Caldwell's Committees

Christian Education Committee
Education is an integral part of the ministry of Caldwell Presbyterian Church that helps each person grow in faith, knowledge, and the love of God. Thus, the members shall have the opportunity to continue their education by attending classes, films, videos, speakers etc., offered each year by Christian Education. Areas of Education include: Church School, Youth and Adult Education, Vacation Bible School, library, and the Communicants Classes.

Congregational Care Committee
The Congregational Care Committee promotes hospitality. The committee oversees the visitation and care of the congregation and encourages them to use their talents as disciples of Jesus Christ here at Caldwell. The Committee sends cards, provides transportation and visits to anyone in need. The Committee arranges for Senior Breakfasts and special Congregational Pot Luck Dinners. The committee oversees the Prayer Concerns Lists.

Finance and Endowment Committee
The Finance Committee monitors the outlay of funds as outlined by the Budget. The committee serves as consultant on financial policy and considers major expenses suggested by the other committees. Responsibilities of the committee include: check writing, posting income and expenses, preparing monthly financial statements, keeping the Session informed of the church’s financial condition.

Fund Raising Committee
The Fund raising Committee is our committee that helps to raise additional income for the church budget and/or projects of the church through a variety of activities.

Mission Committee
Jesus said, “When you do this for the least of these, you do it for me.” The Mission committee is responsible for identifying mission opportunities in our Church Community and throughout the world. The committee keeps the congregation informed of the church’s efforts through Minutes for Mission during Worship, articles in the Seeker, displays, speakers, and presentations. The committee works closely with the Deacons, whose work involves Local Mission. Also, the committee works with the Presbytery on National Missions and disasters and with Louisville, our National Headquarters, to coordinate worldwide mission.

Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee is charged with establishing personnel policies and procedures for every staff position in the church. Responsibilities include preparing a job description for each position, establishing compensation and benefits and providing contracts. The committee also conducts annual evaluations with each staff person. In addition, the committee addresses any issues of staff and/or relations when needed.

Property Committee
The Property Committee is responsible for maintaining the grounds and physical plant of the church.  They oversee the property insurance plans. The committee is responsible for the lawn care, cleanup, snow removal, repairs, construction projects and safety. The committee also oversees the use of the facility by various organizations outside the church.

Stewardship, Memorials, Scholarships
The Stewardship Committee is responsible for directing the congregation in the wise use of its time, talents and monies. Stewardship Education is a vital part of the committee. The committee demonstrates our need to care for and be stewards of our environment, our time and our commitment to the Church of Jesus Christ. The committee oversees special offerings, environment programs, the stewardship campaign of pledges, and works with Worship to promote good stewardship through awareness.

The Memorials Committee is responsible for allocating monies we receive through deaths or through living wills or endowments. The Committee also oversees the Scholarship Program for those who are advancing their education. Monies are awarded each June during a Worship Service.