Prayerfully oversees the preparation of worship and leads as minister of Word and Sacrament in public worship Sunday morning and evening; preaching is to be Gospel-centered, exegetical, and expositional.

Teaches and disciples in the eternal truths of God’s Word, equips the saints as ambassadors to testify to our faith, do what is good, advance the Kingdom of God, and follow the Great Commission.

Prays with and for the people, doing the work of an evangelist with a heart for missions.

Watches his life and doctrine closely and will be an example of the Gospel.

Visits church members, especially the sick; counsels the troubled and seeks out the wayward.

Ensures that covenant children are catechized and prepared for communicant membership.

Conducts pre-marital counseling, officiates at weddings and funerals.

Exhorts church membership in the area of giving, stressing stewardship (time, talents and treasures) and promoting a general awareness of church finances.

Shares the administrative responsibility of our church with the Session; participates fully as a member of Second Presbytery, supporting its meetings, duties, and ministry.

Serves as Moderator of the Session, possesses a clear understanding of his authority and role in relation to the Session and the Diaconate; provides annual instruction for church officers.

Works with the Session jointly in government, spiritual oversight, and the interests of the church; helps church leaders to develop spiritually as well as lead in development of vision and mission statements.

Provides day to day oversight for White Oak’s Choir Director, Associate Pastor and Secretary; expected to mentor and develop the talents of each of these individuals. Maintains a regular church office schedule agreeable to the Session.