In today's rapidly changing world, churches face numerous challenges in effectively managing their operations and serving their congregations. A streamlined leadership structure can significantly enhance Plymouth Church's ability to fulfill its mission and adapt to evolving needs. By reorganizing the Council, committees, boards and teams, we aim to:
- Improve efficiency and decision-making
- Enhance communication and accountability
- Empower leaders and volunteers
- Align resources with the church's mission and vision
As part of the Council Reorganizing and Restructuring under a Board governed/Staff-lead leadership model, we wish to share three notable updates:
(1) Council has sunsetted the Library Committee. The Library is closed and no longer operating. Please return any checked out books to the church front desk. Council is exploring future developments and use of the space to grow the ministries at Plymouth.
(2) The Community Service and Social Action Board is combined with a reconstituted Investment Committee and will be responsible for oversight of the endowment investments and oversee the process for community grants. Previously the Finance Committee merged with the Investment Committee and became the Fiscal Committee; a reconstituted Finance Committee will provide oversight and support of Plymouth's finances, but no longer oversee investments.
(3) The creation of a Justice Equity Ministry which will, in part, connect members in covenant with justice work in our church, city and beyond.
(4) The Developer Selection Committee, formed two years ago as a short-term committee of those interested in committing to the effort, will be sunsetted since its work is done. Senior Pastor and lay leaders will continue to be in conversation with the development community regarding the potential future for Plymouth's property, as appropriate.
Stay tuned for further news on reorganizing and restructuring.
—Church Council