The Nominating Committee is currently gathering names of individuals to consider for the leadership roles opening in May 2025. Please take a moment to submit your recommendations!

The belief that the people of God are called to be leaders is at the heart of the Presbyterian way. This commitment manifests itself in a style of “representative democracy” that is unique in the worldwide church. This representative democracy is embodied in the boards of the church: the Session, the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Deacons.

The officers who serve on these boards have been identified for their gifts of leadership and a commitment to the life and ministry of this congregation and are elected to three-year terms by the congregation. These elections are held each February. Officers are then ordained and installed in May, when they begin their term of service.

For details on serving as an officer, see the Nominating Committee page.

Fourth Church is a member of the Presbytery of Chicago and the Synod of Lincoln Trails, governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (USA). As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Fourth Church is organized according to the denomination’s Book of Order and follows the bylaws of the congregation. Men and women are nominated and elected by the congregation to serve three year terms as ordained elders and deacons, and as trustees.