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).
CLASS OF
2019-2021
- Ted Davies
- Brian Janysek
- Carrie Miller
- Marty Thomas
- Matthew Thrasher
- Beth Webster
CLASS OF
2020-2022
- Bill Carter
- Randi DeWeese
- Jonathan Lochhaas
- Jan Mahumed
- Sandi McLauchlin
- Doris Pierson
CLASS OF
2021-2023
- Chuck Allen
- Tom Bauer
- Patricia Bronson
- Steve Dirkse
- Kristin Romero
- David Steiner
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: Martha Garrett
Vice-Moderator: Evan Price
Treasurer: Karen Mokate
Funeral Receptionist: Mary Campbell
Secretary: Bob Walter
Pastor Liaison: Charles Geschiere
CLASS OF
2019-2021
- Stephanie Brown
- Carolyn Carter
- Carla Davies
- Gary Goodrich
- Paul Kashchy
- Karen Mokate
- Evan Price
- Marc Shaw
- Mary Ann Singlaub
- Cait Thrasher
- Patty Yoder
CLASS OF
2020-2022
- Betty Anger
- Susan Bauer
- Mary Campbell
- Rick Cassee
- Jessica Clarke
- Christa Davidson
- Tim Dronsfield
- Todd Hall
- Paul Mayer
- Pat Sheridan
- Jim Vincent
CLASS OF
2021-2023
- Tim Boatright
- Sharon Burger
- Charles Clohan
- Lee Curtis
- Pat Dirkse
- Dee Fallavolita
- Ernie Fergusson
- Ashley Harrison
- Anne Rocktashel
