team

As part of the Church of England, St Luke’s operates with a dual arrangement of leadership (church leader) and governance (the PCC).

The primary focus of the church leader is spiritual, theological, pastoral and operational leadership. This involves initiating vision, developing culture and direction, implementing the decisions of the PCC (Parochial Church Council), and overseeing the day-to-day management of the staff team and pastoral leaders of the church. They also hold the teaching and doctrine of the church, chair the PCC, lead the staff team and are the representative of the church to the community and neighbourhood. The church leader often shares these responsibilities with a small leadership team, including the churchwardens.

The primary focus of the PCC is governance and strategy, and to represent the voice of the congregation. The PCC works with the church leader in upholding the vision, ethos and framework of the church. Members of the PCC listen to and represent the interests of the congregation to offer effective feedback and advice to the church leader.