The office of Elder as set forth in the Scriptures (1 Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, 1 Peter 5:1-7, and Acts 20:28) is ordinary and perpetual in the Church. In both the Old Testament and New Testament church, God ordained elders to govern and discipline his people. To this office of elder shall be chosen men of wisdom, discretion, sound faith and godly life, and who are qualified under the standards recorded in Scripture.

The Sessions primary responsibility is the spiritual oversight of the congregation. Together they plan, organize and administer programs designed to enable the congregation to carry on the mission of Riverside Presbyterian Church by word and deed in the community and also in the Presbytery, the General Synod, and the whole world. In order to institute and supervise the general work of the congregation, the Session has the power to appoint boards, commissions, or committees of the congregation. The list below is a sample of the duties and responsibilities of the Session. Our Form of Government says that Elders are to:

• Shepherd the members by visiting with them, especially the sick; praying with them; comforting the sorrowing, encouraging the weak, guiding the wayward and the careless, and, in general, discharging all other duties in Christian love
• Receive applicants into communicant church membership upon profession of faith in Jesus Christ, upon reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ, or upon transfer of membership.
• Instruct, examine, ordain, and install elders and deacons upon their election by the congregation.
• Encourage the officers of the congregation to devote themselves to their respective responsibilities.
• Supervise the work of the diaconate and examine the records of its proceedings.
• Call a congregational meeting.
• Exercise authority over the use of the church buildings and associated properties.

Our Elders are: Pastor Greg Duke (Moderator), Mr. Jon Dunaway, Mr. Rusty Jacksland (Clerk of Session), and Mr. Nate Jaeger