For the Office of Elder:

(Ordained office for a 3-year term)

Elders should be persons of faith, dedication, and good judgment.  Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel, both within the church and in the world. (G-6.0106)

It is the duty of elders, individually and jointly, to strengthen  and nurture the faith and life of the congregation committed to their charge.  Together with the pastor, they should encourage the people in the worship and service of God, equip and renew them for their tasks within the church and for their mission in the world, visit and comfort and care for the people, with special attention to the poor, the sick, the lonely, and those who are oppressed.  G-6.0303.04

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For the Office of Deacon:

(Ordained office for a 3-year term)

The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ.  Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, of exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office.

It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith.  They shall assume such other duties as may be delegated to them from time to time by the session, such as leading the people in worship through prayers of intercession, reading the Scriptures, presenting the gifts of the people and assisting with the Lord’s Supper. G-6.0402,03

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For Trustee:

(3-year term)

Trustees shall have the following powers:  to receive, hold, encumber, manage, and transfer property, real or personal, for the church; to accept and execute deeds of title to such property; to hold and defend title to such property; to manage any permanent special funds for the furtherance of the purposes of the church, all subject to the authority of the session and under the provisions of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (US.A.).—G-7.0402  Trustees at St. Andrews oversee and maintain church property (building, grounds, and equipment) and enter into contractual agreements concerning said property as well as well as ensuring the building is ready for services and programs of the church.

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For the Nominating Committee:

(A new committee is elected each year)

Nominations shall be made by a representative nominating committee of active members of the church, which shall itself include both women and men, giving fair representation to persons of all age groups and of all racial ethnic members and persons with disabilities who are members of that congregation. 
 G-14.0202b  Each year six (6) members are elected from the congregation to serve on this committee.

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For the Visioning Committee

(Elected for a 3-year term)

To be responsible for long-range planning program of the church.  Evaluate any and all programs and activities that will further the mission of St. Andrews, increasing our membership and commitment to Jesus Christ.  Survey members for ideas that will further the church’s mission.  Be observant of other congregations’ successes/failures with programs/activities.  Evaluate ideas to assure they meet the church’s mission.  Document information submitted to Session.  Work with committees to which programs/activities will be implemented after Session approval.  Assure that any program/activity approved is being completed as planned.  Meet at least quarterly to continue committee objective.  Keep accurate minutes of meetings.  Provide congregation updates on Visioning Committee activities through the Herald.  (SAPC Policy Manual)

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Thank you for your prayerful suggestions.

Submit this form online - it will be forwarded
to the Nominating Committee.

If you have questions or additional comments

please contact Ken Gries.

(Nominating Committee Chairman)

References sited from the PC(USA) Book of Order