Governance of Knox Church
Knox Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church USA and is governed by its Book of Order and Constitution.
Locally, the church is directed by the Session-Board of Trustees. This body is responsible for overseeing the mission and ministry of Knox Church. 24 members elected by the congregation serve as elders on the Session-Board of Trustees. They serve as active elders for a three-year period and meet with the clergy and staff of the church to implement the wide range of ministries of the congregation. The work of the Session-Board of Trustees is primarily accomplished through committees, each chaired by an elder in active service with additional members elected from the congregation-at-large.
The Deacons of Knox Church are ordained officers who serve members and friends of Knox, both in times of distress and celebration, through a number of ministries. Included on the Board are eight Youth Deacons, whose ministries serve both their fellow youth, and the church at large.
The standing committees of the Session, which meet monthly, are:
Budget and Finance
Building and Grounds
Christian Education
Growth and Outreach
Knox Preschool
Mission and Social Concerns
Personnel
Stewardship
Worship and Music
Committees and Boards
Board of Deacons
The Deacons of Knox Church are ordained officers who serve members and friends of Knox, both in times of distress and celebration, through a number of ministries. Included on the Board are eight Youth Deacons, whose ministries serve both their fellow youth, and the church at large.
Contact Gary Schmitt, Chair.
Budget and Finance
This committee encourages contributions of time, talent and financial pledges, in order to ensure that Knox continues to meet the spiritual needs of its members, and be a strong presence in its support of local, national and international mission. It also recommends an annual operating budget and reviews the finances of the church on a monthly basis.
Contact Peter Miccoli, Chair.
Building and Grounds
Maintenance of the church buildings and properties is overseen by this committee, which also proposes building improvements as they are needed.
Contact Couper Gardiner, Chair.
Christian Education
With the counsel of our Christian Educator, Lisa Kaufer, this committee coordinates children’s, youth and adult education. They select curricula and work with Sunday school teachers, as well as book speakers for adult education, and plan forums and classes.
Contact Melanie Elkin, Chair.
Congregational Nominating
Would you like to be involved in making and coordinating nominations for church officers? The elders who comprise our Session, and our Board of Deacons both nominate, then the congregation elects three-year-term officers each year.
Contact Becky Duke,Chair.
Growth and Outreach
We strive to both reach the needs of families and businesses in the immediate community, and foster an interaction with them, toward the benefit of the area. We coordinate opportunities for fellowship, both church wide and for smaller groups. We also oversee our outreach to visitors and our education and welcome of new members into the congregation.
Contact Rich Wilson, Chair.
Knox Preschool
The Knox Preschool is a community outreach of the Knox Presbyterian Church. KPS serves young children age 27 months through 5 years of age.
Contact Bob DeFoor, Chair.
Mission and Social Concerns
M&SC is involved in a number of different local ministries, such as the after-school tutoring program at Third Presbyterian; our mentoring program at Withrow High School; the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN), which hosts families in transition; and the Madisonville Education & Assistance Center (MEAC). The committee also identifies national and worldwide mission partners.
Contact Liz Haradon, Chair.
Personnel
The Personnel committee oversees the staff of Knox Presbyterian Church including the Pastors.
Contact Greg Ebel, Chair.
Session/Board of Trustees
Session is the governing body of Knox Presbyterian Church. Members are elected and ordained to serve three-year terms.
Contact Jack Plattner, Clerk of Session.
Stewardship
Whether its financial or time and talent, this committee's charge is to offer year-round opportunities for giving of all kinds, both to Knox Church and to the community.
Contact Jeff Peppet, Chair.
Worship and Music
How we worship on Sunday morning is determined by this committee, under the leadership of The Rev. Tom York. It works with all choirs; sets the yearly schedule for celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper; and oversees all regular and special worship services.
Contact Greg Philpott, Chair.
Links
View the Knox Church Policy Manual
Find more information on the facilities of Knox
Click here for a complete Knox Staff directory
Contacts
Pastor
Clerk of Session
