Clerks of Session An effective clerk of a governing body understands that order expresses the principle that we must live our lives together in accord with our faith and as a witness to the promises and demands of scripture. A Clerk of Session respects the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA) - the Book of Confessions and the Book of…
Ruling Elders What is ordered ministry and why is it important to the Presbyterian Church? What does one need to know to be an effective leader in the Presbyterian church? Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews, Rev. Ed Zumwinkel, and Rev. Daniel Ervin will explore and answer these and other questions about ordained leadership in the Presbyterian tradition. If you are newly called, exploring accepting…
The Dynamic Leader Team meets virtually on Zoom. This meeting takes place on the second Tuesday, every other month. at 2 pm. Join Zoom Meeting by clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88211636535?pwd=cHlXMmVqNUdEOFBQdCtMeVZOdmRIQT09 If using the app, enter the Meeting ID: 882 1163 6535 PC: 700930
Topic: Vision Team Every month on the Third Thursday Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82396157933 Meeting ID: 823 9615 7933 Dial in: (312) 626-6799
Treasurers The Treasurer usually is the single person in the church who oversees all the financial workings in the church. You might not have to do all the work if you have a team around you, but you will be the person the Session looks to for all the financial and legal issues related to operating a church corporation. As a…
Hunter Farrell & S. Balajieblang Khyllep will discuss their new book “Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision of Companionship, Humility, and Co-Development.” All Christians are interested in new trends in global mission and social justice are invited to attend. Join via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84016358336?pwd=TWZmZS9RUFB1b2NIS29RRlpBQm1mQT09 For more information about the book go to: Freeing Congregational Mission – A Practical Vision for Companionship, Cultural…
Deacon, Compassionate Ministry, Stephen Ministry Rev. Emily Rosencrans, Director, Network Spiritual Care Services for St. Luke’s Hospital, and Rev. Renita Heinzl, Senior Chaplain and ACPE Educator for St. Luke’s Hospital will share thoughts and wisdom gained from years of ministering to patients and families in a clinical setting, as well as from many years of church ministry. The discussion will include…
Personnel or Session HR Teams Almost all congregations have some kind of “employment” relationship with someone. Larger congregations may have multiple full- and part-time ordained and non-ordained staff while smaller congregations may only have part-time paid custodial staff and a series of pulpit supplies, but there are always aspects of employment that need to be managed to ensure that the…
Zoom meeting: Administration Team Every month on the Second Tuesday Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84405973030 If using the app, enter Meeting ID: 844 0597 3030 For those calling in, please Dial: (312) 626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID (above)
History Tour of the Churchill Museum at Westminster College, in Fulton, Missouri. Flyer Found Here Reservations required - Contact Jan Stanford at 314-638-0195 Checks payable to Presbytery of Giddings Lovejoy. (Please note History Tour in the memo line.) Mail to Jan Stanford, 9511 Howerton Drive, St Louis MO 63123. Watch the promotional video here.
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