CHURCH OFFICERS
ABOUT FPCOSWhat do church officers do?
The Session, composed of Elders, as the ruling body of the congregation, is responsible for spiritual and administrative leadership. The Diaconate, composed of Deacons, leads the church in service ministries (the word “deacon” means servant), and the Board of Trustees conducts the corporate and legal matters of the church at the request of the Session.
OFFICER NOMINATIONS – SUBMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION
At FPCOS, Elders and Deacons are nominated—and ultimately elected—by our church members. If you know someone who has been an active member of FPCOS for at least 12 months and who demonstrates a godly spirit and servant’s heart, we invite you to submit their name for consideration as a church officer. Officers serve for a term of 3 years. Those who accept nomination will enter a season of training and preparation with our pastors. While not everyone who is nominated will be called to serve, this is a meaningful way to participate in God’s work by helping identify and encourage future leaders within our congregation. Please submit names for consideration by Wednesday, February 25.
FPCOS Elders
| Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Goodwin | Leah Ethridge | Stephen Boskovich |
| Bill Hennessey | Jason Graeber | Maureen De Jonge |
| Matthew Lott | Julie Gresham | Margaret Hurt |
| Jake Travis | David McClendon | Bryan Rodgers |
| Neil Polen | Jeff Scallion |
FPCOS Deacons
| Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Bradburn | Mary Ashbaker | Gayle Brown |
| Barry Campbell | EmilyBeth Dickinson | Jacob Craig |
| Matt Carpenter | Chad Gibson | Mike De Jonge |
| Andy Chapman | Nancy Green | Ron Junkin |
| Dawn Goodwin | Ryan Griffin | Wilson Kahlmus |
| Ben Kahlmus | Diane Grimm | Wendy Lockhart |
| Hanna Mayfield | Ric Rogers | Vicki Pace |
| Mike Smith | Tim Sayers | Tucker Reynolds |
| Leland Wilson | Mark Roberts | |
| Trevor Smith |
FPCOS Trustees
| Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Rebekah Cunningham | Lane Folkers | Leslie Kelley |
The Officer Nominating Committee prayerfully prepares a slate of Church Officer nominees (Elders, Deacons and Trustees) each year and then presents the nominees to the congregation for election at a congregational meeting.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE: The qualifications for Elder and Deacon are found in Scripture and the EPC Book of Order.
TERMS OF SERVICE AND ELIGIBILITY: Church Officers for these boards are elected for a three-year term of service. After serving one term or two consecutive terms on the same board, a Church Officer is ineligible for re-election on the same board for one year, but is eligible to serve on another board. Two immediate family members may not serve on the Session at the same time, and two immediate family members may not serve on the Diaconate, but one may serve on the Session and the other on the Diaconate at the same time. “Immediate family member” is defined as a brother, sister, wife, husband, child or parent.