Serving on a committee is a great way to get involved in RB Community. Below are descriptions of our current committees
COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS
Administration & Finance *
The Administration & Finance Committee oversees the finances and administrative systems of the Church. Committee members work with staff in preparing the annual budget. They oversee Church investments and endowment funds. The committee approves major capital and project expenditures, and they review and approve annual compensation and benefits expense. The Committee also develops and oversees Church policy and procedures and acts on behalf of the Church in all legal matters. We need more members "at large" with financial experience and/or training, and we should have a new member with a legal background. * Bill Bokesch willboke@san.rr.com
Communications & Technology *
The Communications & Technology committee leads a wide range of technology and communications initiatives for the church. On the technology side, committee members build and help implement the strategies for how to improve the technology that our staff and congregation use and see every day. On the communications side, we communicate and promote Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church ministry and mission within RB Community and outside our church community and provide transparency of church activities. Barbara Weeks barbw@san.rr.com
Facilities *
The Facilities Committee strives to ensure our facilities are well designed, equipped and maintained in order to fulfill our mission to God. Managing church facilities is not a one-time event; however, it’s a continuous process that requires funding resources, planning, and an organized process to maintain and plan for its use. The Facilities Committee is a team of Elders, Volunteers and staff members. This team works tirelessly to ensure that the campus is kept safe, clean, well maintained, and is aesthetically pleasing for members and visitors. Focus areas include: General System Maintenance, Custodial, Meeting Space Scheduling, Campus Landscape, Campus Aesthetics, Facility Sustainment, Safety/Risk Management, Equipment and Systems Assessment, Supporting Events and Facility Volunteer Management.
Volunteer skills needed: mechanical, electrical, civil engineering, landscape and interior design and maintenance; plumbing, painting, carpentry, concrete, stucco, flooring repair and installation; facilities management, contract and project management; scheduling, drafting (AutoCADD), construction plan reading, building and fire code knowledge; commercial kitchen management, security, fire and ADA safety systems installation and management, solar electric and roofing maintenance. Openings for all areas available.
The care and maintenance of RB Community’s property can send a strong message to those who use it. We work to create a positive impact on RB Community members and the surrounding community in which we reside. Contact: Gabby Martin gabby@rbcommunity.org , Brad Kutzner jbkutzner@hotmail.com or Warren Johnson wbjohnson@sbcglobal.net
Family and Youth Committee *
The Family and Youth Ministries Committee is focused on the representation of young people and families in the church. This is achieved through physical and spiritual support of our young community members, families, and ministry team. We work together to facilitate connections within the church community and its resources, as well as to discern direction on important decisions affecting families and youth. This committee is seeking people who are willing to engage in family ministries and the larger congregation as a whole. Andy Watt awatt333@gmail.com
Hospitality *
The Hospitality committee focuses on welcoming all people to the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church campus. Hospitality staff and volunteers serve in many capacities to provide our church family and new friends fun, welcoming, Christ-centered activities at RB Community. Hospitality includes greeting for Sunday services, decorating our campus for the holidays, hosting appreciation lunches, new member brunch, Courtyard snacks on Sunday, serving at various events planned for all age groups, Breakfast in Bethlehem, Christmas Brunch and others. Other Hospitality coordinated events include annual Men’s and Women’s retreats, Easter Egg hunt for the kids and many other programs for fun, worship and fellowship. Volunteers are always welcome! Leah Brown leahb92123@gmail.com
Human Resources (HR)
Our Human Resource Committee (HR) exists to ensure policies, procedures and processes are current to support our employees and volunteers, as well as to keep everyone safe while on campus. Annually HR is also responsible for preparing the compensation package of all employees for the church budget and for assuring each employee gets a performance evaluation. We also strive to foster a positive work environment free of any reprisals, assuring that each employee has someone in HR to whom they can go to voice an opinion or concern confidentially. Mel Nevillemenevils@pacbell.net
Missions
The RB Community Missions Committee is chartered to help our church fulfill the Great Commission: to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ to every person and to make disciples of all the nations. We are a standing committee of the congregation which works to reach, serve and save God’s people beyond our church family through local mission outreach and mission/missionary support in communities beyond our reach. Karissa McKennamissionscommittee@rbcommunity.org
Officer Nominating
The purpose of the Officer Nominating Committee (ONC) is to identify potential candidates for leadership as elders and deacons, to evaluate their qualifications, to discern the authenticity of their calling and to forward nominees to the congregation for approval. ONC is also responsible for soliciting nominations for and vetting two congregational representatives* for membership on the following year's ONC, presenting them to the congregation for its approval. In addition, Session may call the ONC to bring nominations to the congregations for other committees as needed. Scripture basis for ONC: Titus 1:5 Larry Martin onc@rbcommunity.org
Stewardship
The mission of the Stewardship committee is to make the congregation aware of the opportunities to share their time and talents in the life of our church. Each Fall, the committee organizes the program for Annual Giving. Our goal is to be transparent in our finances so all can actively participate in the growth of our church. Chuck Deckertcdeckert219@yahoo.com
Worship & Arts
The Worship and Arts Committee provides a forum for discussing and planning long-range strategies to enhance worship and to foster the growth of music and arts at RB Community Church. W&A.is a conduit between the congregation, staff, and Session in the areas of worship, music, theater, and visual arts. The committee strives to educate the congregation in areas such as PCUSA beliefs, worship symbols and art in the church, including rotating displays in our art gallery. Chair: Nancy Hylbert - nlthrb@gmail..com
* Denotes that the committee has at-large, congregational openings for 2024.