The Armenian Church is governed both by those who have received authority from God through ordination, and by the people who comprise the church – by spiritual authority and by temporal authority. The spiritual authority is exercised in teaching the faith, administering sacraments and observing the canons that are the laws of the Church. The temporal authority is applied in financial management, social activities, property maintenance, most administrative matters and governance.

Parish Council members are called to serve God and the Armenian Church as special assistants to the Pastor and representatives of the parish congregation. Together they form a team dedicated to the mission of maintaining the church as a source and center of Christian teachings and life. They strive to make the church a place where all Armenian Christians congregate to participate in worship, learning, fellowship and service, and receive spiritual solace, strength, joy, hope and forgiveness.