
FHPC Bylaws – Article IV.A: Governing Bodies
The governing body shall be the Session consisting of no less than three (3) and not more than eleven (11) Elders, who are also the Directors of the Corporation. The eleven (11) Elders who are Covenant Partners, who have affirmed the ECO Essential Tenets, shall be elected by the Congregation to serve a term of three (3) years.
The Session is led by the Moderator, Clerk of Session and the Elders listed. Session meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month with additional meetings held as needed.
Guests are welcome to attend Session Meetings. Guests who wish to present a topic for discussion with Session should request to be added to the Agenda no later than the Thursday prior to the meeting by calling the office at 480-837-1763.
Session Mailbox

Or, click HERE to submit your message online. Elders will review each comment and address your input with the submitter.
Moderator
Clerk of Session
The Moderator sha
ll preside over Session and serve ex-officio and not as as voting member of this governing body.

Shall record the transactions of the council, keep its membership and attendance, preserve its records, and furnish information when required by another council of the church.
Buildings & Grounds Ministry Elder: Larry Cole (2024)

Buildings & Grounds Committee: To give oversight to maintaining and preserving the buildings and property. To coordinate outside vendors and service providers. To recommend policies regarding building use and function. To be responsible for supervising & directing the sexton.
Contact the Buildings & Grounds Ministry Elder by clicking HERE.
Christian Formation Ministry Elder: Vacant (Interim Terri Schmidt)

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Communications Ministry Elder John Scaggs (2022)
Elder Kathy Cole (2023)
Elder Kathy Cole (2023)

Externally. We write and distribute press releases to the FH Times (newspaper and online website) and FH Chamber of Commerce and also plan for FHPC involvement in community events.
We also manage and update content for the church’s website and Facebook page, in addition to producing the live stream of weekly worship services and special events such as funerals.
Contact the Communications Ministry Elders by clicking HERE.
Finance Ministry Elder: Maria Berry (2022)
Provide interpretation of
the monthly financial reports to the Session. To coordinate the preparation of the church budget and its presentation for Session approval. To provide investment management. To provide relationship management with financial institutions. To be responsible for supervising & directing the work of the Treasurer.

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Hospitality Ministry Elder: Vacant (Interim Maria Berry)

Hilltop Hospitality Committee meets on the second Friday of each month in the Fellowship Center.
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Mission Ministry Elder: Terri Schmidt (2023)

The Mission Committee meets on the second Monday of each month in the Fireside Room.
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Personnel Ministry Elder: Arlene Stewart 2024)

To relate to the professional and support staff of FHPC. To prepare position descriptions, conduct interviews and assume responsibility for any personnel matters regarding the staff. To administer Performance Evaluations (at least annually). To provide confidential counsel on personnel matters/conflicts.
Contact the Personnel Ministry Elder by clicking HERE.
Covenant Partner Development Ministry Elder: Vacant
To develop relationships with members and interpreting Christian stewardship to adults, youth, and children and fostering a more complete awareness of Biblical stewardship throughout the entire membership. To conduct the yearly pledge campaign in support of annual budgeting efforts.
Contact the Covenant Partner Elder by clicking HERE.
Worship & Music Ministry Elder: Ilene Berg (2024)
To meet with the pastor and the music director to guide and direct the worship life of FHPC. To concern itself with adult, youth, children, and intergenerational experiences of worship. To provide pulpit supply (as necessary). To manage serving Sacraments (including Homebound). To oversee staffing and training of worship support (liturgists, greeters/ushers, and sacrament preparation. Contact the Worship & Ministry Elder by clicking HERE.