The Board of Pastors consists of spiritually mature leaders who are sanctified, exemplifying holy living and possessing extensive biblical training, with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and experience in church leadership. They confirm and support the mission and vision of the Church. They monitor the teaching of the church for biblical accuracy and adherence. They provide spiritual oversight and guidance to the congregation. They offer pastoral care to congregants, including counseling during weddings, christenings, funerals, and baptisms. They assist the Pastor in presiding over services and preach the unadulterated Gospel. They oversee ministries, departments, and auxiliaries. They collaborate with the Pastor, Overseer, and administrators to make decisions regarding church policies and practices. They support and mentor church leaders, ministers, and staff. They preside over ordination committees. They address conflicts and foster unity within the church community.
The ministerial board is composed of spiritually mature leaders who are sent by God, sanctified, embodying holy living and possessing comprehensive biblical training. They proclaim the unadulterated Gospel. They uphold the mission and vision of the Church. They testify to a consistent daily practice of prayer and Bible reading. They provide leadership for the church through active involvement beyond services. They may serve on committees and auxiliaries, and they may assist pastors in overseeing an auxiliary, committee, or department. They support the church's ministries through participation and by fostering a positive attitude. They pray for the congregation during prayer times at the altar. They may also serve on the ordination committee, counsel members of the congregation, administer communion and participate in funerals, weddings, and other special services.
The missionary board is composed of sanctified individuals who lead a righteous life before God and intercede in prayer on behalf of the Church and its congregants. They have extensive biblical training, and they support the pastors, ministers, and evangelists by overseeing the ministries that visit and contact the sick, assisting in conducting the Church prayer calls and leading corporate prayer. Additionally, missionaries conduct services, read scriptures, and may deliver a word of God.
Administrators are dedicated members who are filled with the Holy Spirit and serve alongside the Pastor and Deacons to aid in managing the daily operations of the church. They collaborate with the hospitality team to coordinate and schedule church events and activities. Additionally, they maintain church records and manage databases, oversee accounting, prepare budgets and handle financial reporting. They also coordinate communication with church members, staff, and the community. Working in conjunction with deacons, they oversee facility management, which includes the maintenance and repair of church property, as well as managing permit filings and inspections. They ensure compliance with legal regulations and church policies while providing administrative support to church leadership. Furthermore, they assist with outreach and community events.
Deacons are appointed by the Pastor after first being tested in accordance with Scripture (1 Timothy 3:10). Deacons provide support to the Pastor and serve alongside the ministers by helping in the preparation and execution of worship services, which encompasses setting up for communion. Additionally, deacons aid in leading prayers and reading scriptures. They assist with baptisms, weddings, and funerals. They also support the Pastor and the administrators in the upkeep of the building. Deacons contribute to maintaining harmony within the Church. They serve on Church committees and auxiliaries. Deacons visit the sick and elderly to offer comfort and encouragement. Furthermore, they oversee the collection of offerings.
An usher’s responsibilities and role within the Body can be characterized by the gifts of "helps" mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:27-28. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. God has designated in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. An usher is an essential member of the Body of Christ, distinguished by their divinely bestowed ability to assist. "Helping" encompasses the concepts of grasping, understanding, perceiving, and addressing a disputant. It is imperative that they are saved, filled with the Holy Spirit, and lead a righteous life in the sight of God. An usher should embody love and concern for people, possessing a servant's heart. Ushers greet and welcome attendees as they arrive at the church. They distribute bulletins or programs to congregants. Ushers assist with seating arrangements, ensuring a seamless flow during services. They aid in collecting offerings and managing the collection process. Ushers provide guidance during emergencies, ensuring that safety protocols are adhered to. They respond to inquiries and offer assistance to both visitors and members.
Some members of the tract team are called to the office of Evangelists, but all members are committed to doing the "work as outlined in 2 Timothy 4:5.” But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry”. Members of the tract team distribute tracts which are short, simple presentations of the gospel message, printed in convenient pocket size, designed for easy distribution and use. They are saved and filled with the Holy Spirt and committed to a lifestyle of continuous prayer; they understand that success in witnessing is simply sharing Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God. There is no substitute for prayer.