Dear Westminster Presbyterian Church Family,

Please read on for an update from the Session’s November meeting.

DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY UPDATE

The Session Leadership Team shared an encouraging update on our continued progress in developing a clear and intentional discipleship pathway for Westminster. As part of this work, the Session reviewed and approved an updated Discipleship Committee Charter, strengthening the structure, clarity, and support needed for this next phase of ministry.

This updated charter will help guide our efforts to build a pathway that equips our congregation to grow as mature disciples of Christ—believers who not only deepen their own faith but are also actively engaged in making disciples of others.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & FAITH PROMISE

As we prepare to enter a capital campaign early next year, the Session reaffirmed a deep desire to keep our mission calling central to everything we do, even as we pursue facility improvements that will serve our ministry for years to come. To ensure that Faith Promise remains strong during this season, the Session approved increasing our Faith Promise goal to $400,000 annually for each of the two years of the capital campaign. If congregational giving does not fully meet that goal, capital campaign funds will be used to make up the difference. This decision, which passed unanimously, reflects our conviction that supporting the spread of the gospel—both locally and globally—is essential to who we are as a church.

SESSION/DIACONATE COMMUNICATION

The Session also considered helpful feedback from our deacons regarding their desire for more timely communication. In response, beginning in January, Diaconate meetings will shift to a new rhythm on the fourth Monday of each month. As part of this change, an elder will attend each Diaconate meeting to share updates and foster collaboration. We believe this adjustment will strengthen unity between our officer bodies and enhance our ability to serve the congregation faithfully and effectively.

STAFFING UPDATE

With Jonathan Garrett now serving as our Pastor of Discipleship, the Session revisited the organizational structure of our Young Adult Ministry. Because the ministry no longer has a director position above her role, the Session unanimously approved promoting Katie Hughes to Director of Young Adult Ministry. We are deeply grateful for Katie’s joyful and steadfast leadership and look forward to seeing how God continues to use her in this vital ministry.

It was also shared with the Session that Courtney Denton has submitted her resignation from Westminster’s staff, effective at the end of the year. You can read the full letter and announcement here. We remain thankful for Courtney’s faithful service and chare for our church family.

Please stay tuned each month for continued updates from the Westminster Session. If you have questions about any of the items mentioned in this monthly update or want more details, please email wpcsession@wpcgo.com.