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.