LEADERSHIP
At The Feast Church we believe in a doctrine called “the priesthood of all believers.” This means that we all have access to God through Jesus Christ and that we all have responsibility to serve the church. While the following leaders serve an important function in our church, ultimately it is essential that the whole church takes up the work of ministry. Leaders help “equip [God’s] people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Good leaders do not do the work of ministry as much as help the entire church take up the work of ministry.
LEADERSHIP TEAMS
At The Feast Church we have three main leadership teams. They are:
The Shepherding Team-This group of people looks out for the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of our community. They are tasked with being observant and engaged with those in our church, so that if someone has something they need to have help with, the shepherds stand ready to help or refer to someone who can. The Shepherding Team has the final say on issues pertaining to safety of the congregation, helping with financial needs, and the hiring and firing of pastoral staff. Any major policy decision involving how Scripture informs practice not listed elsewhere is determined by the Shepherding and Pastoring Team in concert.
The Pastoring Team-This group of people shapes the vision of our church and her outreach to the community. They are tasked with setting forth a plan of how the church will reach her goals and fulfill her mission. In order to do that well, the Pastoring Team is also the main teachers and preachers for the community, tasked with explaining God’s Word in a way that all can understand. Because of their role, our Pastoring Team tends to be on staff as well as having a theological education of some kind. Each Pastor has a specific role within the team. The Pastoring Team has the final say on issues pertaining to sermon/class topics and preparation, week to week operations (including worship time and location), outreach, and communications.
The Ministry Leadership Team-This group of people does the administrative work of the various programs and places involved with The Feast Church. They are tasked with making sure things run smoothly within a specific area of focus. The Ministry Leaders have the final say on the budget allotted to their ministry, the practical administration of their ministry, and helping volunteers within their ministry.
OTHER TEAMS
We have two other teams that meet to do some very specific tasks within our church. We see these teams as being far more focused on practical and legal matters than on the core work of the church. Those teams are:
Board of Directors-This is a legal entity that directs our church as a 501(c)3 corporation, incorporated in the state of RI. They have the final say in purchasing real estate, taking on debt, and maintaining our by-laws.
Budget Team-This is a team which determines what items and categories money will be allocated to each year. They have the final say in making and monitoring that budget.