Want to help shape the future of Cal-Pac?

We’re looking for passionate leaders to serve on key conference committees addressing race, gender, ministry, youth, and more. If you’re ready to make an impact, nominate yourself today!

Openings are available now, with selections made by the Nominations Committee and elections as needed by the Annual Conference. Terms typically last four years, depending on committee rules. 

To be considered, start by filling out the nominations form at this link. Current openings include:

• Commission on Archives & History — preserves the history of the California-Pacific Conference and its churches.
• Committee to Strengthen the Black Church – develops and implements plans to increase the health and vitality of Black churches.
• Camp & Retreat Ministry Council – oversees the effective management and development of Cal-Pac Camps and retreats and their programs.
• Council on Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships – develops and implements plans to educate the conference on the importance of ecumenical and interfaith relations and builds relationships for collaborative ministry with ecumenical and interfaith partners.
• Communications Commission – supports strategic communications of Cal-Pac ministries, initiatives, and partnerships.
• Commission on Equitable Compensation – manages the equitable compensation program for clergy, ensuring that pastors serving financially strained congregations receive adequate compensation.
• Council on Finance & Administration – partners with the conference treasurer to oversee the financial planning and management processes of the conference, including but not limited to budgeting and audits.
• Higher Education & Campus Ministry Council – develops and supports ministries involving college students.
• Hispanic Committee — develops and implements plans to increase the health and vitality of Hispanic/Latino churches.
• Justice & Compassion Essential Ministry Team – oversees ministries related to social justice and community care.
• Council on Korean Ministry — develops and implements plans to increase the health and vitality of Korean churches.
• Laity Council – oversees the equipping and engagement of Laity in ministry and service.
• Leadership & Discipleship Essential Ministry Team – oversees the development and support of faith formation and evangelism activities.
• Native American Committee — develops and implements plans to increase the health and vitality of Native American ministries.
• New Ministries Essential Ministry Team – oversees the creation and sustainability of innovative and impactful churches and ministries.
• Nominations Committee – identifies and places lay and clergy leaders on conference committees where their interests and gifts can help to advance ministry.
• Pacific Islanders Committee — develops and implements plans to increase the health and vitality of Pacific Islander churches.
• Board of Pension & Health Benefits – oversees the administration of the conference pension and benefits program in partnership with the Director of Human Resources.
• Commission on Religion & Race – works for the full inclusion of people of color in the total life and ministry of the church.
• Rules Committee – ensures that proposed legislation is in compliance with the rules of the conference.
• Commission on the Status & Role of Women – works for the full inclusion of women in the total life and ministry of the church.
• Board of Trustees – oversees property and related matters in the conference.
• Young Adult Ministries Council – oversees the development of programs that engage and support young adults.
• Youth Ministries Council — oversees the development of programs that engage and support youth in the conference.