All important decisions are made by a vote of the congregation, which meets at monthly informal “Congregational Gatherings” and in specially called business meetings. In addition to full voting members, the church recognizes affiliate members and “friends” of the congregation.

The congregation elects Church Council members to one-year terms and deacons to three-year terms. The deacons, each of whom is assigned a “flock” from the membership, assist the pastor in providing member care and offering spiritual guidance to the congregation. The Church Council focuses on administrative tasks. Both groups meet monthly. In addition, lay volunteers head committees within the congregation that help plan and carry out the church’s regular programs and ministries, such as education, youth, worship, outreach ministries, finances, and fellowship.