The Session
First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, is governed by “presbyters”, or elders, who are lay leaders elected by the congregation. These elders are the spiritual leaders of the church who work alongside the pastors to discern the movement of God’s Holy Spirit throughout our various ministries. Collectively these elders are called the Session and serve a three-year term.
Clerk of Session- Catherine Servati (Class of 2026)
Class of 2024 – Catie Hester, Richard DeVoe, Hale Freeland, Bradley Goodwiller, Melissa Hall
Class of 2025 – Bo Elliott, Carole Haney, Brent Hardin, Angela Manley, David Shaw
Class of 2026 – Irma Buchanan, Laura Montgomery, Matt Nielson, Brynnen Quick, Catherine Servati
The Diaconate
Each year, FPC elects fifteen members from the congregation to serve as the hands and feet of Christ through its leadership of caring. Deacons are true servant leaders providing food, transportation, visitation and ushering at worship services, including funerals.
Class of 2024 – Patrick Bolen, Tommy Cribbs, Lindsey Estes, Kathy Orr Griffith, Jennifer Williams
Class of 2025 – Teresa Flautt, Scotty Jimenez, David McPhail, Laura Scott, Laura Whitten
Class of 2026 – Stefanie Goodwiller, Marty Mauldin, Brad Mayo, Kathy Neff, Nina Patrick
Ministry Teams
FPC has eight standing ministry teams, comprised of two elders and members of the congregation, that seek to serve the church in their respected area of ministry. If you are interested in joining one of these ministry teams, please contact the church office.
Worship
Worship
The Worship Ministry Team assists the pastors and the Director of Music in planning worship by handling details such as sanctuary flowers, communion servers and readers for special services and by updating wedding and funeral policies as needed. Learn more about current wedding and funeral policies here.
Adult Education
Adult Education
The adult education ministry team plans and executes various adult discipleship opportunities, such as Sunday schools, Wednesdays Together, The David Freeman Lecture Series, and other special events throughout the year. Learn more here.
Membership and Hospitality
Membership and Hospitality
The Membership and Hospitality Ministry Team provides fellowship opportunities for the FPC family and strives to help members and visitors alike feel welcome at FPC. Look here for more information about fellowship opportunities or to discover how you might become engaged in FPC’s ministry of hospitality.
Finance
Finance
The Finance Ministry Team supports every ministry of FPC through regular financial review and an annual stewardship campaign. This ministry team also manages any endowments given to the church.
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Mission
Mission
The Mission Ministry Team oversees FPC’s mission budget and organizes efforts for hands-on service projects. Learn more about this important ministry of the church here.
Children’s Christian Education
Children’s Christian Education
The Children’s Christian Education ministry team plans and executes the various ministry opportunities to help nurture our children’s faith formation, from our nursery ministry all the way through our youth ministry. Learn more about our children’s program here and our youth program here.
Property
Property
The Property Ministry Team is charged with the care and upkeep of our facilities and equipment in order to support all the various ministries of FPC. They also receive and review all requests for the use of church property.
Personnel
Personnel
The Personnel Ministry Team supports the staff of FPC through sustained relationships that support personal growth and development. They serve as advocates on the staff’s behalf in regards to any professional needs.
