Church Government
FBCG is committed to a congregational form of government, which means that while we are led by our Senior Pastor and Executive Council, we believe that the membership of the church must participate in the governance and major decisions of the church family.
Executive Council
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Church Chairman
Jim Buckalew
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Presides as chairman of the congregation, the Executive Council, the Pastoral Relations Committee and oversees the fulfillment of the duties of the boards, officers and Executive Council.
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Church Chairman-Elect
Robin McCart
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Is in preparation to assume duties of the Church Chairman, serves as Church Parliamentarian, Church Corporate Secretary, and serves as presiding officer of the congregation in the absence of the Church Chairman.
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Business Board Chairman
Jenny Scott
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Responsible for the maintenance of physical and financial resources of the church and directs the preparation and audit of the annual church budget.
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Spiritual Life Board Chairman
Gaelen Cole
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Coordinates the undershepherding of the church family, involving them in all church activities that are designed to stimulate spiritual growth, and assist the pastoral team in planning worship and public services of the church.
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Christian Education Board Chairman
Steve Bauserman
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Responsible to stimulate and guide the birth and growth of disciples by providing balanced learning experiences in essential areas including Bible doctrine, Christian apologetics, ministering skills and practical Christian living through such agencies as Sunday School, nursery services, children's programs, youth ministries and Library services.
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Mission Outreach Board Chairman
Gino Potesta |
Responsible to provide information and build awareness of spiritual needs beyond the ministries of the local church and create an atmosphere and climate which will stimulate personal interest in and investigation of outreach opportunities and relate to the specific interests and response levels of children, youth and adults.
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Personnel Board Chairman
Doug Walton |
Responsible for the discovery and collection of the God-given gifts of individuals in the congregation and creation of a data base that will assist the church staff and Executive Council in filling service opportunities in the church.
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