Our Behind-the-Scenes Teams
As with any
successful effort, many people are at work behind the scenes to make
the organization function as smoothly as possible in the
accomplishment of its mission. EPC has many teams, each with
specific responsibilities. These teams need volunteers just as much
as the more visible groups. And they’re every bit as important.
The
teams meet regularly and are “relational” in addition to functional.
That is, the people involved with each team really get to know each
other as time goes on. Typically, they meet in each others’ homes.
They share their hopes, dreams and needs. They pray for each other,
for the success of their work and for the success of EPC.
Facilities
& Grounds Team.
When the furnace goes out, when the roof leaks, when a light bulb
needs changing, when the sidewalks need shoveling and the parking
lot needs plowing, the Facilities & Grounds Team is the one that
takes care of it. The team is responsible for all the buildings
owned by the church (main building, manse and rental property) as
well as the grounds around them, sewer lines and all. Presently, the
F&G Team is looking at some ways to brighten up the sanctuary and
improve the appearance of our place of worship. If you’re handy with
tools and equipment, or you have a flare for color, or just want to
help with some of the tough jobs around the church, contact Gil
Reynolds 303-646-9155.
Finance
Team.
This is the team that manages everything having to do with the money
you give to EPC, and whatever money comes in from various fund
raising efforts. The team handled the installation of our accounting
software, Logos. With the help of the EPC treasurer, an accounting
expert, the team is now responsible for using Logos to prepare and
manage the EPC budget, and to prepare regular financial reports,
keeping session aware of our financial status at all times. The team
also manages the stewardship program and is looking at ways to
improve the long-term financial health of the church. If you have a
way with numbers and a desire to see EPC succeed financially, this
team needs you. Contact John Bussie at 303-646-3540.
Communications Team.
This is the
team that is responsible for communicating and promoting the image,
the ministries, the programs and selected activities of the church,
both to the people of the church and the people of the broader
community. The team developed and is managing the EPC website which
is now complete. They also developed the general brochure and
ministry pamphlets now available on the information table in the
church foyer. In addition, they work with other teams, like the
Mission & Outreach Team, to promote events like the Mission Field
Day, producing all banners, signage, fliers and other promotional
pieces. When advertising can be afforded to promote special Easter
and Christmas services, etc., the team takes care of that, as well.
If you have a talent for writing, graphics, photography or
marketing, you are needed on this team. Contact Phil Wood at
303-688-3136.
Human
Resources Team.
This is the
church personnel department, dealing with development of job
descriptions, screening and interviewing employee candidates,
handling regular performance evaluations and otherwise working to
improve relations between the church and its employees. Making sure
the church has reasonable expectations, and making sure the employee
is fully aware of those expectations – and is working to meet them –
is the key focus of this very important team. This is a new team at
EPC. Managing our human resources has not always been handled well.
If you have talents in this area, you can make a significant
difference in the overall effectiveness of EPC. Please contact Tom
Duggan at 303-646-3690.
Visitation
Team.
Visiting personally with people – one on one, two on two – is a way
to show them they are loved and accepted. It’s key to knitting us
all together as the body of Christ. In a growing environment, this
cannot be left up to the pastor alone. Visiting recent new guests is
needed to help them feel welcome. Visiting with regular members is
needed to let them know the church cares about them and cares about
what’s going on in their lives. Visiting with people who are
struggling with life’s burdens, people who are ill, or hospitalized,
or shut in, unable to come to church, all of this requires the
organized effort of many volunteers. If relating to people is what
you do best, you are badly needed on this team. Please contact Steve
Castleberry, 303-646-4958.
Worship
Team.
A worship team is now being assembled to help bring renewed vibrancy
and a new level of joy to the worship services at EPC. Within this
team there will be two groups, one working to enhance traditional
worship, and one working to enhance contemporary worship. The team
will work with the pastor and with those responsible for the music
in each service. They will coordinate the involvement of
individuals, families and children in the actual leading of worship,
whether it be the lighting of candles, responsive calls to worship,
reading of Scripture, leading in prayer, drama, special music,
whatever. The team will also coordinate greeters, displays and
colors in the sanctuary, and other aspects affecting our worship
services. If you have a passion for joyful worship, your presence is
needed on this team. Contact Pastor Carlyle at 720-255-5210.
Other
Teams.
To learn more about other teams active in the work of the church,
click on any of the links below.
Mission & Outreach Team
Family Life Team
Small Groups Team
Christian Education Team
