Our Committees

Plans and carries out Vacation Bible School as a focused week of Bible teaching, worship, missions, recreation, and fellowship for children and families.  
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Recommend a theme, dates, schedule, curriculum, and age-group structure for church approval.
  • Recruit and organize teachers, assistants, registration workers, recreation leaders, kitchen workers, decorators, and security/check-in volunteers.
  • Coordinate registration, classroom assignments, attendance records, supplies, meals/snacks, missions offering, music, and the closing program.
  • Provide volunteer orientation covering child safety, emergency procedures, supervision, classroom expectations, and check-in/check-out.
  • Prepare a budget and obtain approval before purchases; keep receipts and provide a final accounting. Promote VBS throughout the church and community and follow up with visiting families.
  • Evaluate the week, document lessons learned, store reusable materials, and submit a brief report.
Recommended Committee Structure
  • Recommended membership: 5 members, including a chairperson and a secretary/record keeper. Additional volunteers may assist with approved projects and events.
  • Suggested meeting schedule: Monthly January-May; twice monthly in June or during the 8-10 weeks before VBS; one evaluation meeting afterward.
  • Annual expectations: Organize at the beginning of the church year, prepare a simple ministry plan and budget request, keep brief meeting notes, coordinate dates with the church calendar, and submit a year-end summary.
Builds Christian fellowship by planning churchwide meals, activities, celebrations, and approved trips for all ages.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop an annual calendar of fellowship events that complements the church calendar.
  • Plan event purpose, date, location, transportation, cost, food, setup, cleanup, and accessibility.
  • Coordinate reservations, permission forms, emergency contacts, drivers, and adult supervision for trips.
  • Communicate clear details, deadlines, costs, and cancellation plans to participants.
  • Work with other committees when events involve children, youth, seniors, outreach, or facilities.
  • Use approved purchasing and reimbursement practices and provide receipts for all expenditures.
  • Review each major event and recommend improvements.
Recommended Committee Structure
  • Recommended membership: 5 members, including a chairperson and a secretary/record keeper. Additional volunteers may assist with approved projects and events.
  • Suggested meeting schedule: Every other month, plus 4-6 weeks before major events or trips.
  • Annual expectations: Organize at the beginning of the church year, prepare a simple ministry plan and budget request, keep brief meeting notes, coordinate dates with the church calendar, and submit a year-end summary.
Leads the church in sharing the gospel and serving neighbors through intentional community outreach and follow-up.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Identify community needs and recommend practical outreach projects.
  • Plan visitation, invitation campaigns, service projects, community events, and follow-up with guests.
  • Coordinate outreach materials, prayer support, volunteer training, and assignments.
  • Maintain appropriate contact lists while protecting personal information.
  • Partner with local ministries and community organizations when approved by church leadership.
  • Invite new contacts to worship, small groups, children/youth ministries, and special events.
  • Track participation and outcomes and report ministry opportunities to the church.
Recommended Committee Structure
  • Recommended membership: 5 members, including a chairperson and a secretary/record keeper. Additional volunteers may assist with approved projects and events.
  • Suggested meeting schedule: Monthly, with additional planning meetings before major outreach events.
  • Annual expectations: Organize at the beginning of the church year, prepare a simple ministry plan and budget request, keep brief meeting notes, coordinate dates with the church calendar, and submit a year-end summary.