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OFFICERS & COMMITTEES

The committees of Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery are commissioned to do the work of the Presbytery in all its different forms. How is the Holy Spirit calling you to servant leadership.

2023 PRESBYTERY OFFICERS

PRESBYTERY STAFF

Stephen Carl

Presbytery Moderator

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Melinda Hunt

Presbytery Vice-Moderator

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Bruce Wiley

Council Moderator

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Leigh McCaslin

Stated Clerk

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Bill Wiles

Treasurer

Tim Blodgett

General Presbyter

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Celia Gerfers

Administrative Assistant

Presbytery Council

Moderator: Bruce Wiley
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​

2023 Directory - Presbytery Council

Ministry

Moderator: Jeff Cranton
EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett

  • Oversees pastoral leadership and congregational effectiveness

  • Meets 6-8 times per year

2023 Directory - Ministry

Nominating

Moderator: Rebecca Weston
EOP Staff Liaison: Leigh McCaslin

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

2023 Directory - Nominating

Pastoral Care Team

Moderator: Sandy Bach

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

2023 Directory - Pastoral Care

Permanent Judical Commission

Moderator: 
EOP Staff Liaison: Leigh McCaslin

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

2023 Directory - PJC

Preparation for Ministry

Moderator: Joel Wood
EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett

  • Oversees inquirers and candidates for ministry

2023 Directory - Preparation for Ministry

Representation

Moderator: Rebecca Weston
EOP Staff Liaison: Leigh McCaslin

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

2023 Directory - Representation

Trustees

President: Wally Johnson
EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett and Leigh McCaslin

  • Oversees Presbytery real property and assists congregations with property issues

2023 Directory - Trustees

Resourcing, Redevelopment, and New Church Development

Moderator: Josh Kerr
EOP Staff Liaison: Tim Blodgett and Leigh McCaslin
2023 Directory - Resourcing, Redevelopment
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