NOMINATING ELDERS AND DEACONS
WHAT IS AN ELDER?
An elder is an ordained layperson elected by the congregation to serve on the Session, a group that governs the church and has responsibilities for the church’s life.
Read more about Elders here, and see what qualifies a person for consideration for nomination.
WHAT IS A DEACON?
A deacon is an ordained layperson elected by the congregation to a ministry of caring for those in need in the congregation.
Read more about Deacons here, and see what qualifies a person for consideration for nomination.