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This past Tuesday, we once again met as Elders, starting as we usually do on our knees in a time of prayer for our church. We brought before the Lord many items of praise and the many burdens that people in our congregation are carrying. We started our meeting by reviewing a chapter on church government in the book Systematic Theology (Wayne Grudem) and the article A Job Description for Lay Elders (9Marks). We then had a robust discussion on what it means to lead as a plurality of elders. It is beautiful to learn and grow together in grace as church leaders, and we are thankful for the unity and respect we have for one another as elders. read more

This month’s meeting began with our bi-annual pastor-elder dinner. I always look forward to this particular gathering—and not just because of the meal!—because it is a great time of fellowship with all the fantastic people that lead our church so faithfully and well! It is an opportunity for elders and pastors to get together, break bread, chat candidly about life and ministry, and finally pray for our pastors. We are so blessed to have such genuine, faithful, hardworking pastors that care and lead our church community. read more

Happy Easter everyone! As I write this, we are in the week prior to Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. The Easter weekend, a time to celebrate the Good News, was certainly one topic of prayer as the Elders met for our monthly time together. We long to see many people impacted by the Holy Spirit and transformed this Easter across the many Christian churches in Chilliwack and the Eastern Fraser Valley. read more

Central’s Elders met this past week to spend time in discussion around what many of you were able to get a glimpse of at the recent Annual General Meeting. As with all our meetings, we began in a time of prayer for our church, our ministry partners, our staff, and one another. We spent time praying for the those who are hurting, as well as celebrating the many good things that God is doing. As the AGM took place at the beginning of March, we spent some time debriefing how it went, any potential changes for next year, and making sure that any outstanding items and questions coming out it were being addressed. read more

In October 2024, my life came to a screeching halt. After 20 years in youth ministry, I was asked to take a break. This wasn’t a sabbatical or a time of refreshment—it was a forced pause, a moment where leadership had to step in and say: It’s time for you to step away from ministry. read more

Our Elder’s recently met this past week. We began by lifting our hearts in prayer and asking God for guidance as we lead his church and his people to become authentic followers of Christ. We prayed for those in need, both within our church and the greater community. We also spent time praying with individuals who came seeking prayer and trusting in God’s promises to hear and answer their needs according to His perfect will. As Elders our primary focus is to support and nurture our church by diligently discerning God’s direction and call for our congregation. We are passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and creating an environment where individuals can grow deeper in their faith. We are grateful that many individuals participated in different opportunities for spiritual growth through the Counselling in Communities work shop, the Preaching Lab, and the Courageous Evangelism course. Those who participated in the Counselling in Community workshop learnt how to walk alon read more

This past week we had our monthly elders meeting, and as we do most meetings we started off with a time of prayer. This month we were joined by most of the deacons in our church and spent time praying with people who came for prayer as well as many other prayer requests that were submitted throughout the month leading up to our meeting. read more

The head of Central Community Church is Jesus Christ. As a church, we strive to be faithful to Jesus and live out His purposes in our community and world. On a practical level, Jesus gifts and calls individuals to give leadership to His church. read more

The Elders met for prayer on the evening of Tuesday, December 17th at the Chilliwack Campus. Our prayer time was followed by a meeting to discuss 4 primary topics: Campus Autonomy, Finances, Ministry, Staffing. read more

The Elders of Central Community Church met on the evening of November 19th at the Chilliwack Campus. We broke bread, sharing a meal with the pastoral staff along with a time of fellowship and prayer. Although we encounter trials, anxieties, and discouragement, we also share a common bond of joy and peace in our Lord Jesus and that, through all adversities, He sustains us individually and in community through His Grace, the Word and the Holy Spirit. This is a great and wonderful mystery that makes my heart glad. read more