Thank you for participating in our first Listening Session on Sunday, May 31. We will continue evaluating matters related to our church polity, constitution, and bylaws. We want to hear from you as we prayerfully consider how our church makes decisions together and how we can move forward with trust, accountability, and shared mission.
What was covered
During the session, we discussed
• What church polity is — a simple framework for understanding authority, accountability, and trust within the church
• How other churches approach governance through several common polity models
• How our current structure functions, including the relationship between the congregation, governing board, and staff
• Which decisions may best belong to the congregation and which may be entrusted to church leadership
Your Voice Matters
We still want your honest feedback on questions such as:
• Which decisions feel essential for the congregation to make?
• What helps build trust in church leadership and governance?
• Where have you experienced confusion or frustration in our current structure?
• What communication or reporting would help you stay informed and engaged?
We sincerely appreciate your participation, feedback, and prayerful engagement as we work together thoughtfully, transparently, and collaboratively as a church body.
“Let all things be done decently and in order.” — 1 Corinthians 14:40