Ruling Elders
Church Officers
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, 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 MalickCare Committee Chair: Tim Scher
Commitment Committee Chair: Jim Maggard
Communication Committee Chair: Paul Reis
Engagement Committee Chair: Bell Pfadt
Formation Committee Chairs: Wendy Drook
Human Resources Committee Chair: Charles Liles
Mission Committee Chair: Chris Carrel
Operations Committee Chair: Rebecca Malick
Strategic Planning Committee Chair: Alicia Buckley
Worship Committee Chair: Marcy Haboush
Class of 2023
- Alicia Buckley (Strategic Planning)
- Chris Carrel (Mission)
- Marcy Haboush (Worship)
- Charles Liles (Personnel)
- Jim Maggard (Commitment)
- Rebecca Malick (Operations)
- Wendy Drook (Formation) - filling incomplete term beginning January 2022
- Bill Pfadt (Engagement)
- Paul Reis (Communication)
- Tim Scher (Care)
Class of 2024
- Brent Benge (Operations)
- Teri Cochran (Engagement)
- Fred Emhardt (Mission)
- Marilyn Kuhn (Care)
- Don Palmer (Strategic Planning)
- Krissy Seufert (Human Resources)
- Jennifer Shirk (Communication)
- Sara Twining (Worship)
- Ted Vatnsdal (Formation)
- Bob Zachidny (Commitment)
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)
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Deacons