“Here I Am Lord” was written by Elder Daniel Jong. This is the last reflection of our Elder Education Week reflection series. To learn more about eldership at St. Timothy’s, please click here. When I was first approached, I did not think I was qualified and could not afford the time. But still, I gave […]
At this important time in the life of our community, we are prayerfully discerning people to serve as elders. Below you can find a collection of reflections and more information about eldership.
Elder Nominations
Understanding Our Community
“Understanding Our Community” was written by Elder Steve Lee. This is the seventh reflection of our Elder Education Week reflection series. To learn more about eldership at St. Timothy’s, please click here. Just like most of us, when I was approached to have my name in the ballot for eldership, my first reaction was a […]
More Than Just Doing
“More Than Just Doing” was written by Elder Michelle Kim. This is the sixth reflection of our Elder Education Week reflection series. To learn more about eldership at St. Timothy’s, please click here. The only thing for certain I can say about being an Elder these last five years is that I still have so […]
Finding Spiritual Connection
“Finding Spiritual Connection” was written by Elder Brim Lee. This is the fifth reflection of our Elder Education Week reflection series. To learn more about eldership at St. Timothy’s, please click here. As the newest elder to the St Tim’s session, this first year has been such an unforgettable one. While no one could have […]
Who Am I?
“Who Am I?” was written by Elder Veronica Park. This is the fourth reflection of our Elder Education Week reflection series. To learn more about eldership at St. Timothy’s, please click here. When first approached to consider becoming an elder, like so many before me, I unfortunately said no. Who am I? Can I take […]
The Last 6 Years
“The Last 6 Years” was written by Elder Peter Park.This is the third reflection of our Elder Education Week reflection series. To learn more about eldership at St. Timothy’s, please click here. Being an Elder has been a blessing. It has changed me over the course of the 6 years I’ve been serving. It’s given […]
God Uses Us As We Are
“God Uses Us As We Are” was written by Elder Brian Park.This is the second reflection of our Elder Education Week reflection series. To learn more about eldership at St. Timothy’s, please click here. In casual reflection (especially as to how I came to Christianity), I used to jokingly (but half seriously) say that there […]
A Willing And Humble Heart
“A Willing And Humble Heart” was written by Elder Kris Jun. This is the first reflection of our Elder Education Week reflection series. To learn more about eldership at St. Timothy’s, please click here. I remember John Chung casually asking me if I would be willing to take the EM eldership position around seven years […]
What is an Elder?
This primer explains what an elder is, and why we have elders. Much of this material is taken from “Becoming an Elder in the PCC” – a document produced by the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Why do churches have elders? The Presbyterian Church in Canada believes that having elders is faithful to the way the […]