BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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CHURCH  LEADERSHIP

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What is Session

Session is composed of 9 Ruling Elders, men, and women who have the spiritual gifts of leadership, discernment, and administration.  In its ministry, the Session provides the primary leadership of the church. The work of Session is done through committees, which are chaired by Session members and in which church members serve.

Committees of Bethel Presbyterian Church

  • Spiritual Growth
  • Worship and Music
  • Mission and Outreach
  • Personnel
  • Supportive Services
  • Finance
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The session shall have responsibility for governing the congregation and guiding its witness to the sovereign activity of God in the world, so that the congregation is and becomes a community of faith, hope, love, and witness. 
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​Presbyterian Book of Order G-3.0201
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Who are the Deacons?


A Deacon in the Presbyterian Church is a church member who is elected and ordained to a particular function in the church. The ministry of the board of deacons is under the supervision and authority of the session and carried out through various teams. Our Deacons are elected members of the church who have particular gifts and calling in areas of compassion, mercy, and helping. 
Deacons visit our elderly and home-bound members, write letters to college students away from home, provide at-home communion when needed, and seek ways to give comfort and help when they become aware of the needs of church members and others in the community.

Stephen Ministry is a ministry of compassion and presence in those times in life when we may need a listening ear and a compassionate friend (times of grief and loss, times of transition, times of stress, etc.). Stephen Ministers are not professional counselors, but are trained to be a companion, a listener, and a non-anxious presence for those in difficult seasons of life. 

Some of the Deacon's Projects include: 
  • Quarterly Blood Drive
  • Prayer Shawl Ministry
  • Washington City Mission Collections
  • Delivering gift baskets to our shut-ins
The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress.
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​Presbyterian Book of Orer G-2.021

Visit Us

2999 Bethel Church Road
​Bethel Park PA 15102

Contact Us

Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm​
412-835-0405 (Church Office)
412-835-1037 (Church Office Fax)
[email protected] (Church Office)

(If this is an off-hours Pastoral Care emergency, please contact Barb Clark: 412-605-7984.)

412-835-8538 (Bethel Cemetery)
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412-835-0441 (Preschool Office)
412-835-1043 (Childcare Office)

See Preschool and Childcare pages for fax and email

affiliations

Pittsburgh Presbytery
Synod of the Trinity
Presbyterian Church (USA)
​Crestfield Camp and Conference Center


  • Home
  • Worship
    • Worship Services
    • Children & Worship
    • Baptism & Communion
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
  • Sermons
    • Summer 2025 >
      • Classic
    • 2025 Holy Week
    • Past Sermon Series >
      • Classic >
        • The Wisdom Of Fred Rogers
        • Love Never Ends
        • ADVENT - From The Manger
        • Parables and Paint
        • Red Letter Summer
      • Revive >
        • PRAISE!
        • Fan or Follower
        • ADVENT - Anticipation
        • Faith and Politics
        • The Wisdom Of Ted Lasso
        • Heart of Jesus
  • PROGRAMS
    • Adult
    • Music
    • Children
    • Youth
    • Presbyterian Women
  • Serving
    • Our Mission
    • Serving the Church
  • Calendar
    • Calendar
  • Preschool & ChildCare
    • Preschool
    • Childcare
  • About
    • Get To Know Us
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Leadership
    • Facilities Rental and Usage
  • GIVE
  • Seeds of Faith