In our Statement of Faith, we affirm that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church. In a very real sense we believe that He is the Head of Providence Church. He rules among us through the instructions He gave us in the Scriptures and as we seek His will and wisdom in prayer.

As Christ’s leadership is distributed throughout our church, there are four groups where authority resides – the members of the church, the elders, the pastoral staff, and the ministry teams. The members of Providence Church collectively have the ultimate authority over the church and it’s direction. They exercise their authority directly at duly called congregational meetings for the purpose of making major decisions and through selecting elders, pastoral staff, and ministry team leaders.

In order for our church to operate with FOCUS, the elders have set up ministry teams to lead, serve, and coordinate the ministries of Providence Church. These teams have the freedom to determine the direction of their ministry areas as long as it is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the church. Ministry Teams perform some of the responsibilities of the congregation by leading specific ministries of Providence Church, as defined by the elders. Ministry team members are first selected by the Nominating Committee, then voted into position by the congregation. Each ministry team leader serves a two-year term.

Current ministry teams lead the following areas of our church:
*denotes Ministry Team Chairperson

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Administration
The Administration Ministry Team creates and enforces all necessary procedures to protect the church’s property, facilities, employees, and volunteers. In addition, the team ensures that the facility, employees, and ministry programming operate in an ethical and efficient manner.

Angela Cawrse
Dale Roskom
Kevin Doss
Joe McClure*
Staff Liaison -- Jim Hagen

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Assimilation
The Assimilation Ministry Team implements programs and ministries that welcome people to Providence Church and help them become part of our church body. The team equips members from the congregation to ensure that new visitors are greeted warmly and personally connected though relationships and FLOCKS Groups. These relationships should lead to active Christian care for others and membership in the church. Practically, this team coordinates the greeters, the Information Center, PB&J Lunches, and the Providence 101 Membership Class.

Diane Koch
Holly Adkins
Martha Nickel
Susan Young*
Staff Liaison -- Lisa Ulery

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Children
The Children’s Ministry Team desires to glorify God by encouraging and enabling our children to experience God through worship and study. We strive to partner with the family in laying a spiritual foundation that will lead to a life-long relationship with Christ. The key areas of responsibility involve Sunday morning programming, which includes volunteer recruitment, training, and curriculum. The ministry team also provides vision for Vacation Bible School in the summer and any additional events or programming the team envisions as appropriate for our children.

Stacey Hallett
Julie Flinner
Kris Fyffe
Renee Banal*
Staff Liaison -- Tammy McClure

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Men's
The Men’s Ministry Team develops and implements programs and ministries that will integrate men into Providence Church and help them grow in spiritual maturity. Key responsibilities include developing and organizing social events, men’s Bible studies, and occasional trips and retreats.

Ray Lowe
Joe Flinner*
Kevin Sweet
Phil Bonus
Staff Liaison -- Brian Pachinger

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Domestic Missions
The Domestic Missions Ministry Team develops and oversees Providence Church’s efforts to take the Gospel into communities which are beyond the bounds of our congregation’s geographic or cultural reach. Key areas of responsibility include encouraging the congregation to support missionary activity, identifying and overseeing the church’s supported missionaries, and building prayer support from the congregation toward our church’s mission efforts.

Dean Gray*
Andrea Glau
Greg Killius
Debbie Moorhead
Staff Liaison -- Jim Bzdafka

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Nominating Committee
The Nominating Ministry Team identifies and selects qualified candidates to serve on ministry teams. In order to find qualified candidates, they seek input from the congregation, current ministry team leaders, elders and staff, and initiate conversations with prospective candidates about ministry opportunities. The slate they develop is then presented to the elders for approval prior to being voted on by the congregation.

Michele Schoenherr
Dave Gray
Kathy Foldesy*
Lynn Donaldson
Staff Liaison -- Jim Hagen

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Women's
The Women’s Ministry Team seeks to assist and encourage women in their Christian faith by providing opportunities to the study God’s Word, pray, fellowship, outreach, serve, and worship. This group of women coordinates and plans weekly Bible studies, retreats, brunches, socials, prayer groups, MOPS, the quilting ministry, and other service opportunities.

Erin Hepner
Sandy Bartlett*
Kristine Meaux
Cindy Kilgore
Staff Liaison -- Lisa Sellers

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Worship Arts
The Worship Arts Ministry Team plans, leads, and oversees worship arts programming that focuses God’s people on Him. Key areas of planning and oversight include Sunday mornings, special events, music, A/V, and arts support. Their responsibilities also include interviewing and auditioning new worship team applicants and overseeing seasonal decorations.

Scott Rudge
Janet Maltbie
Tammy Bosley
Charlene Perkins*
Staff Liaison -- Corb Felgenhour

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Youth
The Youth Ministry Team develops and oversees plans that will provide every student the opportunity to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Key responsibilities include working with the youth staff (David Boerema, Brian Pachinger, and Val O'Brien) to ensure that plans are in place to accomplish that mission. The team is also encouraged to get personally involved with the youth group by leading a small group or volunteering at youth events.

Jennifer Janis
Darlene Konstan
Jason Hepner
Mandy Yarham
Scott Evans
Julie Ferrell
Staff Liaison -- David Boerema

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Facility & Grounds
Working closely with the Office and Facility Manager, the Facility & Grounds Ministry Team ensures that the facility and grounds are well maintained, in good repair, and ready to be used in ministry by the congregation. This ministry team identifies and mobilizes volunteers to perform the occasional but necessary maintenance, repairs, and special projects that present themselves. Most of the ongoing, routine maintenance would be performed by our custodial staff and outside vendors.

Rick Banal
Rick Gerent
Mike Young
Linda Gebhardt
Staff Liaison -- Lisa Sellers