Team Descriptions
The Session Teams at MacPherson Presbyterian help accomplish the Church’s Mission. Each Team is comprised of a Team Leader, one or more current session members, and members of the congregation who feel called to the ministry of that team.
Where is your calling?
The following synopses offer a glimpse of each team. Contact a Team Leader or the church office for more details or to volunteer!
Administration, Personnel, & Property (APP) Team
2024 Chair: Bill Groening
APP oversees the church’s finances, personnel, and property and seeks ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the church and its policies. Expertise is needed in several areas to ensure prudent planning and careful use of personnel resources and church facilities. Do you have skills in any of the following areas? APP would love to have you volunteer!
- Policy/procedures formulation
- Financial Management
- Insurance
- Office equipment
- Legal matters
- Office procedures
- Human Resources
- Employee benefits
- Building and grounds maintenance
- Building and grounds improvements
Christian Education Team
2024 Chair: Tanya Anderson
This team provides the environment, programs, and activities by which children, youth, and adults have the opportunity to experience the love of Jesus Christ. This nurturing facilitates our spiritual growth. As we learn more about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we grow closer to Him and the Father in our daily walk.
Congregational Care Team
2024 Chair: David Hesnard
The Congregational Care Team oversees both fellowship opportunities and the care and nurture of members. Fellowship activities are offered throughout the year. Numerous social gatherings are provided, and everyone is encouraged to participate and enjoy good Christian fellowship. Get involved and get to know some folks!
Congregational Care also helps provide care and nurture for all the members of MacPherson who may be sick, homebound, or in a crisis situation. In addition, the team communicates regularly with college students and members of the military who live outside the community. To provide for special needs that some members of our church family may have, there is an active group of Stephen Ministers who have been called to by God to provide special care and have received training through the Stephen Ministry program.
Evangelism & Mission Team
2024 Chair: Don Mollett
This team spearheads our outreach to the unchurched, inviting them to experience and participate in the good news of Jesus Christ. Opportunities are available for members to learn about and participate in mission needs in such areas as Habitat for Humanity, Operation Inasmuch Breakfast Kitchen, Fayetteville Urban Ministry, and CONTACT. MacPherson also sends a delegation to the Cabell-Lincoln work camp in West Virginia each summer and a delegation of volunteers to support the summer camp at our sister church in Oryol, Russia. Roll up your sleeves and make a difference!
Long-Range Oversight Team
2024 Chair: Steve Thrasher
Join this team participate in developing and updating a dynamic a plan for the ministry of the church for the future.
Worship & Music Team
2024 Chair: Mary Groening
This Team coordinates worship experiences for the church on Sundays, other services as designated and approved by the Session, special services at special times of the year, and opportunities for traditional and contemporary worship.
