SoCal Network Executive Presbyters & Regions

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE PRESBYTER MINISTRY DESCRIPTION

Qualifications for Regional Executive Presbyter: Regional Executive Presbyters shall be ordained ministers of mature experience, sound Christian character, and ability who have been members of the Network, in good standing, for at least two consecutive years directly prior to their nomination, and who have resided within said region from which they are nominated for 12 consecutive months immediately preceding their election. (bylaws Article IX, Section 2 A)

The Qualities of the Regional Executive Presbyter

The effective new Regional Executive Presbyter will be a team builder
The effective Regional Executive Presbyter will be someone who is a visionary leader, with the ability to communicate and coordinate with all the ministers and churches in the region
The effective Regional Executive Presbyter will be one who understands our three purposes and who is able to translate those purposes into actions that actually REACH lost people, INSPIRE leaders and EMPOWER their region's churches

The Roles of the Regional Executive Presbyter

Serve on the SoCal Network's Executive Presbytery with all roles and responsibilities as outlined in the bylaws
Set goals for the region that reflect the purposes of the Network as a whole
Oversight of the region's Network Affiliated Churches, to include but not be limited to reporting, evaluation and training
Coordinate church planting, setting target areas and identifying potential planters
Encourage leadership training and development for ministers and churches in the region
Lead fellowship within the region
Oversight of the credentialing process, including identifying potential ministerial candidates
Oversight of the receipt, disbursement and accounting for regional funds
Maintain positive relations with the various Intercultural Fellowships represented in the region, ensuring that every church and minister in the region
Be available to assist the region's General Council churches in any way possible, including times of pastoral transition

Below you will find the current Regional Executive Presbyters and the regions they oversee. Click on their name to contact them or their region to find out more information.