The PCA is a Presbyterian denomination in that we have a representative form of church government. A local church is governed by a “Session” comprised of elders (i.e., “presbyters”) elected by the members of the congregation. Pastors and representatives of local churches in a region form a “Presbytery.” Representatives of Presbyteries and local churches meet annually at a “General Assembly.” (from pca.net)
Teaching Elders and Ruling Elders:
There are two types of elders; Teaching Elders and Ruling Elders. Teaching Elders are called Ministers or Pastors, and they primarily provide for the preaching and teaching within a local congregation. Ruling Elders shepherd the flock, caring for the congregation, and watching over her spiritual needs.
The Ruling Elders and Deacons of this church are chosen from qualified male members of the church, elected by the congregation, and ordained and installed by the Session. Elder Emeritus is an honorary status conferred on sitting members of the Session at their request, reducing their required workload.
RPC is under the leadership of Teaching Elder, Chris Carver.
Our Leadership
Associate Pastor
Rev. Chris Carver
Our Ruling Elders
Raymond Boykin
Chuck Byrd
Mike Jones
James McCay
Will Waddell
Chuck Carver, Elder Emeritus
In Loving Memory,
Chalmers Bryan
Deacons:
The office of deacon is set forth in the Scriptures as ordinary and perpetual in the Church. The office is one of sympathy and service, after the example of the Lord Jesus; it expresses also the communion of saints, especially in their helping one another in time of need.
It is the duty of the deacons to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress. It is their duty also to develop the grace of liberality in the members of the church, to devise effective methods of collecting the gifts of the people, and to distribute these gifts among the objects to which they are contributed. They shall have the care of the property of the congregation, both real and personal, and shall keep in proper repair the church edifice and other buildings belonging to the congregation. In matters of special importance affecting the property of the church, they cannot take final action without the approval of the Session and consent of the congregation.
In the discharge of their duties the deacons are under the supervision and authority of the Session. (From the The Book of Church Order of the Presbyterian Church in America)
