We rely heavily on the use of committees for their expertise and input as it relates to focus areas. There are two types of committees, “Standing” and “Ad hoc.” Standing Committees are permanent in nature and meet on a regular basis. Ad hoc committees are formed for a particular need and are dissolved or suspended at the completion of their task.
Standing Committees:
Compensation: Acts on a Board level as an independent body setting salary levels for principle employees in alignment with industry standards. They assist with the developing of employee policies, establishing staff benefits, and the general compliance with taxation regulations.
Finance: Provides general oversight of the ministry finances, establishes financial accountability, assists with the setting of general budgeting, and develops methods to increase revenues.
Praise & Worship: Establishes standards, policy, and procedural recommendations for the praise and worship at our events.
Publications: Primarily provides review of books prior to production concerning cover design, formatting, color, imagery, sizing etc.
Ad Hoc Committees:
Advisory Committee: The Advisory Committee is called together whenever the Board feels that it needs specific support and counsel at a critical juncture of the growth of the ministry. The last meeting of the Advisory Committee was held at Earlham College in August of 2001, the point at which the Board of Directors was expanded to five members and requirements for ordination were determined.
Camp Vision Steering: Furnishes general input concerning long range planning, land use, and construction projects.
Event Committees: Event committees are formed prior to each event for their general steering, production, promotion, and smooth running. Each event committee includes a Spiritual Coordinator, Event Coordinator, and a Physical Coordinator. Additional event team positions are filled depending on the nature of the particular event.
Fellowship Community: Initial development of the Fellowship Community concept. Provides ongoing input on the continuing clarification of its governance and other specific fellowship issues on an as needed basis.
Ordination Board: This committee is composed of all ordained members of our community, and convenes occasionally around issues of accountability, consideration of candidates for ordination, and review of the ordination process and commitment.
Research and Teaching: The committee forms around particular research and teaching projects that require a “meeting of the minds” to ensure biblical accuracy, timeliness, or issues of the heart in the communication of God’s Word. This committee also plans to gather a “Research Fellowship” on an annual basis to act as a venue for evaluating new research, or hearing dissenting views concerning existing ministry teaching.
Women's Ministry: The purpose of our Women's Ministry is to speak to the heart of women's desires and concerns, as well as to reclaim the empowering design the Lord has set forth for women.
