2024 Presbytery Vice-Moderator Candidates

The Presbytery Nominating Committee is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Vice Moderator of the Seattle Presbytery in 2024.

The Vice-moderator is elected for a one-year term with the understanding that ordinarily this person will become the nominee for Moderator the following year.

The Vice Moderator will be elected for a one year term at the first meeting of the year and shall take office immediately.

The Vice Moderator will preside (in a manner consistent with the Book of Order and Robert’s Rules of Order) in the absence, or at the request, of the Moderator. The Vice Moderator will fulfill other duties of the Moderator in the Moderator's absence. These duties may include Moderating meetings, and Ordination or Installation Commissions as the needs arise.

The Vice Moderator will also attend Presbytery Executive Board meetings.

Qualifications:

Ruling Elder member of a church in Seattle Presbytery or Minister member of Seattle Presbytery.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

An understanding of Presbyterian Polity.

Demonstrated leadership.

Basic understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order and the principles of Presbyterian polity. (Presbytery will provide access to an annual moderators conference.)

Application:

Send nominations, or offer yourself for service, by emailing NOM@seapres.org.

Please include Name, Status as a Ruling elder or Minister and membership, contact information including mailing address, email address, and phone number.

Those nominated, or who offer themselves for service, will receive (by email) a questionnaire from the Nominating Committee.