WHAT IS AN ELDER?

The governing body of a Presbyterian church, the session, is made up of church members who have been elected by the congregation to serve as elders. Elders make decisions about the life of the church for the purpose of nurturing the faith of the people of our congregation.

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WHAT ARE THE
QUALIFICATIONS
OF AN ELDER?

We believe that the only thing that qualifies anyone is the grace of Jesus Christ. However, we also believe that elders are leaders of the church and therefore are held to a higher standard. Our hope is that these men and women would most importantly live as disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, both in word and works.

Please also consider the following guidelines, traditionally observed by the congregation, for use in the nomination of new officers:

• An elder nominated to return to the Session should have been inactive (not serving on the Session) for a period of at least two years before beginning service again.
   
• Only a member on the Active Roll of RPC may be elected to the office of elder on its Session. Nominees should normally have active membership for at least two years, be regular financial contributors, and attend worship regularly.

HOW DO I NOMINATE SOMEONE?

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Rev. Carrie Weatherford, carrie@roswellpres.org, or Brent Rea, Nominating Committee Chair, brent.rea@gmail.com if you should have any questions.