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: David Funke
Clerk of Session: Cathie Reese
Treasurer: Bev Miller
Care Committee Chair: Jim Shaw
Commitment Committee Chair: Bill Donaldson
Communication Committee Chair: Bob Zoccola
Engagement Committee Chair: Ron Snow and Bill Pfadt
Formation Committee Chairs: Carl Snipes
Human Resources Committee Chair: Brent Eckhart
Mission Committee Chair: Carol Paik
Operations Committee Chair: Beverly Miller
Strategic Planning Committee Chair: David Funke
Worship Committee Chair: Janet Blank
Class of 2022
Janet Blank (Worship)
Bill Donaldson (Commitment)
Brent Eckhart (Personnel)
Edie Enright (Commitment)
David Funke (Strategic Planning)
Beverly Miller (Operations)
Carol Paik (Mission)
Jim Shaw (Care)
Carl Snipes (Formation)
Bob Zoccola (Communication)
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)
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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 Benevolence.
Congregational Committee Chair: Liz McCarter
Community Committee Chair: Eric Miller
Christmas with Northside Neighbors Chairs: John Yeo and Debbie Wacker