STAFF & LEADERSHIP
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Rev. DEBBIE OSTERHOUDT
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CASSIE BILLINGS CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
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The Ministry of Discernment and Governance
Presbuteros is the Greek word for elder, from which we derive the English word presbyter. A presbyter is a word we use simply to refer to an elder; either a ruling elder (ordained lay person) or a teaching elder (ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament; commonly called a pastor). The Session of the church is made up of ruling elders and teaching elders. The Ruling elders of our Session are chosen by the congregation to lead alongside our teaching elder in exercising leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline, after the example of Jesus Christ, and strengthening and nurturing the faith and life of our congregation. An elder is a person of faith, dedication and good judgment. Their manner of life demonstrates the Christian gospel, both within the church and the world. |
The session of Peace Presbyterian Church organizes its work through ministries that allow the session to focus on visionary planning and organization (seeing the big picture and charting the path forward) while at the same time continuing to work to encourage, inspire, equip, and support the individuals or groups of individuals who are actively carrying out the various activities or tasks associated with our congregation’s ministry.
The ministries of the session are:
WoRSHIPGrowing in Faith
and Love for God CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONNurturing the Spiritual Life
of the Church The Worship and Christian Education Ministries plan, organize and provide opportunities, activities and events that nurture the spiritual life of our church family, lead us to deeper faith; shape us as disciples of Jesus Christ, and enable us to worship God.
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administration / FINANCEBeing Good Stewards of our Resources
BUILDING & GOUNDSMaintaining our Building
and Property The Administration / Finance and Building & Grounds Ministries help us manage our resources effectively (personnel, property, and finances) and to help the congregation be good stewards of all the gifts with which God has blessed us.
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Congregational careCaring for Members of our
Church Family COMMUNICATIONSConnecting
in Community The Congregatonal Care Ministry encourage growing relationships among those connected to Peace Presbyterian Church, and to enable, equip and encourage us to provides care for members of our church family, especially during the more challenging and delicate times of life.
The Communications Ministry helps connect our church in community. |
MISSIONSJoining in God's Work in our World
The Missions Ministry reaches out to others with the love and grace of God to bring hope and healing to broken hearts and places, working on behalf of the poor, vulnerable and needy, and responding to the social issues, problems and needs of our local community.
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