Elders are elected by the congregation once a year and normally serve a three year term.
Their responsiblilities include:
- "Shepherd[ing] the flock of God..." (1Pet 5:2)
- Protecting, guiding, providing and caring by moving among the people especially on Sunday mornings
- Serving as Elder of the Week periodically Sunday through Saturday
- Monday morning: open email from Pastor Jim re most pressing pastoral needs
- The church will contact elders if new needs arise
- Email Pastor Jim re any significant contacts made during the week
- During the years of service, be available as needed for shepherding:
- Individuals or families who have come through the new members class and/or are
- Wounded or struggling individuals or families that need ongoing oversight and/or prayer covering
Elders are assigned to care for individual members and families of the congregation. See Who's Your Elder?
Current Elders
Wilbur Davis
Jim Sabin
Bobby Steger
Steve Wallin
Martin Brittingham
Al Cimino
John Gonzalez
Jim Smith
Dan Eaddy
Ernie Langston
Larry Lennon
Frank Wells
Steve Mattis, Sr. Pastor & Moderator
Jim Glasgow, Associate Pastor
