The Session 2008

The elders who direct the affairs 
of the church well 
are worthy of double honor, 
especially those whose work is preaching and teaching."  - 1 Timothy 5:17

The church Session consists of the pastor (moderator), associate pastor(s) and ruling elders.  Some of the Session's responsibilities are:
- maintain the spiritual government of the church 
- to oversee the Christian conduct of church members
- to examine, ordain and install ruling elders and deacons
- to make decisions affecting church property 
- to call congregational meetings
- to establish and oversee Sunday School and Bible Studies
- to promote world missions
- to promote obedience to the Great Commission
- to oversee administration of the Sacraments
- to have authority over aspects of worship & music
- to hold stated meetings
- to keep an accurate record of its proceedings
- to keep an accurate record of baptisms, of communing members, etc.


Source:  Presbyterian Church in America Book of Church Order