PCC – Parochial Church Council (the trustees of the charity who have a legal responsibility for running the church, with the Vicar

DEF – Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship – a Diocesan network for Evangelicals of which a number of Christchurch are involved.

CEEC – Church of England Evangelical Council – the overarching council of the DEF’s.

NIV – The New International Version which is the translation of the Bible which we use at church

DBF – The Diocesan Board of Finance who are responsible for the finance of the Diocese

The Parish Share – this is the contribution that the Diocese request from all parishes to go towards the costs of ministry.