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 SOPC Facts/Structure 

Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church is a PC(USA) church located in Columbia, South Carolina. We are a member of the Trinity PresbyterySynod of the South Atlantic, and The Presbyterian Church (USA). Our church campus consists of approximately 10 acres located in an area historically known as Seven Oaks (read the community history here). According to the 2005 survey, Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church is comprised of approximately 425 members, which is about twice the size of the average Presbyterian Church. Our average church attendance, Christian Education attendance, and annual budget ($511,000 for 2007) are also about twice the size of the typical Presbyterian Church.

The Session is the governing body of Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church and consists of the Pastor, Associate Pastor(s) and all active Elders. Each Elder serves a term of three years, with one-third being replaced each year on June 1st. In the event an Elder resigns from office, and more than one year remains on his/her term, the Nominating Committee is responsible for filling the vacancy. An elder filling an unexpired term is eligible for re-election immediately upon completion of the abbreviated term. No Elder may serve consecutive terms, either full or partial, aggregating more than six years. An Elder having served a total of six years shall be ineligible for reelection for a period of at least one year.

Moderator - The Pastor of the Church serves as the Moderator of the Session. The Moderator presides over all meetings and may call a special meeting when deemed necessary. An Associate Pastor, or other person designated by the Pastor, may serve as the Moderator in the absence of the Pastor or at the discretion of the Pastor.

 

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus ..." Colossians 3:17

 

Clerk - The Clerk is an Elder elected to this position for a period of one year at a time. The Clerk may be an inactive Elder if the Session so chooses. The Clerk may serve no more than three consecutive years, except by action of the Session.

Treasurer - The Session elects a Treasurer annually. This position shall be filled no later than the June Session meeting. The Treasurer, working with the Financial Administrator, is responsible for the proper receipt and disbursement of all funds

Representatives to Presbytery - Each year Trinity Presbytery shall notify Seven Oaks of its allotment of representatives to Presbytery meetings. Representatives are Elders elected to this position by the Session prior to each Presbytery meeting. The elected representatives (Elder Commissioners) will attend the meeting of Presbytery, vote on issues presented before that body, and report Presbytery’s actions to the Session.

Ministries - The Session is organized into seven ministries to implement its work. These ministries are: Administration, Building & Grounds, Christian Education, Congregational Care, Congregational Life, Mission, and Worship. Each Elder is assigned to a ministry. The number of Elders on a ministry may vary according to need. Each ministry has a chairperson assigned by the Pastor. The ministries may be divided into sub-committees if needed. Each will have a chairperson. Ministries meet monthly on the first Monday unless otherwise stated.

Trustees -The congregation shall elect three trustees, three-year terms. Nominees shall be on the active membership rolls of the church and shall have reached the legal age concurring with current laws of South Carolina. There is no limit to the number of consecutive terms a trustee may serve.

Trustees are responsible for the following:
a. Receive, hold, encumber, manage and transfer property, real or personal, for the church.
b. Hold and defend title to such property.
c. To manage any permanent special funds for the furtherance of the purposes of the church.

Congregational Committees – From time to time, the congregation may choose to elect a committee to fulfill a specific task including, but not limited to, the nomination of church officers, and the search for pastors and associate pastors. Each congregational committee will be composed of eight people:

a. Two from the Session, at least one of whom will be a continuing Session member. No other committee member may be an active Elder.
b. One from Presbyterian Women.
c. One from the Adult Sunday School Classes.
d. One from the Chancel Choir.
e. One from the Wednesday Koinonia Program.
f. One from the Senior High Fellowship group.
g. One from the Congregation (Member-at-large).

 

More detailed information on the organization and structure of Seven Oaks Presbytrian Church can be found in the Policies and Organization manual found in the church office.

The Pastor leads the church, the Elders govern the church, and the Trustees oversee assets of the church. But the ministers of the church are all of us---------the congregation.

Since inception, Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church has been known as a friendly place to worship...after all we are in the heart of the South, where friendliness is an obsession! One recent new member said "she felt warm fuzzies on her first visit." We invite you to worship and spread The Gospel with us. Talk to the members and learn about the rich history here. We are thankful for the many blessings God has bestowed upon Seven Oaks Presbyterian over the 40+ years and we look forward to celebrating God's love and grace in the future.


    Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church
    a Stephen Ministry Congregation
    530 St. Andrews Rd. | Columbia, SC 29210 | PH: 803.772.1761 FAX: 803.772.1787
    Hours: M-Th 8:30-5  Fr 9:00-12
    Preschool: 803.772.6408

    Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church is a member of The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Synod of South Atlantic, and Trinity Presbytery

     
     
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