This page describes Hope Central Church's lay leadership and organization. Also see this list of church staff and ministry teams.

Leadership Circle

The Leadership Circle is an elected group entrusted by the Congregation to carry out the vision of Hope Church. Nine members serve on rotating three-year terms. You can reach all members of the Leadership Circle by sending e-mail to leadership@hopeboston.org.

Moderator:  Christie Dustman (moderator@hopeboston.org)

Members:  J Conlon*, Bob Drake**, Christie Dustman** (Moderator), Abbi Holt***, Stacey Schamber*, Judy Wagoner**, Pam Wylie*** (Treasurer).  [*=term through 2010; **=term through 2011; ***=term through 2012.]

Nominations and elections: Three new members are elected each January. See this information from the Nominating Committee.

More information: responsibilities and charges; detailed job description; meeting minutes.

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is charged with identifying the gifts of other covenant partners and inviting them to serve in various ways. For example, the Leadership Circle and Pastoral Search Committee are nominated by the Nominating Committee then elected by the congregation.

Chair:  Laura Everett (nominating@hopeboston.org)

Members:  Bruce Baker, Kate Dare-Winters, Laura Everett, Melissa Kreider, Beverly Pacheco, and tne Moderator of Hope Central Church (ex oficio).

Hope Central Church Bylaws

A set of bylaws for Hope Central Church were adopted at congregational meetings on Nov. 23, 2008 and Jan. 31, 2010.