Our Committees

Because we are all blessed with different gifts and talents, the opportunities for ministry within the church, the community and the world are many. We invite everyone to participate in the work of our church committees as a way of serving God and others and as a means of community and spiritual growth.

Following are the committees set up within the church to help organize people to serve the church and the community.

Christian Education | Karen Alley, Chair

Christian education is dedicated to spiritual formation, continuing education, family building and memory making.  This committee works with children’s ministries such as Sunday School, Kirk Kids, Nursery, and Vacation Bible School as well as adult education in the form of Sunday School classes, Bible studies, and spiritual formation classes and workshops.  

Congregational Care/Hospitality | Brenda Miller, Chair

Congregational Care provides countless fellowship opportunities for all members of the church family.  They coordinate congregational gatherings and meals, the Friends Group, Kirk Night various themes and dinners, bereavement meals, church picnics, etc.  

Finance & Stewardship | Tom Winstead, Chair

The Finance and Stewardship Committees ensure that we live out our calling to be good stewards of God's gifts in all of life. Receiving Treasurer - Randy Combs | Disbursing Treasurer - Randy Tulbert

Historical | Andrew Mackie, Chair

The Historical Committee keeps an accurate record of the church's history for future generations and works to ensure that we remain connected to our roots and to those who came before us.

Membership - Roll | Rusty Tysor, Chair

The membership committee is responsible for contacting potential new members and helping those who join us to connect with the mission of the church and to fully integrate into the life and community of Elkin Presbyterian.

Mission | Susan Stewart, Chair

The Mission Committee coordinates the outreach of the church and maintains relationships with agencies and groups financially supported by the church.  This committee also oversees the church’s current mission focus.

Pastoral Care | Rusty Tysor, Chair

The Pastoral Care Committee cares for all members of the church family through visitation and other contacts such as cards, letters, and phone calls.  

Personnel | Dr. Jonathan Snyder, Chair

The Personnel Committee assists paid staff members in carrying out their ministry to the congregation.

Property | BD Reece, Chair

The Property Committee cares for the building and grounds in sustainable and environmentally responsible ways.

Worship | Ken Hon, Chair

The Worship Committee coordinates the regular Sunday worship to ensure that the people of God have a means of giving thanks, remembering their baptismal vows, feasting at the Lord’s supper, and serving God.

Endowment | Tom Meade

The committee provides avenues/ways to make gifts and bequests in a variety of ways.

Nominating | Jeff Collins, Chair