Each year our congregation nominates and elects ruling elders and deacons, who lead us in bringing the mission of Second Church to life. We invite you to nominate a fellow church member by filling out this form for the Nominating Committee to consider. See links below for lists of those who are already serving.
There are three types of church officers:
Ruling Elders, who are entrusted with the spiritual government of the church, are elected by the congregation, ordained for life, and serve on the Session for a three year term.
Teaching Elders, who are the ministers of Word and Sacrament, are ordained by the Presbytery, and called by the congregation to serve in a variety of ministries.
Deacons who are entrusted with the ministry of compassion and service. Deacons are elected by the congregation, ordained for life, and serve a three year term on the Board of Deacons.
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Ruling Elders
Ruling Elders, who are entrusted with the spiritual government of the church, are elected by the congregation, ordained for life, and serve on the Session for a three year term.
Moderator/President: Rev. Chris Henry
Vice-Moderator/Vice/President: Alicia Buckley
Clerk of Session: Cathie Reese
Treasurer: Rebecca Malick
Care Committee Chair: Marilyn Kuhn
Commitment Committee Chair: Bob Zachidny
Communication Committee Chair: Jennifer Shirk
Engagement Committee Chair: Teri Cochran
Formation Committee Chairs: Ted Vatnsdal
Human Resources Committee Chair: Krissy Seufert
Mission Committee Chair: Fred Emhardt
Operations Committee Chair: Brent Benge
Strategic Planning Committee Chair: Don Palmer
Worship Committee Chair: Sara Twining
Class of 2025
Nate Browning (Human Resources)
Jackie Clency (Formation)
Jen Francis (Engagement)
Kyle Lanham (Strategic Planning)
Kathy Lee (Commitment)
Deb Miller (Mission)
David Moore (Worship)
Sarah Parks (Operations)
Sylvia Perteete (Care)
Randy Tobias (Communications)
Class of 2026
Brittany Babbitt
Chas Bolton
Shannon Cox
Becky Dykstra
Don Lucas
Joan Pedersen
Victoria Petersen Elia
Matt Rogers
Susan Shambaugh
John Yeo
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Deacons
The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Deacons serve in one of three areas: Community, Congregational, and Christmas with our Northside Neighbors.
Moderator: Dick Poppa Vice Moderator: Lynn Wilson Secretary: Jordana Marcus Treasurer: Claire Liechty Congregational Committee Chair: Rich Wynne Community Committee Chair: Annette Davis Christmas with Northside Neighbors Chairs: Steve Matthews (Chair) and Meg Shanley (Co-Chair)