Our congregation is organised as follows:-

Our Pastor

Our Pastor and Teaching Elder is Rev Knox Hyndman, B.A.  A native of Belfast, Mr Hyndman obtained a degree in Modern History at the Queens University of Belfast, his theological training at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological College, also in Belfast, and at the Reformed Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh Pa. USA.
 
 He was first ordained as a minister of the gospel in 1969, and was at the same time installed as pastor in the congregation of Ballyclare Reformed Presbyterian Church, Co Antrim, where he ministered for 16 years. He has been Pastor in Newtownards congregation since1985.
 
 As well as his responsibilities within our congregation Mr Hyndman also lectures in Church History at the Reformed Theological College, Belfast.
 
 He is married to Edith; they have three children - Conor, Charlotte and Hannah.

Our Session
Our Session, consisting of seven Elders in equal authority (including the Pastor), oversee the spiritual wellbeing of the congregation.  The Elders are elected from the male membership of the congregation who fulfil the requirements of 1 Timothy chapter 3 and Titus chapter 1.

One of the members is selected to act as Clerk of Session; his duties include recording minutes of meetings and dealing with correspondence.

The Elder's endeavour to visit each family at least once per year and more frequently when required.  They share responsibility in leading group Bible Studies and times of prayer.

Meetings of Session take place monthly and more frequently as necessary and when overseeing the Biblical sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
 

Our Deacons

Our Deacon Board, consisting of six men, is elected by the congregation. 

The role of the Board is to manage the financial matters relating to the congregation and to maintain the church property.  They also exercise a compassionate ministry in providing material or financial assistance for any in the congregation in special need.

The Board has a Chairman, secretary and treasurer and meets monthly, or more frequently as necessary.