Our Leadership
Calvary Bible is organized in such a way that we recognize the dual biblical principles of leadership. First, we recognize that Jesus Christ is the head of the church and He has ultimate authority over our lives. We recognize that he works in the lives of individual believers through the Holy Spirit to accomplish is purposes in this world. Second, we recognize that Jesus established leaders within his church to bring unity and direction for each church body. Jesus never intended to create "Lone Ranger" Christians nor did he intend to have manipulative controlling leaders. He desires his church to be led by Godly men and women who respect all members of the body as important yet who listen to the Lord regarding direction for the church's ministry and activities.
Calvary Bible has a congregational form of government that is led by a General Board appointed by the congregation. This board consists of eight members with each member having a specific role in the oversight of the church. Each of these positions with their respective leaders are listed below. Calvary Bible also believes that the Lord has given spiritual gifts equally to both men and women and we allow women to serve on our General Board. There is one area of leadership that we believe the Scriptures reserves for men only. These leaders are the elders of the church which includes the senior pastor.
For a complete description of each of these areas of ministry and their role in the church you may download a copy of our by-laws found at the bottom of our Statement of Faith page.
Calvary Bible is organized in such a way that we recognize the dual biblical principles of leadership. First, we recognize that Jesus Christ is the head of the church and He has ultimate authority over our lives. We recognize that he works in the lives of individual believers through the Holy Spirit to accomplish is purposes in this world. Second, we recognize that Jesus established leaders within his church to bring unity and direction for each church body. Jesus never intended to create "Lone Ranger" Christians nor did he intend to have manipulative controlling leaders. He desires his church to be led by Godly men and women who respect all members of the body as important yet who listen to the Lord regarding direction for the church's ministry and activities.
Calvary Bible has a congregational form of government that is led by a General Board appointed by the congregation. This board consists of eight members with each member having a specific role in the oversight of the church. Each of these positions with their respective leaders are listed below. Calvary Bible also believes that the Lord has given spiritual gifts equally to both men and women and we allow women to serve on our General Board. There is one area of leadership that we believe the Scriptures reserves for men only. These leaders are the elders of the church which includes the senior pastor.
For a complete description of each of these areas of ministry and their role in the church you may download a copy of our by-laws found at the bottom of our Statement of Faith page.
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Senior Pastor: James Seal
General Board Chairman: Virg Kardell Elder Board Chairman: Ray Edgecomb Trustee Chairperson: Carl Johnson Financial Secretary: Temp. Jan Kardell Board Secretary: Jan Kardell |
Deaconess Chairperson: Lauren Walton
Worship Service Team Chairperson: Deborah Sobotka Missions Team Chairperson: John Schwarte Christian Education Team Chairperson: Mary Jean Roberson Treasurer: Karen Kai |