Committees are a critically important part of the church. They are made up of members of the church community who are dedicated to serving in leadership roles. Each and every role contributes to the success of the church’s ministry and mission.
We’re excited about the missions and evangelism ministries we have in place to share the love of Christ through people just like you—people who want to make an eternal difference with their lives. The opportunities to serve are limitless! We encourage you to prayerfully consider how God can use you.
Ruling Elders
As there were in Old Testament times elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament church provided persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people. Accordingly, congregations should choose persons of wisdom and maturity of faith, having demonstrated skills in leadership and being compassionate in spirit. Ruling elders are so named not because they “lord it over” the congregation (Matt. 20:25), but because they are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. Ruling elders are also elected by the congregation for a term of three years and are ordained to this ministry for life, even if they aren’t currently serving on Session (that is, the active session of elders).
Deacons
The ministry of deacons as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, sincere compassion, and sound judgment are chosen for this ministry. Deacons are elected by the congregation for a term of three years and are ordained to this ministry for life, even if they aren’t currently serving.