Newport follows the Presbyterian form of governance. We participate in the Seattle Presbytery, within the national PCUSA in Louisville, KY. According to our Book of Order, ordained Elders from the congregation make decisions at monthly Session meetings and convene committee meetings as listed below. Ordained Deacons from the congregation provide care for our members wihin our ministry units.
Elders serve for three years. Currently, these are our serving Elders and their Committees:
Membership & Hospitality: Tom Jones and April Bishop.
Personnel: Nicole Calhoun and Pat Bussard.
Christian Education: Joel Chalmers.
Worship: Steve Johnson and Dennis Chivers.
Property: Dan Gaugel and Jim Cooley.
Nominating: John O’Leary and Ethan Crawford
Stewardship & Finance: Nancy Gale and Betty Meyer.
Mission & Peacemaking: Rob Sargent and Martha Schroder.
