The Organization of the PNCC

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General Synod

Convenes every four years, discusses Church matters and interprets religious teachings, select bishop candidates, and establishes Church policy, law, and discipline.

Special Synods

Called when necessary

The Supreme Council

Meets annually to review Church work and to administer all business that concerns the whole Church.

Prime Bishop

The chief executive officer of the Church.  He consecrates bishops, convenes synods, presides at the Supreme Council, controls Church publications and discipline in dioceses

Diocesan Synod

Occurs with two years after the General Synod to enact laws pertinent to the diocese.

Diocesan Council

Administers business of the diocese

Bishops

Appoints prients, presides at Diocesan councils, visits parishes, and confers sacraments

Seniors

Appointed by the bishop to oversee parish business as instructed by the Bishop

The Pastor

Appointed by the bishop to guide parish members in the Faith, organize the Church School and administer parish business iwth concurrence of the Parish Committee.

Parish Meetings

Held every year to elect committee members, to call for action necessary to parish welfare, review parish reports, etc.  Special meetings may also be called as needed.

Parish Committee

Elected by the parish.  At least nine members serve to assit the pastor, fulfill parish and synodal resolutions, and keep records.