Governance of the Church

The Presbyterian form of church governance vests decision-making power in the local church. The Session, with ordained elders, is the body responsible for the operation of the church, the hiring of the minister, and oversight of the budget.

The Session of Northside

The Session is the governing body of the church. Its members are nominated and elected by the congregation and elders serve a three-year term. A Youth Member (when there are eligible youth) is elected yearly to a one-year term. The Session has 12 members, plus one youth member.

Class of 2007 Class of 2008 Class of 2009
Charles Bostian Sue Bentley Claark Gaylord
Traci McCoy, Clerk Joe Hunnings Bruce Harper
Ron Pearson Lucian Robinson Amy Ogburn
Besty Stinson Paul Ruszler

The Board of Deacons of Northside

The Board of Deacons exists to serve the church and its members. Deacons are nominated and elected by the congregation and serve a three-year term. There is no set membership size for the Board.

Class of 2007 Class of 2008 Class of 2009
Sandy GaylordRosemary ColeEmily Bender
Tom Gilmer IIIRhoda HurstSue Herbein
Pat FullenLinda MorrowMary Lough

Memorials Board

The Memorials Board promotes the giving of gifts and memorials to the church and oversees the distribution of both designated and undesignated gift funds. The members are John Brown, Bev Lineweaver, and Nedra Underwood.