Church Leadership
Kingston’s congregation elects elders, deacons, and trustees to guide and support the life of our church. Each group serves a distinct role in our worship, ministry, care, and stewardship.
The Session
The Session governs the church and is made up of elders elected by the congregation. The minister moderates its monthly meetings.
Class of 2026
John Bittle
Donna Hazen
Beth Healy
Paul Reed — Clerk
Class of 2027
Cathy Beverly
George Magrath
Ben Burroughs
Ed Gillis
Class of 2028
Tommy Abbott
Randy Broughman
Jennifer Courtney
Kathy Mauldin
The Diaconate
The Diaconate serves through congregational care, outreach, missions, and care of our church facilities. Deacons are elected by the congregation and carry out responsibilities delegated by the Session. They meet monthly and report to the Session.
Class of 2026
Jan Dieter
Teresa Hardee
Nita Lucke
Clayton Mauldin
Class of 2027
Helen Bayne
P.J. Brown
Rachel Suchowieski
Will Broughman
Class of 2028
John Avinger
Press Courtney
Kira Hamilton
Gerry Wallace
Board of Trustees
The trustees serve under the Session’s authority, overseeing the church’s long-term property use and investment funds. The board meets quarterly.
Class of 2026
Mike Ellis — Chair
Bill Hazen
Class of 2027
Tara Broughman
Ed Lawson
Class of 2028
Joe Burroughs
Bill Marsh
How We Are Organized
“Presbyterian” describes our representative form of church government. Our congregation elects officers to serve three-year terms. Each board is divided into three classes, with a new class elected annually to provide continuity in leadership.
Session Committees
Christian Education
Personnel & Finance
Fellowship & Family Life
Worship
Diaconate Committees
Congregational Care & Outreach
Building & Grounds
Time & Talents
Mission
Our Policies and Presbyterian Connections
Kingston’s Manual of Operations establishes local church policies and procedures.
As a member of the Presbytery of New Harmony and the Presbyterian Church (USA), Kingston shares in the wider church’s ministry, mission, and resources.