Elders Ministry
Connect with an Elder
Either email Brittany Dela Vega, assistant to the Pastoral Care and Development Department or scroll through the NWMN Elders Contact Sheet.
Elders Provide Pastoral Care for Pastors
The most unique and perhaps most important role of the Northwest Ministry Network Elders is that they are "safe" people. Any minister or family member can talk with the assurance that sharing is in total confindence.
Elders are not involved in pastoral discipline and do not report information. They simply listen, counsel, and pray with clergy and clergy family members. The only exceptions to this policy are in the case of child abuse or threat of violence to self or others. Should this occur, elders will report such information appropriately.
Elders Also Serve...
Churches in Transition
In many cases elders serve as interim pastors or guest speakers for churches that are between pastors.
Attend Events on Behalf of the NWMN Leadership Team
Elders represent the network leadership team at many meaningful events such as weddings, anniversaries, funerals, pastoral installations, hospital visits, building dedications, and baby dedications.