Councils & Committees
Pullen's governance is a flat organizational structure of five councils with prescribed duties and responsibilities whose decisions are vetted through a coordinating council with representatives of the five councils and with churchwide decisions vested only in the congregation. Click here for an organizational chart. The council descriptions can be found below.
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Congregational Care Council
The Congregational Care Council undergirds and equips the church in our support of and care for each other as it encourages us to be ministers to one another. The Council organizes and coordinates the work of the following groups: Home Based Ministry, Good Samaritan Ministry, Crisis Care, Special Ministries, Bereavement Care, Hospital Care, Membership, and Inclusion Ministry. The Council consists of six at-large members.
Coordinating Council
The Coordinating Council is a vital link in promoting teamwork and coordinating the related efforts of the Deacons, Councils, committees, individual members and staff in fulfilling the goals of Pullen's programs and ministries. This Council reviews proposals from other councils and committees and, if necessary, schedules them for congregational deliberation. The Council consists of a representative from each of the five other councils and six elected at-large members. In addition to its churchwide focus, the Council directly oversees the work of the following administrative committees: Archives and History, Buildings and Grounds, Fellowship, Finance, Hospitality, Nominating, Personnel, Siler Garden, Trustee, and Volunteer Coordinator.
Deacon Council
The Deacon Council is a deliberative body that focuses on significant issues in the life of the church. The twelve Deacons
facilitate Pullen's envisioning and futuring, and provide guidance and leadership for implementing plans that are developed from that process. Deacons provide and prepare the Communion elements and assist in the serving of Communion.
Education Council
The Education Council oversees the educational ministries for children, youth, young adults, and adults, including Sunday School, Wednesday offerings, and other educational programs. The Council consists of six at-large members and one representative each from the Children's, Youth, Young Adult, Adult Education, Library, and Wednesday Night committees.
Missions and Outreach Council
The Missions and Outreach Council leads our ministry beyond our church walls, promoting peace, justice, and reconciliation in our community and around the world as we attempt to follow Jesus' model of servanthood. The involvement of Pullen groups in outreach ministries and our funding of organizations that serve persons in need are coordinated through this Council. The Council consists of six at-large members and one representative from each of the following Mission Groups: Pullen Mission Women, Peace and Justice/Community of the Cross of Nails, American Baptist Churches, Blessing of Life, Cuba, Care of Creation, Alliance of Baptists, Nicaragua Connection, Vegetarian Encouragement, and Health Care Working Group.
Worship Council
The Worship Council promotes intentional spiritual reflection and enrichment, the support of our music programs, and the nurturing of our worship community. The council consists of six at-large members and one representative each from the Sanctuary, Wedding and Union, Ushering, and Funeral committees.