Ministry Teams
Ministry teams are responsible for much of what gets done at CPC. Teams are led by one or more elders and consist of members and visitors who are interested in getting involved in a certain aspect of the church. Please join us!
Spiritual Growth Ministries
Worship and Music Team
- Co-Chairs: Susan Fernandez and Catherine Bartoli
- Activities: Scheduling liturgists (readers), live-stream operators, ushers/greeters, and communion servers; preparing and serving communion, hanging of paraments, banners and decorations and other details that keep worship running smoothly.
The purpose of the Worship and Music Team is to facilitate all things that pertain to worship and special services. This team meets once a month, currently on Zoom. This team oversees music as it relates to the enhancement of an inspiring worship experience. Serving on the Worship and Music team gives each member the opportunity to really feel a part of worship and is truly a joyful experience!
Spiritual Formation Team
- Chair: Janelle Collier
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Activities: Adult Sunday School, Lenten Book Studies, “About Town” activities, Children’s Sunday School, and Youth Group
Our Spiritual Formation team provides faith-building programs such as Bible studies, social issues classes and small groups. On Sunday mornings, while adults are in worship, our children engage with Scripture with hands-on activities. Our children’s choir rehearses each week at the end of this Sunday school hour. Our youth engage in service projects, retreats, and mission trips.
Outreach Ministries
Membership and Outreach Team
- Chair: Robin Manning
- Activities: Website, social media and outside banners
Welcoming new members, creating opportunities for members to connect to one another, and maintaining the church rolls, this team helps our church grow in Christ’s love. This team leads small groups, tracks membership, and invites new members to experience CPC through social media and advertising.
Neighbors Program
- Chair: Tom Clemons
- Activities: Guides the work of the Neighbors Program and Central Mission, public advocacy for the unhoused community.
The Neighbors Program is an active group of church members and community volunteers. They operate Central Mission, which serves breakfast to 80 unhoused neighbors each week and offers other services and support. They lead the congregation in collecting clothing and food donations for neighbors and offering fellowship for our neighbors.
Mission Team
- Chair: Steve Whichard
- Activities: Share the Love Mission Market, CROP Walk, Dessert Auction, Summer Service Week, Pride Festival, NAMI Walk, PCHAS Angel Tree
The Mission Team partners with local nonprofit organizations to provide donations and community service. Some of our partners include Manos de Cristo, Interfaith Action of Texas, the Refugee Collective, and Presbyterian Children’s Home and Services.
Stewardship Ministries
Stewardship Team
- Chair: Andy Sansom
- Activities: Stewardship campaigns
The Stewardship team strives to inspire faith-based generosity that supports the goals, objectives and vision of CPC.
Finance and Admin Team
- Co-Chairs: Elaine Crockett and Susan Richter
- Treasurer: Willyn Wahl Cherry
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Activities: Counting money on Sundays, tracking all financials
To ensure your monetary gifts are faithfully and responsibly used, our Finance Team carefully reviews the budget, submits monthly financial reports to the Session, and oversees the church’s financial policies.
Personnel Team
- Co-Chairs: Jim Furgeson and Kevin Cruser
- Activities: Advertises open positions, interviews new personnel, manages performance reviews for staff.
Supports the staff of the church and hires new personnel as needed.
Support Ministries
Facilities Team
- Co-Chairs: Mark Hastings and Linda Kreutz
- Activities: Constantly maintaining and upgrading our church building and grounds to provide welcoming, clean, safe, functional spaces for a wide variety of church and community activities.
This team is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the entire Central Presbyterian Church campus to excellently serve our programs and community.
Safety and Security Team
- Co-Chairs: Mark Hastings and Kevin Cruser
The Safety and Security Team works to ensure the safety of all those who attend worship or other activities at CPC.
