Our Mission
Our Mission statement, adopted in 2021, reads as follows:
We worship and glorify God,
proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ
for the salvation of humankind;
providing nurture and spiritual fellowship
for each other and for all the children of God;
We seek to minister to the needs of the community
after Christ's example.
Ruling Elders: elected to guide the church
"Ruling elders" are so named not because they “lord it over” the congregation (Matt. 20:25), but 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.
Our Ruling Elders are always available to answer questions or receive your feedback about life and ministry at RHPC.
We have six ruling elders, elected to serve three year terms. Each oversees a different area of church life.
Elders
Jim Carter, Christian Education
Phil Corbin, Facilities
Sheryl Curtis, Worship
Jay Lacy, Missions
David Summerlin, Congregational Care
Clerk of Session
Sue Turner
Moderator
Pastor Diane Knauf
The Session meets on fourth Sundays of the month at 2:00 pm in the church house.
Church members are welcome to come and observe our meetings.
If you have a question you would like Session to consider, please contact our Clerk of Session so it can be added to our agenda.
The governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are: sessions, presbyteries, synods and the General Assembly. The session governs a particular congregation. It is made up of elders elected by the congregation, plus the pastor(s). The session is responsible for all decisions regarding the program and policies of its congregation, except for the two powers reserved for the congregation: the election of officers, including the pastoral staff, and the buying, selling, and/or mortgaging of church property.
