The Consistory

Church leaders in the sanctuary.
Church leaders in the sanctuary.

Elders:

Jeff Van Iderstine (VP)

Lydia Ogaard

Joan Adriance

Deacons:

Lisa Maceyak (Treasurer)

Wanda Elble

Sharon Fitzgerald

“Christ, according to the New Testament, has appointed officers to govern the church under himself. Their authority to govern derives from him even though they are elected by the people.” –Preamble, RCA Book of Church Order

To hold office in the church is a God-given responsibility, not a superior position. Three offices exist within the local church: elder, deacon, and minister. Those who hold these offices work together as the consistory to govern the life and ministry of a congregation.

Together, the three offices represent Christ and carry out the work of the Holy Spirit.Elders and ministers also participate in larger governing assemblies—classis, regional synod, and General Synod—in the Reformed Church in America.