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Elizabeth Presbyterian Church

How EPC is Organized

Elizabeth Presbyterian Church is carefully and intentionally organized to fulfill its stated purpose:

                                     Helping people meet and walk with Jesus.

Under the leadership of Dr. Bruce Spear, pastor, and through prayerful consideration of the elected leadership of EPC, it has been discerned there are three main ways the church is called to fulfill its purpose.

Transformation:  Helping people experience Jesus personally and become more like Him

Community:  Loving and caring for one another, as Jesus loves and cares for us

Outreach:  Reaching out with the compassion of Jesus to our community and the world

To achieve these three goals, the work of the church is divided into nine key areas of responsibility, each with a staff member or elected leader who is accountable for it.

  1. Pastor, Head of Staff

  2. Building & Grounds

  3. Christian Education

  4. Communication & Development

  5. Family Life & Small Groups

  6. Finance

  7. Missions & Outreach

  8. Worship

  9. Deacons

To see who is in charge of each area and the responsibilities assigned to each, click on EPC Organizational Chart.

Elected leaders in the church include elders and deacons.

Elders - 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 ministers of the Word and Sacrament, they are chosen by the people to exercise leadership, government, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large.  They serve faithfully as members of the session.

To view the current list of elders for EPC, please click on EPC Elders.

Deacons - 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 are 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.

To view the current list of deacons for EPC, please click on EPC Deacons.