Self Nominations are Open for Cal-Pac Committees

Want to influence our work on the conference level? Cal-Pac committees are looking for passionate volunteers to shape our future on the topics of race, gender, discipleship, youth, and more. If you’re ready to make an impact, nominate yourself today! Nominations will remain open through February 15, and then the Nominations Committee will begin matching interest with openings, followed by elections as needed by the Annual Conference. Terms typically last four years, depending on committee rules.

Open Committees

• Board of Pension & Health Benefits – oversees the administration of the conference pension and benefits program in partnership with the Director of Human Resources.
• Board of Trustees – oversees property and related matters in the conference.
• Camp & Retreat Ministry Council – oversees the effective management and development of Cal-Pac Camps and retreats and their programs.
• Commission on Archives & History – preserves the history of the California-Pacific Conference and its churches.
• Commission on Equitable Compensation – manages the equitable compensation program for clergy ensuring that pastors serving financially strained congregation receive adequate compensation.
• Commission on Religion & Race – works for the full inclusion of people of color in the total life and ministry of the church.
• Commission on the Status & Role of Women – works for the full inclusion of women in the total life and ministry of the church.
• Committee to Strengthen the Black Church – develops and implements plans to increase the health and vitality of Black churches.
• Communications Commission – supports strategic communications of Cal-Pac ministries, initiatives, and partnerships.
• Congregational Vitality Essential Ministry Team – oversees the creation and sustainability of innovative and impactful churches and ministries.
• 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.
• 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.
• Council on Korean Ministry – develops and implements plans to increase the health and vitality of Korean churches.
• Episcopacy Committee – supports the bishop of the area in the oversight of the spiritual and temporal affairs of the Church, with special reference to the area where the bishop has presidential responsibility.
• 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.
• 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.
• Nominations Committee – identifies and places lay and clergy leaders on conference committees where their interests and gifts can help to advance ministry.
• Pacific Islanders Commission – develops and implements plans to increase the health and vitality of Pacific Islander churches. 
• Rules Committee – ensures that proposed legislation is in compliance with the rules of the conference.
• Staff Relations Committee – establishes uniform and equitable policies and practices in the employment and compensation of personnel.
• 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.