Our Elder Board is a dedicated team responsible for ensuring that the mission and vision of the church stay on focus and aligned with God’s Word and the leading of His Spirit.
Each Spring, we invite church members to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the Board of Elders for the coming year.
An Eligible Nominee is someone who is:
An active (official) member of the Church in good standing.
Twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
Personally committed to Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord and gives evidence thereof.
Actively involved, serving into the Church's ministries.
Fulfils the spiritual qualifications of an overseer listed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-10; 1 Peter 5:1-5.
Agrees to uphold and be subject to the Church's Constitution.
Recognizes that membership of the Board of Elders is a commitment to humble service, not a position of honour or status, nor a reward for past service.
The deadline to submit a nomination form is Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Official PORTICO Members will be asked to affirm the ENC’s recommendations at the ABM on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
FY2025-2026 Elder Board
Maril Varghese - Chair
Zari Gill - Vice-Chair
Elenita Cruz - Secretary
Gavin Bajin
Evelyn DeGazon
Christopher Fredric
Chine Nkado
Oliver Wilson
PORTICO’s 2025 Annual Report features:
A message from the Senior Pastor, Rick Carrol
A message from the Elder Board
ENDS Dials
Audited Financial Reports
2024 ABM Minutes
Portico Community Church Dashboard
July 2025 - March 2026
Connecting with Christ and His Family
Matthew 4:19 - “Come follow me…”
In-person Sunday Attendance
Year-To-Date Average
1667
GOAL
Total in-person Sunday Attendance has grown to 1801-1900
Goal Tracking Year-To-Date
135 more regular attendees needed to meet goal
“I’m New” Connections
Year-To-Date Total
354
GOAL
From 301-500 “I’m New” connections this year
Goal Tracking Year-To-Date
Goal Met
“I said Yes” Connections
Year-To-Date Total
35
GOAL
Between 41-60 “I said Yes” connections this year
Goal Tracking Year-To-Date
6 more people needed to meet goal
Pastoral Care & Counselling Appointments
Year-To-Date Total
657
GOAL
Between 901-1100 care appointments this year
Goal Tracking Year-To-Date
244 more care appointments needed to meet goal
Growing together in Christ-likeness
Matthew 4:19 - “…I will make you…”
Growth Group Participation
Year-To-Date Total
814
GOAL
Total Growth Group participants remains steady between 700-900 attendees
Goal Tracking Year-To-Date
Goal Met
Water Baptisms
Year-To-Date Total
19
GOAL
Between 35-45 individuals were baptized
Goal Tracking Year-To-Date
16 more baptisms needed to meet goal
Serving Christ’s mission in the world
Matthew 4:19 - “…fish for people.”
Actively Serving Ministry Partners
Year-To-Date Total
498
GOAL
Total number of active MPs has grown to 500-700
Goal Tracking Year-To-Date
2 more active ministry partners needed to meet goal
Kingdom Builders Donations
Year-To-Date Total
$420,951
GOAL
Total KB donations are between $250,000 to $300,000
Goal Tracking Year-To-Date
Goal exceeded by $120,951