FAQs

How is Rock Bridge structured or governed?

We like to use the phrase, Elder-guarded, staff led, and volunteer-driven to describe our structure.  I'll break down the 3 pieces below.

Elder-guarded:  The Elders function in 3 big roles: discerners, guardians, and shepherds.  The Elders meet monthly to review ministry and financial reports.  They help the Pastor discern the right direction for the church and help steward the church's resources.  Major strategic decisions are approved through the Elders such as legal transactions, real estate decisions, etc.

Staff-led:  The staff leads the church on a day-to-day basis and is free to make most ministry decisions as long as they are aligned with the church's vision and supported by our budget. 

Volunteer-driven:  Simply put the vast majority of what happens at Rock Bridge is because of our wonderful volunteers.  To me this is where the church is the church.  The Bible teaches in Ephesians 4 that staff is to empower and equip the church body to build up the church body.  This is our staff's more important job ... making sure our volunteers are free to serve, to bless, and to be blessed.