Each year the congregations is presented a slate of Executive Board Officers, Mission Board Leaders, Elders, and Deacons for election. With the congregation’s affirmation, these leaders commit to guiding our church’s mission with faith, wisdom, and a spirit of service.
Executive Board
Executive Board – Role and Purpose
The Executive Board governs the business and affairs on behalf of the Congregation, in addition to making recommendations on matters that require approval through a Congregational vote. The Executive Board also forms and oversees all administrative committees in areas such as property, personnel, and finance. Members of the Executive Board are elected by the congregation for a 2 year term.
Executive Board Chair
Mission Board Chair
Treasurer
Deacon Chair
Elder Chair
At-Large Member (Year 1)
At-Large Member (Year 1)
At-Large Member (Year 2)
At-Large Member (Year 2)
Elder Council
Elder Council – Role and Purpose
Beargrass Elders make a covenant to be responsible for the spiritual life and development of the Congregation by presiding at Communion, greeting and assimilating visitors into the Beargrass community, shepherding members of the Congregation, and generally supporting the ministers and other leaders regarding the care and spiritual life of the Congregation. Elders are elected by the congregation for a 3 year term.
Deacon Council
Deacon Council – Role and Purpose
Beargrass Deacons make a covenant to be responsible for providing leadership in the servant ministries of the Congregation, including greeting and service in worship and actively engaging in the life of the Congregation (including participation in teams, activities, and events that support the Mission).
Youth Elders & Deacons
Beargrass is proud to have Youth Deacons and Youth Elders as an integral part of our community. Like the elected offices of adult Deacon and Elder, Youth Deacons and Youth Elders are similarly set apart for specific acts of service and leadership in the life of the church. It is also a time of learning and formation in providing leadership opportunities for students who have demonstrated a commitment to the mission of the church. Youth Deacons and Elders are invited to serve the congregation in broader and more visible ways with the hope that such experience and exposure will help shape them into mature, faithful leaders.