As Presbyterians we believe that the Holy Spirit works best in the church through the will of the people as represented by its Elders. Persons elected as Elders serve together on the Session, the governing body that oversees the mission, ministries, and governance of Hope Presbyterian Church.

Elders need to be spiritually wise, committed primarily to following Jesus Christ as his disciples, and open to change and the fresh breezes of the Holy Spirit, which gives the church vitality and new opportunities to do God’s work in our day. Each Elder serves a three-year term on the Session and provides leadership for one of the Commissions of the Session.

To contact an Elder, please email the church office at office@hopeaustin.org or call 512-258-9117.

COMMITTEES OF SESSION

Personnel Committee
Julie Albrecht, Convener (’27)

Buildings and Grounds Committee
Steve Walker, Convener (’27)

Christian Education Committee
John Seamon (’26) Covener
Caitlin Hedrick (’27) Shepherd

Hope Children’s Center Commission
Michelle Cooper (’27) Covener
Carolyn Scalan (’28)

Outreach Commission
Jim Henry (’26) Covener -Evangelism
Carla Young (’27) – Service

Stewardship Committee
Jennifer Goocher (’26) Convener
Marcelo Gonzalez (’28) Shepherd

Worship & Music Committee
Diane Schade (‘27)Convener
Frank Adkins (‘27) Shepherd

Clerk of Session                 Treasurer
Karen McElhinney (’26)       Mike O’Brien

Trustees
Marie Baker (’26), Emily Clarke (’27),Harold Coleman (’28)