Seeking Commissioners and Delegates
Serving at General Assembly
You are encouraged to consider serving as a Teaching or Ruling Elder Commissioner or Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD) for the 227th General Assembly of the PC(USA) to be held June 22–July 2, 2026.
The General Assembly meets online and in person. Committees will work virtually from June 22-26 and travel to meet in person from June 28-July 2 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Online introductory gatherings and training sessions are available from April through June.
The Work of Commissioners and Advisory Delegates
Serving as a Commissioner or Advisory Delegate to GA is a fantastic way to gain perspective on what God is doing beyond the bounds of our local churches and Presbytery. It is inspiring to be a part of the church’s historic decisions and feel the Spirit moving.
Even in those places where we might disagree with the Assembly’s actions, it is good to gain understanding about where we may lovingly differ. GA is a wonderful reminder that the PC(USA) is more diverse than we are as a Presbytery, evidence that God is moving in new and different ways all around the country and the world.
Each Commissioner and YAAD is randomly assigned to a committee, where they will have a voice and a vote. The responsibilities of each committee vary as business is delegated. Committee members are expected to become familiar with the committee and Assembly business before its beginning. All information is available online at PCBiz. Overtime the site will be updated to business for the current Assembly.
Following committee work, Commissioners and YAAD will participate in the Plenary (Assembly-wide) Sessions in Milwaukee in person. This is considered “the floor of GA,” where the Assembly acts on the recommendations of each Committee. Commissioners have a voice and a vote. YAADs have a voice, not a vote, and are polled for their advisory action before an Assembly vote.
Representation by Beaver-Butler Presbytery
The number of eligible commissioners from each Presbytery is determined by its membership rolls. Beaver-Butler can send one Teaching Elder Commissioner, one Ruling Elder Commissioner, and one YAAD between the ages of 18 and 23 on the day the assembly convenes. Alternates are also selected to serve if one of the elected commissioners cannot participate.
Process for Nomination
If you feel called to apply, please email the Presbytery Office with your interest by August 31, 2025. Applications are due by September 30, 2025.
The Nomination Task Force will review the applications and contact interested parties for interviews, if needed, or to inform candidates of their nomination.
The Presbytery will approve the slate of candidates at its meeting on November 18, 2025. During the meeting on May 26, 2026, the Presbytery will pray for and commission its commissioners and YAAD.
Download the Procedure for Nominating and Election Guidelines and Application…
Training will be available prior to the Assembly, and GA expenses are covered by the Presbytery for all Commissioners and YAADs.
Please prayerfully consider whether God is calling you, or someone from your church, to serve as Commissioner or Advisory Delegate to the 227th General Assembly.
Rev. Dr. Judy Angleberger, Ruling Elder Kerry Dowdy, Rev. A. David Paul and Kemp Clow, YAAD 2024 serve on the General Assembly Nomination Task Force
Download the General Assembly Nomination Task Force’s Letter…
