Ministry
Moderators: Elizabeth Keppel
EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett
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Oversees pastoral leadership and congregational effectiveness
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Meets 6-8 times per year
Nominating
Moderator: Elaine Elsloo Dodd
EOP Staff Liaison: Leigh McCaslin
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Provides nominees for presbytery officers, committees, and moderators of committees, as well as Dwight Agency, Synod and General Assembly
Presbytery Council
Moderator Rick Davis
EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett & Leigh McCaslin
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Comprised of one Teaching Elder and one Ruling Elder from each of the five Regional Councils, moderators of remaining committees, and six at-large members.
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Serves as the coordinating council for the presbytery
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At-large members serve as the presbytery meeting planning team
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Meets quarterly, about four weeks prior to each presbytery meeting
Council Work Groups:
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Budget
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Mission Grants & Scholarships
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Personnel
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Planning & Review
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Presbytery Meetings
Other Council Members:
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Moderator of EOP Presbyterian Women
Pastoral Care Team
Moderator Olivia Lane
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Provides pastoral care for pastors, church professionals, and congregations
Permanent Judicial Commission
Moderator Kenneth Woodhams
EOP Staff Liaison: Leigh McCaslin
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Serves as an ecclesiastical court for matters referred in accord with Rules and Discipline
Preparation for Ministry
Moderator: Daniel Hutchinson
EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blogett
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Oversees inquirers and candidate for ministry
Representation
Moderator: Elaine Elsloo Dodd
EOP Staff Liaison: Leigh McCaslin
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Encourages full participation by all constituent groups in the life and work of the presbytery
Trustees
President: Doug Dodd
Vice President: Vince King
EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett and Leigh McCaslin
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Oversees Presbytery real property and assists congregations with property issues