Our Leaders
In the Presbyterian Church, more trust is placed in a group of people, who together seek to discern the mind of God to lead them towards faithful action, than in a single individual who has all the answers. Therefore, committees are a mainstay of the church. At the local, congregational level this means two main boards: Session, as the highest decision- making body, and the Deacons, as the care-taking, pastoral group. Both groups are to be a representation of the congregation as a whole.
The elders and deacons are ordained positions in the Presbyterian Church (USA). That means that we believe each of them have been chosen by God and the congregation to be a leader in Christ’s church. The vows they take are the same vows that the pastor takes to become a Minister of Word and Sacrament. Once a person is ordained that ordination is considered a lifelong vocation. The ordained elders and deacons have a responsibility to cultivate their prayer life, to study the Bible, and to seek God in their individual, and congregational life.
Elders
The Session is the Governing Board of the church, and consists of the senior pastor, associate pastors, and elders in active service (the “ruling” elders). To contact the VPC Session, please email session@viennapres.org
CLASS OF
2021-2023
- Chuck Allen
- Tom Bauer
- Patricia Bronson
- Steve Dirkse
- Robin Portman
- Kristin Romero
CLASS OF
2022-2024
- Jonathan Benett
- Teri Dungan
- Chris Jones
- Melinda Mayes
- Karen Mokate
- Tristen Yancey
CLASS OF
2023-2025
- Bill Carter
- Yvonne Malloy
- Linda Manson
- Andrew McCormick
- Cory Scott
- Cait Thrasher
Deacons
Deacons minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress, both within and beyond the community of faith.
Moderator: Tim Boatwright
Vice-Moderator: Debbie Frankiewicz
Treasurer: Jacquie Garland
Secretary: Pat Dirkse
Memorial Service Reception Coordinator: Ashley Harrison
Pastor Liaison: Connie Jordan-Haas
CLASS OF
2021-2023
- Tim Boatwright
- Sharon Burger
- Rick Cassee
- Lee Curtis
- Pat Dirkse
- Ashley Harrison
- Donna James
- Andrew McLauchlin
- Charlotte Roland
- Sherry Smith
CLASS OF
2022-2024
- Chuck Bertsch
- Lisa DeCarlo
- Debbie Frankiewicz
- Frank Ganis
- Jacquie Garland
- Sarah Killion
- Mark Richards
- Pam Sellars
- Rebecah Shepherd
CLASS OF
2023-2025
- Anne Arnold
- Sharon Edelmann
- Jeanne Harrison
- Kristin Heath
- Rance Hopwood
- Lyle Kellman
- Richard Nordberg
- Greg Rahal
- Ginger Thomas
- Kelly Thomson