Meet the MIPC Elders
In the Presbyterian Church (USA), the people choose Elders. Together with ministers, they exercise leadership, government, and discipline, and have responsibilities for the life of this congregation as well as the church at large. Once someone is elected an Elder, they are an Elder "for life," however, at any given time, a group of "active" Elders serve on the Session, the governing board of the church. In addition, each Elder works on at least one committee. Committee work usually includes a meeting once a month in addition to any time needed for accomplishing committee work. Every year, Elders rotate off the Session after a 3-year term, and newly elected ones take their place.
Class of 2010
Art Scheuermann-Administration/Planning
Bill Raines-Finance
Carolyn Crockett-Worship, Chair
Gail Buchanan-Outreach, Chair
Sylvia Sharp-Asst. Clerk of Session
Tom Page-Property, Chair
Class of 2011
Travis Franklin-Stewardship
Susan Hall-Property
Dale Holt-Fellowship
Carl Ritter-Fellowship,Chair
Marilyn Smoot-Christian Education, Chair
Class of 2012
Chuck Hayes, Clerk of Session
Dave Hertzler, Child Care
Tom Savage, Worship