Each year the congregation is presented a slate of Executive Board Officers, Mission Board Leaders, Elders, and Deacons for election. With the congregation’s affirmation, these leaders commit to guiding our church’s mission with faith, wisdom, and a spirit of service.
Executive Board
Executive Board – Role and Purpose
The Executive Board governs the business and affairs on behalf of the Congregation, in addition to making recommendations on matters that require approval through a Congregational vote. The Executive Board also forms and oversees all administrative committees in areas such as property, personnel, and finance. Members of the Executive Board are elected by the congregation for a 2 year term.

Mission Board, 2025
Mission Board – Role and Purpose
The Mission Board serves the Congregation by coordinating its Ministry Teams toward implementing and achieving the Mission and Vision of the Congregation. Membership of the Mission Board includes the Mission Board Chair, Executive Board Chair, the Chair of each Ministry Team, representatives from the Elders and Deacons, and all ministerial staff of the Congregation. The Chair of each Ministry Team is selected for a 1 year term by the Mission Board Chair (with the consent of the Executive Board Chair and Senior Minister, after consultation with the pertinent ministers and staff), with a maximum of 3 consecutive years of service.

Elder Council, 2025
Elder Council – Role and Purpose
Beargrass Elders make a covenant to be responsible for the spiritual life and development of the Congregation by presiding at Communion, greeting and assimilating visitors into the Beargrass community, shepherding members of the Congregation, and generally supporting the ministers and other leaders regarding the care and spiritual life of the Congregation. Elders are elected by the congregation for a 3 year term.

Deacon Council, 2025
Deacon Council – Role and Purpose
Beargrass Deacons make a covenant to be responsible for providing leadership in the servant ministries of the Congregation, including greeting and service in worship and actively engaging in the life of the Congregation (including participation in teams, activities, and events that support the Mission).

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