GROWTH MINISTRY COUNCIL

The Growth Ministry Council’s term is three years and can be re-elected for a second term. This Council is composed of five (5) elected members. Its purpose is to encourage and support the congregations of the NACCC in their mission of faith and discipleship through: 

      1) Establishment of new Congregational churches; 
     2) Development of meaningful and God-honoring worship and spiritual growth
         experiences; 
     3) Developing and nurturing of local church ministries with young people; 
     4) Commitment to provide leadership for the NACCC-wide youth programs and,
     5) Commitment to provide support for the effective use of technology in the local church.

Click here for resources that were prepared by the Growth Ministry Council.

If you require contact information for a leadership team member, please email the NACCC office. 

 Rev. Dr. Patrick Hunt, Chair
Berea, Ohio
2015-2018
​and
​2018-2021

Pastor Carol Taylor
Leadership Council Representative
Beloit, Wisconsin
[2015 completed a one-year replacement]
2016-2019

Mary Prendergast
Leadership Council Representative 
Pomona, California
[2015-2017 completed a two-year replacement]
2017-2020

Curt Schmidt
Bound Brook, New Jersey
2016-2019

Rev. Dr. John Tamilio III
Beverly, Massachusetts
​2017-2020

Christopher Cole
Ministry Council Intern
First Church of Christ, Lynn, Massachusetts

​Matthew Cole
Ministry Council Intern
First Church of Christ, Lynn, Massachusetts

Rev. Dr. Michael Chittum, Staff Support & Executive Director
800.262.1620  ext. 1611
mchittum@naccc.org

NAPF/HOPE Youth Conference Planning Task Team 
Melissa Eriksen
Cory Ward
Jenny Rouble 
Ryan Prendergast
  
HOPE OFFICERS 
Emily Smith 
Liz Russell