Elders Email Elders

Christ Community Church is a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Denomination. Thus, we have a Presbyterian system of government made up of the synod, presbyteries, and local sessions. Elders of the people have governed the church since the beginning of the church in the world. At Christ Community Church, our staff ministers (sometimes referred to as teaching elders or pastors) serve with ruling elders, who are chosen men of the congregation and possess wisdom, discretion, sound faith and Godly life, and who are qualified under the standards recorded in Scripture.

Currently, our session is made up of teaching elders Bill Marsh (pastor and moderator) and Bryan Crotts (associate pastor and vice moderator), and ruling elders Mickey McLean (clerk of session), Darryl Andrews, Sam Cain, Willis Drew, Kent French, Bill Harris, and Bill Ratchford.

The session meets at least once monthly and is charged with the spiritual oversight and government of the local congregation.

Deacons Email Deacons

The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy and service after the example of Christ. Deacons are chosen by the congregation and are men and women of good character, honest repute, exemplary life, sympathetic nature, and sound judgment, and who are qualified under the standards of Scripture.

It is the duty of a deacon to be a faithful and diligent Christian, actively sharing in the worship and service of the Church and giving particular emphasis to the duties of his office.

Currently, our diaconate, which is our board of deacons, is made up of Tommy Cook (chairman), Helen Alburo, Jeff Butler, Jeremy Frens, and Frank Glenn.

The diaconate meets monthly and is responsible for the congregation's ministry to those in material need or distress. It also encourages practice of total stewardship among our members. It plans, in collaboration with the session, staff, and ministry leaders, the causes toward which the offerings of the congregation are directed. Among other physical needs of the church, the diaconate has care of the general property, both real and personal.