We have twenty-three elders who exercise leadership in the church in a number of different ways.

• The elders meet together regularly as a group. The term we use for the elders as a group is the ‘Session’.
• These regular meetings are augmented by occasional day conferences and weekend retreats where longer-term strategic matters are considered.
• A smaller group of elders meets fortnightly to facilitate the work of the larger group.
• The different ministries throughout the church are ‘elder-led’. For example, our policy is that small groups are led by elders, recognising their pastoral oversight and teaching responsibilities. Where small groups or specific ministries are not led by elders, an elder will be appointed in an oversight capacity.
• The work of our elders is co-ordinated by Alan MacKenzie in his role as Session Clerk. Alan works closely with Robin, our minister, who moderates or chairs our elders’ meetings. Alan is a pensions actuary by profession and like many of our elders combines service in the church with a busy life outside the church.