Structure

The PNCC is democratic in nature and is comprised of 3 levels:

General Synod
- convened every 4 years
- discusses church matters
- interprets religious teachings
- selects bishop candidates and establishes church policy, law, and discipline
Special Synod
- called when necessary
Supreme Council
- meets annually to review church work and to administer all business that concerns the whole church
Prime Bishop
- chief executive of the church
- consecrates bishops
- convenes synods
- presides at the Supreme Council
- controls church publications and discipline in dioceses

Diocesan Synod
- occurs within 2 years after the General Synod to enact laws pertinent to the diocese
Diocesan Council
- administers business of the diocese
Bishops
- appoints priests
- preside at Diocesan councils
- visits parishes
- confer sacraments and administer Dioceses
Seniors
- appointed by the bishop
- oversee parish business as instructed by the bishop

Parish Meetings
- held every year to elect committee members
- call for actions necessary to parish welfare
- review parish reports, etc.
- special meetings may also be called as needed
Parish Committee
- elected by parish
- at least 9 members serve to assist the pastor
- fulfill parish and synodial resolutions
- keep records, etc.
The Pastor
- appoints by the bishop to guide Church members in the Faith, organize the Church school and administer parish business.