Officers
Elders
The governing body of First Presbyterian Church is the Session. Elders are chosen by the people. Together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, they exercise leadership, government, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships.
The Session of First Presbyterian Church is comprised of fifteen elders who serve on a three-year rotation. Ann Holler serves as Clerk of Session; the pastor, Gordon Turnbull, serves as Moderator.
Class of 2007
Jack Butterworth, John Connor, Bonnie Haskins, Ann Holler (Clerk), Dennis Samuel
Class of 2008
Doug Bassett, Larry Connolly, Peggy Hill, Jerry Poteat, Charles Webb
Class of 2009
Kevin Buck, Randy Cook, Dale Davis, Ann Galliher, Heidi Harkleroad
Deacons
The Diaconate, or Board of Deacons, is another body of officers ministering in the church. It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith.
The Board of Deacons of First Presbyterian Church is comprised of fifteen members who serve on a three-year rotation.
Class of 2007
Nancy Allerton, Chuck Bolick, Tammy Connolly (Clerk), Reveley Gray McGrady, Debbie McMillin
Class of 2008
Blake Basett (Moderator), Bryan Boyd, David Tudor, Deborah Whitaker, Sherry Worley
Class of 2009
Vicki Essick, Pat Hunigan, Ernie Pennington, Cindy Ratcliff, Brandon Story
Board of Trustees
First Presbyterian Church annually elects one member to its three-person Board of Trustees. These officers represent the congregation in larger capital and property matters, and they function as officers in the corporation for the State of Tennessee. The three current trustees are as follows:
President (2007)
Benjamin M. Frizzell, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer (2008)
Harrison Gilley
Trustee (2009)
Louise Rutherford