As a Presbyterian church, Mt. Pleasant Community Church is governed by the church Session which includes the Teaching Elders or pastors called by the congregation and a minimum of nine Ruling Elders elected by the congregation. The Session has responsibility for the oversight and supervision of the whole life of the church, including the spiritual nurture of the members and all ministries. Each Ruling Elder may serve two consecutive three-year terms, then must step down for at least one year before becoming eligible for reelection. The Session of Community Church ordinarily meets once per month.

The Board of Deacons is charged with overseeing ministries of compassion to the sick, friendless, bereaved, and those in any way distressed. Like the Session, the Board of Deacons is composed of a minimum of nine members and each may serve no more than six years consecutively. The deacons meet once per month and are very active in service as needed.

Community Church’s Board of Trustees is a standing committee elected by the congregation. This board has a minimum of six members (also limited to no more than six consecutive years) and oversees the church’s buildings, land, and finances. The Board of Trustees meets once per month to tend to its areas of responsibility, including development and management of the annual budget.

The Nominating Committee consists of two members from the Session, one each from Trustees and Deacons, and four members elected by the congregation. The pastor also serves ex officio. The Nominating Committee nominates from the membership to each of the offices annually as vacancies arise or need requires, and recommends the slate to the congregation for election.

The congregation also exercises a governing role in electing church officers, in receiving annual reports from the ministries of the church, and in approving the annual budget. The congregation also calls each pastor and associate pastor.

As a member of the Midwest Presbytery of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Community Church sends representatives to meetings of the Presbytery and General Assembly and orders its government and discipline according to the Book of Government and Book of Discipline of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Click here to view >