Elders E-mail 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, 10 ruling elders serve with 3 teaching elders to make up our session.
Pictured L-R, top - Lanier Ellis, Billy Chamblee, Todd Jones, Bill Marsh, Jim Simpson, Darryl Andrews, Walker Weatherly
Bottom - Jim Osborne, Scott Thomas, Bill Sykes, Mickey McLean, Kent French
Not Pictured: Brad Waters

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

Deacons E-mail 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, 12 deacons serve on our diaconate, which is our board of deacons.
Pictured L-R, top - Bruce Atkinson, Ron Shelton, Lane West, Rob Spann, Kathy Thompson, Art Gilbert, Jerry Speight, Sherwood Greer
Bottom - Eric Thomsson, Jeremy Frens, Cathy Long, Jimmy Yarborough

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.