We are Presbyterian - does not matter the size of congregation, the elected Elders for the most part rule the church through Session (the group of Elders headed up by the Clerk of Session - the Pastor is there to moderate and keep order (and he/she REALLY needs to do that on occasion). We do have congregational meetings to vote on some items, but for the majority of items, budget, undertakings, use of funds, etc., Session rules. The Pastor leads us but really does not have control over much at the church level, in fact, they are assigned to the church and are employed by the Presbytery. Above us is the Presbytery, above them is the Synod, and ruling all our actions is the General Assembly (God above all). I too long for the small wooden church of my youth where we had a "preacher" and not much else, and 'stuff' just got taken care of...Oldgringo wrote:I see terms such as Steward, Elder and various Pastoral ranks mentioned throughout this thread. In our small FUMC, we have a Pastor and a Choir Director. What size and what denominations are y'all talkin' about that has all of these middle and upper management positions runnin' the show?
With all due respect, just askin'.....
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- Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:36 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Called out in church on my CC
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- Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:43 am
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
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Re: Called out in church on my CC
I am an Elder for our church and I know each parishioner that carries. The topic of carrying in church came up in a session meeting long ago after the General Assembly released a policy statement regarding guns in the churches (in brief, don't!). The discussion at our church session level went toward whether or not to permit or discourage concealed carry. Since two members already knew I was always armed I announced that indeed I was one of several people that carried during service. I did not identify anyone else. The whole issue was put to bed when I said they have no need to fear me or my weapon, nor anyone else carrying on church, that should there be an event, we would rise up to protect everyone in the sanctuary and building (sheepdog speech). Sooo... thank you General Assembly, but this is Texas and we will go our own way on this one.