So what’s the PPRC?
- The PPRC stands for Pastor-Parish Relations Committee
- It is made up of not less than 5 and not more than 7 lay members
- The Lay Leader and 1st Lay Delegate to the Annual Conference (TRAC) are both allocated a seat each
- Members of the PPRC are elected annually by the Local Conference
- The pastor-in-charge may appoint one of the members
Reference to The Book of Discipline of the Methodist Church in Malaysia version 2016, page 159
In a nutshell,
- The PPRC exists to aid the Pastor-in-charge in making his/her ministry effective
- by being available for counsel, keeping the Pastor advised concerning conditions within the congregation as they affect relations between Pastor and People
- and keeping the people informed concerning the nature and function of the pastoral office
- The PPRC oversees matters pertaining to Ministerial and Administrative Staff and is tasked to make the necessary recommendation to the LCEC for decision
2019 PPRC
Dr. Tan Kok Eng
Chairman
Mr. Tan Chong Jin
Lay Leader
Mr. Daniel Khoo
Lay Delegate
Mrs. Ch’ng Jay Lee
Mrs. Angela Khong
Mr. Seah Por Shen