The New Testament tells us that every Christian is given a gift by the Spirit for the work of ministry, and that all of us together are members of the body of Christ, the Christ who calls us to live out the meaning of the gospel. Part of that call is service in and for the church.

JOB DESCRIPTION – SESSION 

Responsibilities 

Session is responsible for the spiritual and programmatic leadership of the church.  

This includes: 

·       Listening together for the leading of God’s Spirit and interpreting it to the congregation 

·       Caring for the spiritual life of the congregation 

·       Governing the congregation (i.e. making decisions about membership, budget, order, etc.) and participating in the governing bodies of the larger church (Presbytery, Synod, General Assembly) 

·       Envisioning the life and mission of the church and engaging members in active service.  The pattern of leadership in the Presbyterian Church (USA) is service, not power. While it is an honor to be called by the voice of the congregation as a leader, the role of Elder is an active, not an honorary one. Though the Session delegates authority to other groups, it remains the final decision-making body and is ultimately responsible for the health, nurture, and discipline of the church and its members. The Pastor of the church is the moderator of Session. 

Time and Talent Expectations - Commitment 

Regular & Special meetings 

Third Monday, 7:00 pm – As scheduled

With persons requesting Baptism

With Inquirers requesting membership

Occasional meetings as need arises (usually brief)

Assisting in Worship Services

Attend one Presbytery meeting during term

Assist in Serving Communion 

JOB DESCRIPTION – AT-LARGE NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER

At-Large Nominating Committee Members

The Nominating Committee is a joint committee of church members charged to search for and select active members of the congregation to serve as church officers and to ensure that the officer candidates reflect the rich diversity of the congregation’s membership. As needed, the committee also slates nominees for pastor nominating committees.

Nominating Committee members have demonstrated a commitment to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church through active participation in various ministries and are familiar with a wide range of church members. Prior experience serving as an officer of St. Andrews is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Actively encourage officer candidate recommendations and meet with clergy, staff, and church committee leaders to identify such leadership candidates
• Participate in committee discussions about each individual officer candidate in order to develop a potential slate
• Contact the prospective nominees to extend the call to serve
• Hold in confidence the business of the committee

Each year 2 adult at-large members of the congregation are elected to serve a 2-year term of service.