Church Government

Our church government is democratic in nature. It shares power and responsibility. The system of governing bodies supports mutual relationships and expresses the unity of the church. Decisions are reached in governing bodies by vote, following opportunity for discussion, and a majority governs.

Church Officers and Committees

Session - Elders, together with the ministers, exercise leadership, government and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of the church as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships. It is the duty of elders, individually and jointly, to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation. Together with the pastor, they should encourage the people in the worship and service of God, equip and renew them for their tasks within the church and for their mission in the world. -  The Book of Order G-6.0302, G6.0304

Clerk of Session - Linda Castleman
Assistant - Jerry Redford
Treasurer - Kirk Schmidt

Class of 2009 Class of 2010
Judy Batson Dan Austin
Nancy Force Gayle Brucknes
Jody Hantel David Falk
Eric Mason Mac Moore
Linda May Phyllis McPheron
Charlie Platt Jerry Redford
Kirk Schmidt Jackie Sharp
Dwain VanZant John Winick

Deacons minister to the people of the church. The primary goal of Deacons is to enable our congregation of faith to become a more caring, encouraging, and nurturing community of God's people. Our congregation is divided into "Tribes of Caring" with deacons serving as the tribe leaders concerned with meeting the spiritual needs, providing support, promoting fellowship, and encouraging spiritual growth of their members. -  First Presbyterian Church Deacon Handbook

Class of 2009

Class of 2010

Julia Bright

Dianne DeVore

Marty Grohne

Lucy Lundt

Mitch Hull

Craig Mandernach

Stacey Babcock

Nina Page

Elysa Montgomery

Mary Ann Platt

Harriet Sadowski

Joanne Sly

Donna Washburn

Karen Yepsen

Session Committees effect a broader participation on the part of the congregation in the conduct of the program of the church and strengthen the program of our church by enlisting the talents and responsibility of a larger number of our members. -  First Presbyterian Church Manual for Session Committees

Committee

Responsibilities

Chairperson

Administration

Formulate, supervise, and execute personnel and administrative policies

Jerry Redford

Facilities

Formulate, exercise, and execute policies and practices for maintenance/improvement

Jim Lycan

Mission

Formulate, exercise, and execute policies and practices regarding human needs issues

Judy Batson

Education

Church school and fellowship programs, development/execution of Adult Ed courses

Adult - Paul and Verlyn   Rosenberger
Children - Jody Hantel
Youth - Brenda Aymer

Evangelism

Formulate, supervise, and execute policies and practices pertaining to membership

Gayle Bruckner

Peacemaking

Guide congregation in programs in community ministries, global issues, and world peace

Jim Rauff

Worship

Formulate, supervise, and execute policies and practices in matters of music and worship

Mary Turner

Stewardship

Formulate, supervise, and execute stewardship policies and practices

Nominating

Presbytery
Commissioners

Mary Turner
Jerry Redford