Church Council & Board of Elders

Pilgrim member George C. Heil talks to two of the more than 450 new LeTourneau students at the University’s 2012 Church Fair. Pilgrim’s booth, sponsored by the congregation’s then Missions and Evangelism Committee, also offered bottled water, homemade cookies, ink pens, spiral notepads, and church brochures.

Then Pilgrim member George C. Heil talks to two of the more than 450 new LeTourneau students at the University’s 2012 Church Fair. Pilgrim’s booth, sponsored by the congregation’s then Missions and Evangelism Committee, also offered bottled water, homemade cookies, ink pens, spiral notepads, and church brochures.

According to its constitution, bylaws, and standing rules (see this PDF), the Pilgrim Lutheran Church congregation is governed by its Voters’ Assembly, which is empowered to administer and to manage all of its affairs, including approving and supervising the establishment and conduct of all congregational organizations and societies. The Voters’ Assembly also elects officers of the congregation (president, vice president, recording secretary, treasurer, and financial secretary), a Board of Elders, and four Program-area Coordinators.

  • Board of Elders: aid the pastor and congregation in spiritual work, look after the temporal welfare of the pastor and members in need, etc. Current chairman: Carl Gardner.
  • Facilities Coordinator: in charge of the physical structures and care of the buildings. Current FC: Brady Gage.
  • Christian Education Coordinator: responsible for all educational programs of the congregation. Current CEC: Katy Myers.
  • Outreach Coordinator: responsible for any mission and outreach that is done outside of the congregation. Current OC: Currently vacant.
  • Inreach Coordinator: responsible for all activities directed more towards the congregation. Current IC: Ann Worsham.

The aforementioned individuals make up the Church Council, which is the governance body responsible for the congregation’s secular responsibilities and obligations. The Voters’ Assembly may establish other boards and committees as necessary.

For more information about a specific program area, email its coordinator using the links above, or contact the church office using the information at right.