Church Officers & Committees
The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles,
some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers.
Ephesians 4:11
Ruling Elders
A major contributor to Reformed theology was John Calvin, who converted from Roman Catholicism after training for the priesthood and in the law. In exile in Geneva, Switzerland, Calvin developed the presbyterian pattern of church government, which vests governing authority primarily in elected church members known as ruling elders. The word presbyterian comes from the Greek word for elder.
Ruling elders are chosen by the people. Together with teaching elders (ministers of the Word and Sacrament), they exercise leadership, government, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships. They shall serve faithfully as members of the session.
Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 |
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Dan Boyles | Nancy Jackson | Danny Gray |
Beth McHenry-Pope | Jeannie Sexton | John Wesley |
Pat Willis | ||
Deacons
The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith.
Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 |
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Peggy Davis | Charlie Jackson | Val Buster |
Kevin Thompson | DeeDee McHenry-Pope | Jane Davitt |
Chris Walraven | Susan Morehead | |
Trustees 2023 – Danny Gray, 2024 – Pat Davitt
Other Leaders
Clerk of Session: Nancy Jackson
Co-Treasurers: Dan Boyles and Betty Anthony
Moderator of Diaconate: Val Buster
Presbyterian Women: Vicki Deskin
Men of the Church:
Youth Ministry: Caitlin Walsh and Caitlyn Barber
Committee Moderators
Property:
Christian Education: Beth McHenry-Pope
Evangelism: Jeannie Sexton
Nominating: Dan Boyles
Personnel: Larry Davis
Stewardship and Finance: Dan Boyles
Worship: Pat Willis
Program Coordinators
Angel Quilts: Beth Morgan
Card Ministry: Val Buster