Who and what are the Church committees?

Elected leaders fulfill vital governance roles for Pasadena Community Church (Church). These committees are composed of a diverse group of Christ-followers from all campuses who seek to foster a vibrant, healthy, ethical and sustainable church that strives toward its purpose of “building a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians.” Below are the committee structure and key objectives. To learn more, reach out to office@pccumc.org.

Church Council

Serves as the chief governing body and the executive agency of the church between annual Church Conference meetings

• Establishes vision, sets the direction and initiates strategy planning for church’s mission and ministries
• Provides for policy approval and oversight of the church’s administration
• Ensures congregational development leads to the fulfillment of the church’s purpose
• The Council is comprised of elected lay leaders, committee chairs, campus representatives, and staff.

Staff Parish Relations Committee

Serves as the liaison between the congregation and its employees and clergy

• Oversees the church’s compensation, employment, and benefit practices
• Evaluates and recommends clergy candidates from our congregation
• Connects with existing staff to understand employee satisfaction
• Makes recommendations to the Annual Conference regarding the appointment of pastors to the Church

Board of Trustees

Oversees the church’s real, personal, and intellectual property

• Establishes policies and practices regarding receipt, management, and disposal of church property
• Reviews plan for strategic building investments, e.g., roofing, asphalt, HVAC, audio/visual equipment, IT equipment
• Oversees land acquisition and construction planning for current and future sites
• Reviews the Church’s plans for insurance, continuity, and protection

Finance Committee

Planning, administration, and oversight of fiscal policy

• Oversees budget and financial health of the church
• Reviews and approves the annual financial audit
• Develops plans to fund future building improvements, campus growth, and other needed investments

Endowment Committee (Foundation Trust)

Cultivates planned gifts to ensure the church’s future

• Encourages legacy gift contributions that support the ministry of the Church
• Fosters donor relationship development
• Receives, invests, and distributes the Foundation’s assets for the benefit of the church’s mission

PASADENA COMMUNITY CHURCH

2021 to 2023 Elected Leaders