Presbytery Council

Moderator: Nancy Covington

EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett and Leigh McCaslin

• 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.

• Serves as the coordinating council for the presbytery

• At-large members serve as the presbytery meeting planning team

• Meets quarterly, about four weeks prior to each presbytery meeting

Council Work Groups:

• Budget

• Mission Grants & Scholarships

• Personnel

• Planning & Review

• Presbytery Meetings

Other Council Members:

• Moderator of EOP Presbyterian Women​

Ministry

Moderator: Elizabeth Keppel

EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett

• Oversees pastoral leadership and congregational effectiveness

• Meets 6-8 times per year

Nominating

Moderator: Elaine Elsloo Dodd

EOP Staff Liaison: Leigh McCaslin

• Provides nominees for presbytery officers, committees, and moderators of committees, as well as Dwight Agency, Synod, and General Assembly

Pastoral Care Team

Moderator: Sandy Bach

• Provides pastoral care for pastors, church professionals, and congregations

Permanent Judical Commission

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EOP Staff Liaison: Leigh McCaslin

• Serves as an ecclesiastical court for matters referred in accord with Rules and Discipline

Preparation for Ministry

Moderator: Joel Wood

EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett

• Oversees inquirers and candidates for ministry

Representation

Moderator: Elaine Elsloo Dodd

EOP Staff Liaison: Leigh McCaslin

• Encourages full participation by all constituent groups in the life and work of the presbytery

Trustees

President: Vince King

EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett and Leigh McCaslin

• Oversees Presbytery real property and assists congregations with property issues