As an Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) congregation, we are governed according to the pattern of elders seen in the Old and New Testaments. Our governance does not follow a hierarchical model (by bishops) or a congregational model (by members). Rather, Biblically qualified elders are recognized through congregational election and, along with ministers, rule the church corporately. This ruling body is called the Session. Beyond the local church, our denomination governance includes a regional presbytery and the national General Assembly. Local churches send elders as representatives to meetings at the regional and national levels.