Presbyterian churches are “connectional.” Local churches are branches of the larger ministry of Presbyterians in a given area. And that means that when any of its churches faces serious challenges or difficulties, it affects all—and it’s addressed together.
Effective spring 2024, the Presbytery of North Central California has convened a specially chosen team to come alongside Bethany during the congregation’s time of membership decline and lack of pastor. This “Administrative Commission” is comprised of elder colleagues and partners in ministry. The AC is functioning with what is called “Original Jurisdiction” and will—for a time—be the decision-making body at Bethany. This absolutely does not mean that Bethany’s Session (made up of elected elders) is removed … but rather that the AC is working in partnership with the congregation’s Elder Shepherds.
The Administrative Commission includes:
Barbara Greene (Bethany Ruling Elder)
Rev. Rick Hull (Teaching Elder, honorably retired; chair)
Deb Kanner (Faith Presbyterian Church Ruling Elder)
Rev. Jason Ku (Teaching Elder, honorably retired)
Aaron Truong (Grace Presbyterian Church Ruling Elder).
Connect with the Administrative Commission by e-mail. This group meets regularly with Bethany’s Shepherd-Elders (formerly known as the Session).
