Elders
In the Presbyterian Church, elders (the meaning of the word "presbyters") make up the church’s governing body or "Session."
Members of the congregation nominate candidates for the position of elder annually and the congregation votes as a whole. Once ordained and installed, elders serve a three-year term, though their ordination is for life. Members are encouraged to bring their concerns and ideas to any elder at any time, though there are no "constituencies" within the congregation.
From the ordained elders in the congregation, the Session elects a Clerk and a Treasurer. The Clerk prepares the agenda and materials for Session and congregational meetings, prepares minutes, and other duties. As part of their service to the church many elders at MPC also chair ministry teams.
These are the officers and members of Morningside Presbyterian’s Session, their ministry assignments, and their contact information:
Clerk of Session: Sandra Ward
Treasurer: Bill Humphries
Class of 2025
Facilities Co-Chair: Duncan Spears
Sub-Committees: Weekly Events, Special Events, Funeral Receptions, Church Retreat
Finance Co-Chair: Bobbie McCrackin
Human Resources: Rob Payne
Mission Ministries: Amy Jensen
Sub-committees: Justice, Advocacy and Environmental Action; Special Offerings and Walks; Community Outreach, Global Concerns, Mission Trips
Youth and Families Ministries: Tish Woolley
Youth Elder: Austin Smith
CLASS OF 2026
Clerk of Session: Sandra Ward
Children’s Ministry: Lauren King
Engagement: Corinne McLarin-Hadden
Discipleship: David Lowery
Worship and Arts: John Wingert
CLASS OF 2027
Commitment: Liz Mills
Sub-committees: Greeters, New Member Classes, Visitor Contact
Facilities Co-Chair: Lloyd Prince
Fellowship: Suzanne Macpherson
Finance Co-Chair: Trey Coogle
Matthew 25: Emilee Terry