Introducing our first class of Elders

During our worship service on December 14th, among other things, we will be ordaining our first every Elders.  According to our tradition as described in our Book of Order, Elders in the Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation are . . .

 . . . chosen by the people. Together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, they exercise leadership, government, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships. They shall serve faithfully as members of the session. (G-10.0102) When elected commissioners to higher governing bodies, elders participate and vote with the same authority as ministers of the Word and Sacrament, and they are eligible for any office.
 . . . 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).

I am so very excited about this step in the life of our church as we begin to mature and grow as a community.   As we have discussed in our training . . .

            To be an Elder at MBCC is to embrace and embody what it means to be MBCC

Over the next few months, the elders will be engaging in some training as well as beginning to think through their particular areas of ministry to help us move forward as a community both in our spiritual as well as physical growth!

INTRODUCING . . . . OUR SESSION [Pictures on Facebook]

• MARKETING and PR - Debbie Yoon
  Responsible for communicating MBCC's unique personality, presence and ministry to those outside the church.
• HOSPITALITY and WELCOME - Mark Regis
  Responsible for the integration of visitors into the MBCC community:
• CONNECTIONS and MEMBERSHIP - Ricky Choi
  Responsible for the building up and sustaining MBCC community connections: small groups, deacons, membership
• MUSIC and WORSHIP - Megan Dunchak
  Responsible for the corporate worshiping life of MBCC
• ARTS and STYLE - Morgan Cullen
  Responsible for the creative life of MBCC
• TECHNOLOGY - Toby Sterrett
  Responsible for the use of technology in all aspects of MBCC life.
• EDUCATION and SPIRITUALITY – Ryan Tang
  Responsible for the educational life of adults and children at MBCC. 
• MISSION and SERVICE - Eliz Roser
  Responsible for the outward mission and service life of MBCC
• ADMINISTRATION and SUPPORT - Katina Miner
  Responsible for the operational, fiduciary and stewardship life of MBCC.
• CLERK OF SESSION - Lisa Rode
  Responsible minute taking, record-keeping and parliamentary procedures of the Session.