MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ CHAIRMAN

Dr. Patricia Wakefield

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus The Christ.

Thank you for your vote of confidence as I greet you as Chairman of the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ Board of Directors.

It is with gratitude that the current Board of Directors acknowledges and thanks the past Board of Directors for guiding our church through a particularly difficult Pandemic.

As we move forward the current Board stands unified in our commitment to continuing the legacy of a great church as we strive to uphold the principles of strong moral and ethical leadership, fiscal responsibility, and accountability to the membership in continuing service as unto the Lord.

We stand in agreement in conducting church business and in dealing with church members that our Board will be:

• Accountable – To the church in conducting church affairs

• Transparent – Keeping the church informed

• Responsive – To the needs of the church as needs arise

• Governed by Rule of Law – Church By-Laws, Local and State Laws as regards the church

• Stable – Continuing to work together in setting and reaching goals

• Equitable- Sharing Board responsibilities

• Inclusive – Encouraging input from all church members

• Empowering- Sharing responsibilities and allowing others to share Spiritual Gifts in working toward the good of the Church

• Participative- Encouraging involvement of all Church Stakeholders in moving the Church forward.

Additionally, we stand as a Board committed to working with our Pastor while continuing to hold him accountable to the Church for spiritual and moral leadership.