Session
(What is the session?)
The session is made up of teaching and ruling elders, who together form the session, which is the body of leaders in a local Presbyterian church. An elder is an ordained man who shepherds souls entrusted to his care, focusing on spiritual care of these members, in teamwork with the pastors.
Falls Church’s Session consists of the pastor and ruling elders: Robert Donehoo (Clerk), Robert Fikkert, Darin Riggleman, Chris Roosien, Roger Ruchti, Pastor Ben Snodgrass (moderator), and John Swartzendruber.
Board of Deacons
(What is the Board of Deacons?)
Made up of ordained men, commonly called deacons, who enable the elders to care for souls, by providing deeds of mercy and care for people’s earthly lives – such as budget coaching for finances, and aid for bodies when we suffer with injury, unemployment, illness, or aging.
Falls Church’s Board of Deacons consists of: Doug Cain, John Dregne, Gary Gracyalny, Doug Hein, Kurt Huber, Philip Post, and Pastor Ben Snodgrass (moderator).
Board of Trustees
A trustee cares for the church building, the church grounds, the pastor’s house, and handles the payment of church bills, so that the pastors, elders, and deacons can focus on caring for people.
Falls Church’s Board of Trustees consists of: Bill Pfister (President), Roger Ruchti (Treasurer), Brian Blake (clerk), Robert Fikkert, Christopher Kolff, Mike Mrotek, and Jeff Van Ess.