Nominating Committee
Suggestions for the Session and for the Pastoral Nominating Committee
Submit names by September 22nd
The Church Nominating Committee is accepting nominations from the congregation for 4 elders to serve a 3 year term. We are also accepting suggestions for the Pastoral Nominating Committee. Please consider these important traits. We believe these represent the spiritual, emotional and relational components that are part of being called to serve on the Session or the PNC.
1. They exhibit spiritual maturity and seek to prayerfully discern God’s will in prayerful decision-making.
2. They see the big picture of our church and community.
3. They are regular in worship attendance, support and participation in the life of the church.
4. They believe in our church and have a positive attitude as we look toward the future of the church.
5. They are humble and not seeking personal acclaim or status.
6. They are willing to work collaboratively with others.
7. They are able to speak for groups within the congregation, but committed to the larger mission of the church as their highest priority.
8. They are open to the ideas and opinions of others and are a good listener.
9. They are able to speak their mind while not being overpowering.
10. They are willing to participate in training as they prepare to fully contribute in the work of the
Session or PNC.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NEWTON, NC
EXPECTATIONS OF SESSION MEMBERS
BEFORE YOU ARE ORDAINED
1. Participate in Officer Training prior to ordination and installation.
PERSONAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Pray for fellow elders, whole church, this particular church, members with special
needs.
2. Encourage each other through honest expressions of love.
3. Be a friend and companion in ministry with pastors and staff.
4. Make a commitment to be a working elder and an elder who provides leadership.
5. Provide leadership in your financial support and move toward tithing.
6. Be a good listener to members who are excited or concerned about the life of the church. Seek out opinions of members to inform and guide the discernment process.
7. Grow spiritually through your duties and opportunities.
8. Fully engage in the prayerful discernment of God’s will for FPC.
EXPECTATIONS OF SERVICE
1. Make your commitment to the office of Ruling Elder and service on Session a priority these three years. The Session needs leaders who are committed but who also know how to balance this commitment with the rest of their lives.
2. Serve on one of the Councils/Committees of the Session.
3. Attend the session retreat if planned.
4. Attend a presbytery meeting at least once during your term.
5. Serve communion.
EXPECTATIONS OF SUPPORT
1. Be active in the programs of the church – visible leadership.
2. Attend funerals, when possible, even of those you do not know. Offer care and
prayer for those in need.
3. Welcome visitors and new members and help them become involved.
My suggestions for someone to be considered as a member of the
PNC or the Session is/are:
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(For each person, please add anything about your reasoning for your
suggestion that will help the Church Nominating Committee in our
discernment. Feel free to submit additional forms if you have more
than two suggestions.)
Ways to Submit Names:
1) Use this form and return to the church office.
2) Email your answers to Ray Rhinehart at suzray@charter.net
3) Have Kim mail or email a printed form to you. Call the church office at 828-464-9648.
4) Fill out this online following this link: https://forms.gle/n2ViXQaHhkAXis9W7
5) Use this QR code
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Thank you from your Church Nominating Committee: Jay Bajorek, Charles Moody, Karen McDougal, and Ray Rhinehart.
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