FAQS

You can become an active member of Sardis PCUSA by one of the three ways, you can join by:

1. Profession of Faith and Baptism

“If you have never been baptized and professed your Christian faith.”

2. Reaffirmation of Faith

“If you have been baptized, professed your Christian faith but seeking a church home.”

3. Transfer of Church Letter

“If you are an active member of another church, but feel called to be an active member of Sardis PCUSA.”

Presbyterians are a group of Christians who love and serve Christ through their church and work in the world. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is founded on a concept of elders who provide the leadership for the church under the Word of God.

The Presbyterian denomination is a form of Christianity organized to embrace the faith common to all Christians. It is a representative form of church government that involves people at all levels of decision making.

All that is required to be a Presbyterian is to

• • • Confess the Christian faith.

    • Trust in Christ as your Lord and Savior.

    • Promise to follow Christ and Christ’s example for living.

• • • Commit one’s self to attend church and to become involved in its work.

Anyone who can be a Christian can be a Presbyterian

MODERATOR

The Moderator, working with the Clerk, sets the agenda and presides over each meeting.

CLERK OF SESSION

The Clerk of the Session keeps the Minutes for all of the meetings of the Session and Congregation, deals with correspondence, and sees that all reports are distributed appropriately.

ADMINISTRATION

The purpose of this ministry is to promote effective administration of the work and affairs of the church.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

The purpose of this ministry is to coordinate the maintenance of the building and grounds to ensure that the building is kept clean, the grounds are well-groomed and necessary repairs are made.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

The purpose of this ministry is to provide every member of our congregation the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of God’s Holy Word through Sunday School, Bible Studies, Vacation Bible School, and Youth Ministry.

EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH

The purpose of this ministry is to administer activities that will encourage our congregation to grow in their discipleship to Jesus Christ, and to make disciples who will minister to those in need, in both our local and worldwide community.

FINANCE/STEWARDSHIP

The purpose of this ministry is to oversee the use of all resources entrusted to us by God, to help the congregation grow in their commitments of time, talent and money, and to lead the church in an effort to reach the Biblical tithe through proportional (percentage) giving. This ministry conducts stewardship awareness campaigns, develops a church budget and gives regular reports on the finances of the church to the congregation.

WORSHIP

The purpose of this ministry is to work with the pastor and staff to provide meaningful worship at Sardis Presbyterian Church through creative and innovative means as well as traditional worship methods. This ministry is responsible for coordinating the many parts of worship such as the music, acolytes, ushers; planning and implementing special services; preparing communion and coordinating elders to help serve; preparing baptism and maintaining and updating ecclesiastical appointments.

TREASURER

The treasurer gives a monthly report of the church’s finances and works with the stewardship ministry of the church.