Elders

Presbyterian churches are led by a council of lay people called the Session. Members of the Session are called elders. They are elected by the congregation and serve three-year terms. They are chosen for spiritual discernment and to exercise leadership in strengthening and nurturing the faith and life of the congregation. 

Regular session meetings ordinarily occur on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 7pm. You are welcome to attend.

Deacons

Deacons are chosen and ordained by the congregation. They care for church members in times of need or transition, visiting at home and in the hospital, offering fellowship, prayer, friendship and support.

ministry leaders

Everyone is welcome to be part of ministry at BPC. If you would like to be involved or have any questions about these ministries please reach out to the leaders listed below. They would love to hear from you. If an email address is not listed, contact the church office for more information. You can learn more about all of our ministries in our disciples guide.

Proclaim Ministry Circle:
Worship Ministry - Elizabeth Day (elder liaison and chair), worship@blacksburgpres.org

Grow in Faith Ministry Circle:
Children's Ministry - Susan Bailey (elder liaison), youth@blacksburgpres.org
Youth Ministry - Mary Lee Hendricks (elder liaison), youth@blacksburgpres.org
Adult Education Ministry - Russell Gregory (elder liaison), adulted@blacksburgpres.org
Presbyterian Women - Janet Rakes (coordinator)
Men of the Church - Craig Woolsey (coordinator)
University Ministry - Paula Stith (elder liaison and chair), university@blacksburgpres.org

Justice and Peace Ministry Circle:
Advocacy and International Mission - Rachel Parson (elder liaison, chair), AIM@blacksburgpres.org
Community Ministry - Deb Call (elder liaison, chair), community@blacksburgpres.org
Woodchucks - Mike Harvey (coordinator)

Comfort and Grace Ministry Circle:
Congregational Care Ministry - Todd Lowe (elder liaison), congregationalcare@blacksburgpres.org

Welcome All Ministry Circle:
Membership Ministry Team - Kyle White (elder liaison, chair to be named), membership@blacksburgpres.org
Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry - Gabe Minnich (elder liaison and chair), fellowship@blacksburgpres.org

Generous Stewards Ministry Circle:
Stewardship Ministry - Judy Pospichal (elder liaison, chair), stewardship@blacksburgpres.org
Endowment and Manna Ministry - Tom Tillar (elder liaison), endowment@blacksburgpres.org
Creation Care Team - Sarah Windes (chair), sarah@blacksburgpres.org

Operations/Support Ministry Circle:
Buildings & Grounds Ministry - Jim Rakes (elder liaison, and chair)
Personnel Ministry - Judy Pospichal (elder liaison and chair), personnel@blacksburgpres.org