First Presbyterian Church of Arlington

As there were in Old Testament times elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament Church provided persons with particular gifts to share in governing and ministry.  Elders 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 serve faithfully as members of the Session. 

 It is the duty of elders, individually and jointly, to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation committed to their charge. Elders are elected for three year terms.  Each year one-third of the elders complete their terms and new elders are elected to fill those vacancies.

Elders work together in teams to encourage all members to get involved in the important work of the church. 

You may suggest names for the nominating committee to consider when selecting elders for the next term.  Download a  nomination form in Word or PDF format.

Clerk of the Session is Marye Drexler.

Session Teams are:

Administration Team has responsibilities in the areas of personnel, finance, bequest and planned giving, nominating and Presybtery. 

Session members on this team are:  Don Farrell, Melinda Vanderberg, Judy Northup, Joan Reynolds.

Worship Team has responsibilities in the areas of music, worship, sacraments, weddings and funerals, banners, ushers, flowers.

Session members on this team are: Pam Knight, Nesha Morey, Ann Harris.

Discipleship Team is responsible for Sunday School, the church library, Bible studies, small groups, Presbyterian Women, senior's ministry, stewardship.

Session members on this team are: Jim C. Quick, Sandy Thomlinson, Tom Fowler, Lou Hollers.

Facilities Team is responsible for caring for the church structure including electrical, mechanical, landscaping, and the future growth of the facilities.

Session members on this team are: Al Smithson, Joe Glenn, Paul Fox.

Mission and Evangelism Team is responsible for local and global outreach, the FPCA pre-school, Bazaarnival, communications and bridge events.

Session members on this team are:  Helen Moulton, Lew Johnson, Tina Hanson and Deacons Mitzi Duke, Christine Apperson, Jan Whitenight.

Currently Serving as Elders Class of 2008
Ann Harris	Don Farrell	Tom Fowler	Jay Graham

Helen Moulton	Al Smithson	Brooks Taylor

Class of 2009
George Whitenight	Marye Drexler	Jim C. Quick	Nesha Morey

Sandy  Thomlinson	Melinda Vanderberg	Paul Fox

Class of 2010
Joe Glenn	Tina Hanson	Lou Hollers	Lew Johnson

Pam Knight	Judy Northup	Joan Reynolds