Session

In the Presbyterian church leadership structures, the “Session” is the body of Ruling Elders that leads the church. Nominating Committee presents candidates to the congregation in November each year. Those candidates are voted upon by the entire congregation before serving on Session. Elders serve for three years, with the option of extending their term up to a maximum of an additional three years. All Ruling Elders must step down from Session for a minimum of one year before agreeing to serve in leadership again. The goal of every Presbyterian church is to have a diversity of members to participate in leadership of the church. The Teaching Elder, or Pastor of the church, moderates all Session meetings and employs the Roberts Rules so that due process and order is maintained and motions are given proper opportunity for discussion and investigation before decisions are made for the church.