and elders elected by the congregation.

 

Elders and deacons are elected for fixed terms and new elders and deacons are elected at regular intervals established in the by-laws of the church. The president of consistory is the Sr. Pastor and the other officers are elected from within the consistory following each election of elders and deacons.

 

When an RCA church is without a pastor, the remaining consistory locates a pastor and calls that pastor to serve.

 

Elder

The elder is a member of the Board of Elders. The Board of Elders is responsible for spiritual well-being of the church and its members. Christ Community has six elders elected to serve two-year terms of office. Each year two elders retire and two are elected.

 

Deacon

The deacon is a member of the Board of Deacons. The Board of Deacons is responsible for collecting, managing and distributing the physical and financial resources of the church. This includes benevolences and assistance to the needy.

Christ Community has six deacons elected to serve two-year terms of office. Each year two deacons retire and two are elected.