Our Leadership
Cliftondale Church Pastor
Rev. Joe Hoyle
Pastor Joe is a native Texan who has fallen in love with Boston and New England. Called by God to pastor in his teens, Pastor Joe has been involved in church work in various roles as volunteer, youth pastor, preacher, hospital chaplain, and associate pastor for over a decade.
A graduate of Wayland Baptist University (BA in Religion with Pastoral Ministry concentration) and of Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University (Master of Divinity specializing in Christian Education), Pastor Joe is passionate about equipping people to understand the Bible’s relevance for everyday life, helping them to grow in their faith, and preparing them to make disciples themselves.
Pastor Joe is happily married to Debora. Outside of church life, he enjoys hiking, camping, traveling around New England and the world, reading, and cooking.
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. ( 1 Peter 4:10, NLT)
Ministries
Each of us has been given unique gifts, talents and a call to serve Christ’s church. We’re an “all hands on deck” faith, and serving at Cliftondale Congregational happens through our Boards (also known as Ministry Teams). A description of each of our Boards is available on our Boards page. In partnership with the Pastor, Cliftondale Congregational Church board members serve to support church program and operation.
Deacons
The Deacons assist the Pastor with the spiritual welfare of the church. They plan worship events, particularly regarding the rituals of Lord’s Supper (Eucharist/Communion) and Baptism. They also oversee the music, flower, prayer-chain, greeters, fellowship, hospitality and benevolence ministries.
Trustees
Our “fix-it” folks who determine ways to maintain and improve the facility and handle necessary repairs. They also approve scholarships and work with the Treasurer to ensure bills for services are paid.
Christian Education
Directs the religious training of our children, teens and adults through the ministries of our Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Bible Studies, and teen group.
Finance
Oversees the overall church budget, approves fundraising projects, manages investments, and advises the church in regard to the use of financial resources.
Missions
Supports the work of home and world missions by providing financial support to agencies and individual missionaries. The board also brings in guest speakers and plans special missions events.
Nominating Committee
Recruits leaders and volunteers for church ministries.