Nominations

 

Who can serve as an officer of the Meeting House?
Each leadership candidate for office must be a member of OPMH and demonstrate faithful participation in both worship and the life of our church, and financial stewardship, by pledging and contributing to the ministry and mission of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House.

Who can submit a recommendation?

Any member of Meeting House can do so — on behalf of others or themselves.

Can I recommend myself?

Yes, the committee strongly encourages you to volunteer for consideration. If you feel called to serve, please put forth your name. Whether you have served before or would be a new leader, the committee welcomes your self-recommendation.

Can I recommend multiple individuals?

Yes, you may put forth multiple recommendations. If you are recommending someone, please consider discussing your recommendation with the candidate to determine his or her willingness and ability to serve.

What is the time commitment for an officer?
The commitment varies by individual, but the average time commitment is about eight hours per month.

All church officers attend monthly meetings and serve on or lead one or more committees. Adults are elected for three-year terms. Prior to ordination and installation, newly elected officers are required to attend training.

 

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Please provide the Nominating Committee with one or more names and pertinent information about possible candidates in the spaces below. Elders, Deacons and Trustees will serve a three-year term after they are elected; the Nominating Committee serves for one year.

Nominate Candidates for Elder

The Session, which is the governing body of the church, provides oversight for the wide-ranging and growing church programs. The Pastor is the moderator of the Session. Ruling elders are so named because “they are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life.” The Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order advises congregations to “elect persons of wisdom and maturity of faith, having demonstrated skills in leadership and being compassionate in spirit.”

The Session is responsible for providing for worship and the administration of the Sacraments: Baptism and Communion; receiving new members; leading the congregation in mission; providing for educational ministry, pastoral care, and fellowship opportunities; and stewardship.

Responsibilities:
• Attend monthly Session meetings
• Attend new member meetings
• Lead or serve on one or more Session committees
• Participate in serving Communion on designated Sundays

Each year 8 adults are elected to serve a 3-year term of service. Additionally, one youth elder is elected each year to serve a 1-year term. Generally youths are elected during their junior year of high school and serve during their senior year. A youth elder is a full-fledged member of the session, attending monthly meetings and serving on a committee.

Nominate Candidates for Deacon

Deacons are the caregivers of the congregation and are often referred to as “the heart of the church.” “The office of Deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith” (Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, G-6).

At The Old Presbyterian Meeting House Deacons care for members and friends of the church as well as engage in outreach mission activities and tend to a variety of day-to-day activities related to worship and congregational care.

Responsibilities:
• Attend monthly board meetings
• Fulfill Deacon Volunteer Opportunities (often on Sundays and at least twice each month)

Each year ten adults are elected to serve a 3-year term of service. Additionally, one youth deacon is elected each year to serve a 1-year term. Generally youth are elected during their junior year of high school and serve during their senior year. Youth deacons attend monthly meetings and fulfill Deacon Volunteer Opportunities.

Nominate Candidates for Trustee

The Board of Trustees answers to the Session and is entrusted to manage the church’s financial and physical resources, including the endowment.

A demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of OPMH plus all-around management skills and experience are desired. Professions that provide valuable experience and expertise include attorneys and paralegals with broad backgrounds; investment and accounting professionals; property and operations management professionals with experience in building management, real estate, and systems; human resource professionals; experience in grant-writing and fundraising; and business professionals with broad experience in all aspects of operating a business.

Responsibilities:
• Attend monthly board meetings.
• Actively participate in the financial stewardship activities of the church

Each year one adult is elected to serve a 3-year term of service.

Nominate a candidate for the 2026 At-Large Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is a joint committee of Session, Deacons, and Trustees and is charged to search for and select active members of the congregation to serve as church officers and to ensure that the officer candidates reflect the rich diversity of the congregation’s membership. As needed, the committee also slates nominees for pastor nominating committees.

Nominating Committee members have demonstrated a commitment to the Old Presbyterian Meeting House through active participation in various ministries and are familiar with a wide range of church members. Prior experience serving as an officer of OPMH is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities:
• Actively encourage officer candidate recommendations and meet with clergy, staff, and church committee leaders to identify such leadership candidates.
• Participate in committee discussions about each individual officer candidate in order to develop a potential slate.
• Contact the prospective nominees to extend the call to serve
• Hold in confidence the business of the committee

Each year four adult at-large members of the congregation are elected to serve a 1-year term of service.

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