In addition to the pastor, Dr. John J. Spangler, Woodlawn Presbyterian Church (USA) has nine elected members in active service on the session. These leaders share in governing, discipline and ministry; and function as elders, deacons and trustees of the church.

Class of 2007	Class of 2008	Class of 2009
Paulette Mitchell	Jay Cantrell	Osei Agyeman
Bobby Rogers	James Mauldin	Freida St. Germain
Solomon Takang	Cheryl Waters	Phyllis Whittingham

The session provides leadership in many ways, including chairing of ministry committees. These include:

Administrative Ministries: Provides leadership for stewardship (including stewardship interpretation, and promotion, budget development and monitoring)... all personnel matters... maintenance of building and grounds... external communications (signage, public media, brochures). Takes lead role as trustees of the corporation for ongoing review, evaluation and planning of the missions of the church. Elder Bobby Rogers chairperson; Elder Solomon Takang vice-chairperson; and Jay Cantrell recorder.

Evangelism Ministries: Leadership for witnessing the Good News every day, all the time, everywhere... for hospitality in inviting and welcoming all people as members of the household of God... new member encouragement, training and assimilation... and a special commitment for this committee is church transformation through spiritual discipline and discernment. Committee leaders include Elder Freida St. Germain, chairperson; and Elder Osei Agyeman; vice-chairperson and recorder.

Servanthood Ministries: Leadership for community ministries (such as Meals-on-Wheels, Sweetwater Valley Community Action Mission Program [CAMP], Presbyterian Answer to Hunger [PATH], etc.)... worldwide ministries by promoting special churchwide offerings for emergency disaster relief, and ecumenical and mission partnerships... for peacemaking, offering opportunities for wholeness and justice to broken people in a broken world... and for congregational care, encouraging communication and support among all church members, especially in times of illness, bereavement and other needs. Committee leaders include Elder Paulette Mitchell as chairperson; Elder James Mauldin vice-chairperson and recorder; and Elder Solomon Takang.

Shared Vision Ministries: Provides leadership for worship and sacraments, including all regular and special services... for oversight of music program and personnel... for assignment and oversight of Elders on duty, usher teams, and "TLC" leaders for childcare during Sunday morning worship service... for special activities, events and programs during the church seasons of Advent-Christmas-Epiphany; Lent-Holy Week-Easter; and Pentecost -- often in the context of churchwide breakfasts, luncheons, suppers... for all activities which provide for the nurture and growth of Christian disciples, including: Sunday School classes for all people of all ages; ministries with children and youth (including sponsorship of large and active Cub and Boy Scout units); confirmation-commissioning classes; officer and teacher-leader training, and other special educational opportunities for spiritual growth and development. Elder Cheryl Waters is chairperson and Elder Phyllis Whittingham is vice-chairperson and recorder.

Nominating Committee: Woodlawn's congregation calls and ordains its leadership and officers through the Nominating Committee which consists of two elders appointed by the session, and five persons elected by the congregation.

Pastor: Rev. John J. Spangler, D.Min.
Clerk of Session: Elder Phyllis Whittingham
Moderator of Presbyterian Women (PW): Elder Freida St. Germain
Church Treasurer: Phillip Flowers
Church Secretary: Andie Albert
Director of Music: Elder Carol Thomas
Liaison for Scout Program: Elder Solomon Takang