Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church and He governs the Church through Elders. The very name Presbyterian comes from a Greek word, presbuteros, which means “elder,” and thus refers to our form of church government. Presbyterianism stands for a representative form of government, in which Elders from local churches meet together (such as in regional presbyteries) to conduct church business.
Locally, the Elders meet on a regular basis as a Session (also known as the congregational presbytery). Jesus Christ exercises authority though the Session for the spiritual welfare of the local church. All church officers are appointed by Jesus Christ by nomination of the Session and approval of the Congregation. The Pastor is part of the Eldership and is sometimes referred to as “teaching elder,” and the other Elders as “ruling elders.”
Deacons are men whom Jesus Christ appoints to oversee the physical welfare of the Church. Deacons are called to serve by managing financial and mercy matters of the local church, under the oversight of the Elders.
The following men serve KRPC in these offices:
Royston Burrell (Elder), and David Card (Deacon). After our Pastor’s passing to glory, our church is currently under care of the Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church.
In loving memory of
Reverend Rudy Poettcker
Brothers and sisters,
For those who may not know, our Pastor Rudy Poettcker had been battling cancer. Elder Roy Burrell sent this to our members:
The following is the announcement from sister Poettcker: “On Sunday, March 8, at 5:47 a.m. Rudy walked through the valley of the shadow of death and is now with our precious Savior. He has joined the great cloud of witnesses and now rests in the presence of the Lord.”
As members of King’s, we thank the Lord for the life and ministry of our beloved pastor, Rudy. Through his faithful preaching of the Word, loving care for the flock, and steadfast devotion to Christ, the Lord richly blessed our congregation. We are deeply grateful for the years he served among us and for the example of faith he left behind.