The word “Presbyterian” comes from the New Testament Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbuteros), meaning “elders.” Thus, the Presbyterian church is governed by ordained elders. In each congregation, there is a teaching elder, commonly called the minister or pastor, as well as a number of ruling elders, all of whom share in leadership, pastoral care, and oversight of the congregation. Together, they are called the Session.
「長老教會」一詞源自希臘語「πρεσβύτερος」,意指「長老」。顧名思義,長老教會是由受按立的長老所治理的教會。在每個教會中,會有一位教育長老,即牧師,此外還有數位管理長老。牧師與長老們共同承擔領導、牧養和監督會眾的責任。他們所組成的團體稱為「小會」。
Left to right: Konrad Chen, Patricia Moy, Cara Chen, Jay Liang, Bella Wu, Liya Dunlap, and Jennifer Kao
左到右:陳國仁、康佳英、陳天慧、梁晧潔、吳佳瑜、黃俐雅、高宜珍
Rev. Jay Liang, Minister 梁晧潔牧師
Moderator of Session 小會議長
Worship & Spiritual Life 禮拜靈修部
Jennifer Kao, Ruling Elder 高宜珍長老
Clerk of Session 小會書記
Digital Media 數位媒體部
Cara Chen, Ruling Elder 陳天慧長老
Fellowship 團契活動部
Konrad Chen, Ruling Elder 陳國仁長老
General Services 總務管理部
Liya Dunlap, Ruling Elder 黃俐雅長老
Stewardship 財務部
Patricia Moy, Ruling Elder 康佳英長老
Hospitality 關懷接持部
Bella Wu, Ruling Elder 吳佳瑜長老
Christian Education 基督教教育部