Officers of the Church
Ordination has existed since the earliest forms of the church as a way of distinguishing those who have particular unique callings from God to serve Christ in the church.In most denominations, only clergy–trained and authorized ministers of the Word and sacrament–are ordained. One of the most important hallmarks of a Presbyterian (USA) church, however, is the ordination of non-clergy to offices of church service. The PCUSA ordains clergy (teaching elders), elders (ruling elders) and deacons. Clergy and ruling elders serve coequally on the governing council of the church, called the Session. Deacons are called to ministries of care, service, and compassion. Trustees are not ordained, but manage many of the key business functions of the church.
SSPC Trustees & Deacons
Class of 2022
Trustees
Rick Bender
Matt Loynachan
Mike Tyson
Deacons
David Alverson
Melissa Forsythe
Laurie Sandefur
Karla Campbell -1 yr term
Class of 2023
Trustees
Kurt Anderson
Mark Thielman
John Walters
Deacons
Amy Kats
Debra Nyul
Cherie Wheeler
Mary Witt
Class of 2024
Trustees
George Bristol
Sharon LeMond
Carol Stalcup
Deacons
Robby Fultz
Peggy Harwood
Harriett Moore
Marshall Ray
Session Officers, Committee Assignments
Budget & Finance
Steve Midgley (’22)
Chair Jack Hunnicutt (’24)
Christian Education
Chair – TBD
Catherine Team (’24)
Communications
Lee Mallard (’22)
Chair Morgan Polly (’24)
CWNC – Church Wide Nominating Committee
Carol Vance (’23) Chair
Cynthia Walker (’24)
Fellowship
Teke Walters (‘24) Chair
Membership
Roger Davis (‘23) Chair
Nanette Monte (’23)
Mission
Bill Larmour (‘22) Chair
Personnel
Betty Arvin (’22) Chair
Lars Berg (’24)
Property
Eduardo Calderon (‘22)
Chair Sam Montee (’23)
Angela Springfield (‘22) Chair
Harlan Kats (‘23)
Committee TBD
Katherine Walters, Youth Elder (’22)
Moderator
Rev. Dr. Fritz Ritsch
Clerk of Session
Peggy Wadley
Church Treasurer
Sam Moore
Office
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2700 McPherson Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109 - (817) 927-8411
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Service Times
During the summer, we have one service at 10 a.m.
The rest of the year we have two services; on at 8:30 a.m. and then 11 a.m.