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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, eight ruling elders serve with one teaching elder to make up our session: (pictured, top row, from left) Bill Marsh, Moderator; Bill Ratchford; Sam Cain; Darryl Andrews, (bottom row, from left) Barney Pannell; Bill Harris; Mickey McLean, Clerk of Session; Willis Drew; and Kent French.

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

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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, 11 deacons serve on our diaconate, which is our board of deacons: Ron Shelton, chairman; Helen Alburo; Jeff Butler; Tommy Cook; Jeremy Frens; Frank Glenn; Tim Miller; Bill Osborne; Rob Spann; Kathy Thompson; and Cheryl Workman.

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.