President's Office - What We Do

It’s all about the church – and the shepherds who serve Christ’s church. Care and concern for God’s people reside at the heart of the Office of President for the CLB.

 

Congregational vitality and health is a President’s Office priority. The “synod” offers coaching for growth, assistance during pastoral transition, and consulting during conflict. Spiritual resources – the Prayer and Witness Retreats, for example – are designed to help congregations fulfill their calling and vision.

 

Pastoral effectiveness is a high priority. Assisting pastors to effectively serve congregations and communities is the role in which the President’s Office invests the most time: listening, advising, and praying.

 

CLB congregations minister cooperatively through denominational departments. The President’s Office encourages, coordinates, and subsidizes synodical ministries on behalf of the congregations. About 15% of the President’s Office time is spent supporting the synodical departments, but nearly 30% of contributions to General Ministries are transferred directly to them.

 

Worldwide evangelism is the leadership emphasis from the Office of the President during this Decade of Evangelism. Mission is at the heart of our ministry.