Our Board of Directors and Board of Elders help care for our church in various ways.

Our directors are voted in by the congregation to oversee, advise. They help with vision planning and other business and administrative duties based on the needs of the Staff and the Congregation as a whole.

Roles of the Board of Directors
As further outlined in FOC's Constitution and By-laws -

1. The Board of Directors shall watch over the doctrine, life, and administration of the office of the pastor(s) and staff of the congregation.
2. The Board of Directors shall supervise the Senior Pastor and ensure proper supervision of the rest of the church staff. Such supervision shall enable the staff to develop and implement new strategies and programs to accomplish the mission of the congregation.
3. The Board of Directors shall transact or supervise the transaction of all legal and general business of the congregation.
4. The Board of Directors shall conduct the business within the limitations of the annual operating budget of the Congregation approved by the Voters’ Assembly.
5. The Board of Directors shall develop and maintain a 5-year plan that clearly outlines the desired results and goals of the congregation. The congregation will be allowed to make input on the plan. Progress toward the desired results and goals will be discussed at quarterly Board of Directors meetings and at bi-annual Voters’ Assembly meetings.
6. The Board of Directors shall semi-annually report to the Voters’ Assembly on the organizational and financial condition of the congregation (Article 2 of By-Laws). It shall also recommend an annual operating budget to the Voters’ Assembly.
7. The Board of Directors shall consult as necessary with appropriate Ministry Directors regarding staffing and policy making for specific ministries.
8. The Board of Directors shall implement a “policy-based” governance structure. Policies and procedures will be developed and maintained that will ensure the efficient and effective operation of the congregation.

Comprised of individuals voted in by the Congregation to provide spiritual care based on the needs of the Congregation.

Roles of the Board of Elders
As further outlined in FOC's Constitution and By-laws -

The Board of Elders shall consist of a minimum of six men, with the Head Elder selected by the Board of Elders. The Board of Elders, acting as an extension of the Pastoral Office, shall assist FOC Pastoral Staff with the congregational ministry. This assistance involves the following roles:
a. Support the Pastoral Staff.
b. Help meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of our members and visitors, caring about the "heartbeat" of the congregation.
c. Work with the Pastoral Staff and Board of Directors to ensure the spiritual needs of the congregation are met.