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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
WAYNESVILLE, NC
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
"So he shepherded them according to the integrity in his heart, and guided them with his skillful hands."
-- Psalm 78:72
THE SESSION
In the Presbyterian system of self-government, the congregation elects a group of Elders to be its representatives. That group, called the Session, has the responsibility and power to guide that particular church in matters concerning the life of that church. The pastor joins the Elders as Session Moderator. The Session at First Presbyterian Waynesville typically has nine Elders, each serving a three-year term.
2026 SESSION MEMBERS
Ron Tingle - Clerk of Session
Rick Croskery - Interim Building & Grounds
Melonie Gross - Fellowship
Charlotte Casey -Worship
Stan Briggs - Finance
Pat Briggs - Mission
Laura Janson - Discipleship
Merry Matlock - Deacons' Board
DEACONS BOARD
The Deacons Board is our chuch's ministry to its members, helping and encouraging us all, especically those among us with spiritual, physical and emotional needs.
2026 Deacons
Merry Matlock - Elder for Deacons & Moderator
Sherry Blount
Judy Bryson
Janie Oakley
Brenda Sites