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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

     

    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: 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

    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)

    Class of 2021-2023

    • Annette Davis
    • Liz Eckert
    • Bill Ghormley
    • Ann Hyer
    • Bill Lewis
    • Jane Louiso
    • Tammy Masuccio
    • Kay Phelps
    • Dick Poppa
    • Anne Shane
    • Debbie Slack
    • Neal Steinbart
    • John R. Stewart
    • Sarah Wagner
    • Bill Willen
    • Rich Wynne

    Class of 2022-2024

    • Rob Baker
    • Hilary Barrett
    • Rick Barretto
    • Nancy Beasley
    • David Champa
    • Carolyn Fennimore
    • Adam Getts (youth)
    • Kris Hite
    • Valerie Kossman (youth)
    • Claire Liechty
    • Jordana Marcus
    • Steve Matthews
    • Sean Meenan
    • Gerry Roth
    • Mary Schwendener
    • Meg Shanley
    • Chuck Swisher
    • Peggy Sutphin
    • Lynn Wilson

    Class of 2025

    • Suzanne Baach
    • Katelyn Bray (Youth)
    • Annie Bretz
    • Cyndi Countryman
    • Frank Crossland
    • DiAnn Donahue
    • Allison Drook
    • George Elliott (Youth)
    • Andrew Hisey
    • Jennifer Kittle
    • Deb Lyons
    • Troy Medley
    • Lauren Rapp
    • Kevin Ratliff
    • Cathy VanNahmen
    • Drew Warner