Grace Chapel's Board of Elders

 
Our Board of Elders is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and accountability for the overall ministry of Grace Chapel. The Elder Board consists of lay leaders who are elected at our Annual Meeting, and also includes our Senior and Executive Pastors. This dedicated group meets regularly; the latest developments from our Board of Elders, including minutes from our regular meetings, are provided below.

Responsibilities of the Overseeing Elders
A short description of the Constitutional and Biblical responsibilities of the Overseeing Elders of Grace Chapel.


Constitutional Responsibilities of Overseeing Elders

Purpose. The Overseeing Elders shall be the spiritual guardians of the church and be responsible for the spiritual development of the church, according to the teachings of Scripture and the Constitution and Bylaws.

General Responsibilities. The Overseeing Elders shall be responsible for assuring the management of the activities of the church on behalf of the members. They will provide guidance to the Senior Pastor in the spiritual oversight and the administration of the total ministry of the church. … They will assure the ministry conforms to the teaching of Scripture, these Bylaws, and the stated purposes of the church.


Biblical responsibilities of Overseeing Elders

The metaphor most often used in New Testament to describe spiritual leaders is shepherd. Shepherds cared for, protected and lead their flocks. Grace Chapel Elders, partnering with the Senior Pastor and the Pastoral Staff, shepherd and steward Grace Chapel by four specific duties:

  1. Spiritual Growth – ensure all teaching and ministries conform to biblical accuracy, consistent with historical evangelical doctrine; leading people to grow in their faith and getting closer to God.

  2. Care and Comfort - pray for and with people and support them in times of physical illness, emotional distress, financial difficulty, personal and relational stress or spiritual direction.
     
  3. Ministry Oversight - ensure the public services, ministry programs and financial resources are conducted with excellence and effectiveness to reach the unchurched and disciple believers to go deeper in their devotion.

  4. Vision – developing plans and strategies to be constantly boldly stewarding ways to advancing Christ’s Kingdom within our sphere of influence