Elder Kim Houston
Church Treasurer
Elder Brad Turner
Clerk of Session
Elder Chase Grogan
Parish Associate
Florence Huffman
Church Administrator
Elder Thanayi Henry
Minister of Worship
Elder Andre Donegan
Media & Communications
ROLE OF OFFICERS
According to our Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, all ministry in the Church is a gift from Jesus Christ. Members and officers alike serve mutually under the mandate of Christ who is the chief minister of all. His ministry is the basis of all ministries; the standard for all offices is the pattern of the one who came “not to be served but to serve.” (Matt. 20:28)
One responsibility of membership in the church is the election of officers who are ordained to fulfill particular functions. The existence of these offices in no way diminishes the importance of the commitment of all members to the total ministry of the church. These ordained officers differ from other members in function only. The Church offices mentioned in the New Testament, which this church has maintained, include those of presbyters (ministers of the Word and Sacrament and elders) and deacons.
ELDERS
Ruling Elders are so named not because of they “lord over” the congregation (Matt. 20:25), but because they are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. Ruling elders, together with teaching elders (Pastor), exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline, having responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the whole church, including ecumenical relationships. When elected by the congregation, Elders shall serve faithfully as members of the session. When elected as commissioners to higher councils, ruling elders participate and vote with the same authority as teaching elders, and they are eligible for any office.
DEACONS
Deacons lead the RPC family in caring for the needs of those who are sick, bereaved, friendless or in various personal crisis. You may find our Deacons doing hospital or home visits, assisting families during death and bereavement or even providing Thanksgiving baskets to families throughout the community. Our Deacons serve not just the needs of RPC members, but the community at-large, as an extension of the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
TRUSTEES
A Trustee is the steward and caretaker of resources, acting in trust on behalf of the congregation. The church’s trustees oversee and maintain the church finances and property to assure that it adequately supports the purpose and vision of RPC and the Presbyterian Church USA. The Trustee Ministry of Roxbury Presbyterian Church (RPC) is incorporated in the State of Massachusetts. As such they are to assure that the corporation is managed in accordance with State laws and regulations.