Leadership
Session
Each Presbyterian congregation has a governing body of persons, elected from their active membership, as Elders, serving a three-year term. This group of Elders makes up the Session. The Session has the responsibility for overseeing the life of a particular church.
Silver Spring's Session is made up of 18 Elders and the Pastor. The Pastor is the Moderator of the Session. Like a Pastor, Elders are ordained to their ministry.
The Session is organized into various committees, most of which are open to members and friends of the congregation. Through these committees, the Session keeps the congregation focused on the mission of Christian "worship, fellowship, and discipleship."
Board of Deacons
Deacons are elected from the active members of the congregation, serving a three-year term. The principle focus of Silver Spring's Deacons is a ministry of compassion and kindness directed to members of the congregation and folks living in the immediate community.
Silver Spring's Board of Deacons is made up of 39 Deacons. The youth deacons are elected to one-year terms. Like a Pastor, Deacons are ordained to their ministry.
Trustees
Silver Spring elects 12 active members to serve as Trustees. Each trustee serves a three-year term. The principle focus of Silver Spring's Trustees is the care and maintenance of the property and buildings of Silver Spring. Trustees serve as the directors of the church corporation recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
For listings of the current members of these boards, please refer to the Resources section.
