
LEADERSHIP in our church IS shared
All members of the church are called into ministry – to bear witness to our faith in Jesus Christ and to serve in his name.
Some are called to minister through volunteering for a particular ministry. Others are called to a particular responsibility and authority, referred to as church officers. These leadership roles are: Minister of Word and Sacrament (pastor), elder, and deacon.
The primary role of an elder is to: strengthen and nurture our faith and life as a congregation; encourage worship and service of God; and equip us for ministry as a church and in mission to the world.
The elders, along with the pastor, make up our Session which serves as the authoritative (i.e. decision-making) body of the church.
The primary role of a deacon, is to minister care to those in need and lead our congregation, in the example of Jesus, by serving others with compassion.
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