Our Standing Committees
"Guiding the Work and Witness of the Church"
While the General Assembly is the supreme decision-making body of the CCCAS, facilitating the execution of these decisions rests on the shoulders of six Standing Committees: the Elders’ Committee (Komiti a le ‘Au Toeaina), Missions Committee(Komiti Faamisionare), Finance Committee (Komiti o Tupe), General Purposes Committee (Komiti o Feau Eseese), Education Committee (Komiti o Aoga), and Development Committee (Komiti o Atina’e).These committees serve as the primary bodies that support and extend the work of the General Assembly. Entrusted with oversight in key areas of mission, ministry, administration, and accountability, these committees provide structure, continuity, and shared leadership, enabling the CCCAS to carry out its calling with unity, integrity, and purpose.
Elder's Committee
The Elder’s Committee, or Komiti a le ‘Au Toeaina, provides spiritual and pastoral oversight for the CCCAS. It advises the Assembly on matters of faith, pastoral leadership, and ecclesiastical discipline. It safeguards the theological integrity of the Church and ensures that the ministry of Word and Sacrament is carried out faithfully across all congregations. The committee is responsible for ordaining clergy; appointing lay leaders to appropriate roles within the Church; and upholding the standards of ministerial conduct and formation. It also oversees Kanana Fou Theological College —the theological institution of the Church.
Missions Committee
The Missions Committee, or Komiti Faamisionare, directs the missional outreach of the CCCAS. It coordinates mission programs and service initiatives, fostering relationships that strengthen the Church’s global and regional presence. The committee commissions missionaries for the mission work of the CCCAS and supervises all mission churches supported by the CCCAS, ensuring that their ministries remain aligned with the Church’s theological commitments and pastoral standards.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee, or Komiti o Tupe, oversees the financial stewardship of the CCCAS, ensuring that all resources entrusted to the Church are managed with integrity and transparency. It presents to the General Assembly all financial matters relevant to the life and work of the Church, including reports on assets, investments, and overall financial health. It also proposes the annual budget of revenues and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal period, ensuring that financial planning aligns with the priorities and strategic direction of the CCCAS.
General Purposes Committee
The General Purposes Committee, or Komiti o Feau Eseese, oversees all properties and fixed assets of the Church, ensuring their responsible stewardship, maintenance, and use in accordance with the mission of the CCCAS. It supervises building and renovation projects authorized by the General Assembly, providing guidance, coordination, and oversight from planning through completion; ensuring that all projects are carried out with diligence, transparency, and fidelity to the Church’s strategic priorities.
Education Committee
The Education Committee, or Komiti o Aoga, oversees the educational institutions of the Church, in particular, the Office of Christian Education (Ofisa o A‘oa‘oga Kerisiano) and Kanana Fou High School (KFHS). The committee oversees the curriculum developed for Sunday School and Youth fellowships, ensuring that all instructional materials remain effective for nurturing Christian discipleship. The committee is also responsible for overseeing the operations of Kanana Fou High School.
Development Committee
The Development Committee, or Komiti o Atina‘e, is responsible for supporting initiatives that strengthen the growth and advancement of the CCCAS. It plans, manages, and coordinates all feasible development projects of the Church, ensuring that such initiatives align with the strategic priorities and long‑term vision of the CCCAS. The committee seeks and evaluates various avenues for broader financial development to enhance the Church’s capacity and sustainability.
Together, these Standing Committees form the backbone of CCCAS governance and operations—providing structure, accountability, and shared leadership as the Church carries out its ministry and mission across American Samoa, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific, and the entire world.