Reformed Presbyterian Church of the North Hills

Session

Ensure Biblical preaching and teaching at all levels
Shepherd members of the congregation
Pray for each member and adherent of the congregation
Provide leadership in faithful stewardship, discipleship, and evangelism
Monitor the spiritual pulse of members of the congregation and take a leadership role in providing opportunity for their spiritual growth
Enact discipline as needed in accordance with the Scriptures and the RPCNA Book of Discipline

For better oversight, assigned each elder to oversee one of the six basic areas of congregational life: Preaching & Teaching, Worship & Prayer, Evangelism & Outreach, Nurture & Discipleship, Fellowship & Hospitality, Social Concern & Mercy
Completed 3 year oversight of yoked ministry with RPTS to provide seminary training for a student from Kenya.
Provided pastor internship for Patrick Marx that was completed the end of November, 2010.
Approved a scripture memory program for the whole congregation that rotates month by month.
Continued its exploration of ministry in the Millvale area
Approved a program for RPTS students who worship regularly with our congregation that provides some practical Session training alongside of classroom work. Each of the three years has different opportunities and responsibilities.

Lead in planning fellowship opportunities for both men and women.
Host a TFY group the last week of July.
Attempt to engage a Short Term Mission Team with purpose to explore further a practical ministry in the Millvale community
Continue to develop a presence at Ross Township Council meetings
Encourage small group participation
Schedule quarterly congregational prayer evenings
Schedule individuals to share personal testimony with congregation